Diploma in Accounting Program

Professional accounting is a respected career path that offers stimulating work, generous compensation and numerous opportunities for growth and advancement. The post-baccalaureate UBC Sauder Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) bridges the gap for non-accounting degree graduates aspiring to earn a professional accounting designation, but lacking the prerequisite courses, to transition to a new career.

DAP offers all prerequisite courses required for entry into the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP). By combining the Diploma in Accounting with the knowledge gained through previous university studies, DAP graduates can create a leverageable career advantage.

Visit DAP or contact the DAP Office by email or phone at 604.822.8412.

Admission

Applicants to DAP are required to have completed a four-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall average of C+ or higher in the last two years of study, or its equivalent, through a recognized university program. Specific admission requirements may vary depending on the applicant’s degree-awarding institution’s grading system.

Applicants are also required to demonstrate English language proficiency, which can be achieved through one of the following options:

• A Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree from a recognized university in which English was the official language of instruction; OR
• An English language proficiency exam, either TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic. TOEFL: overall score of 90, reading and listening with 22 each, and writing and speaking with 21 each (Use University Institution Code 0517); IELTS: overall score of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0.

The DAP program admits applicants on the basis of merit. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. The program accepts new students three times a year, in January, May and September.

Diploma Requirements

The DAP curriculum consists of 15 courses, 45 credits in total, which cover the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to excel in a career in accounting and business. In addition, the program develops enabling competencies in critical thinking, analytical problem solving, communication, and technical skills necessary to be effective in an accounting role.

The program requires the equivalent of 16 months’ full-time study and offers classes in variety of delivery formats: in-person evenings and weekend classes, online, and blended which combines both in-person and online components. Working students have the flexibility to take the program part time and have up to 24 months to complete their courses.

Classes may be offered in a variety of delivery formats: in-person evenings and weekend classes, online, or blended which combines both in-person and online components.

Students can enrol in a maximum of 15 credits per winter term and 6 credits per summer term.

Required courses

Academic Regulations

Refer to Academic Regulations for program policies.