Penticton,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting in Kelowna Canada | Okanagan College
Okanagan College
|
Kelowna Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
16,960
(c. USD12,172.97)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The diploma curriculum offers learners comprehensive knowledge of business operations. Through classroom instruction, students acquire practical expertise to advance into key positions across accounting, marketing, operations, human resources, or administrative functions. The first year establishes core business fundamentals, with specialization options including Accounting, Financial Services, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, Management, and Marketing. Students may also choose the General Studies track to select diverse electives. Develop operational business knowledge and apply classroom learning to careers in accounting, finance, hospitality, tourism, management, HR, and marketing.
Modern accounting professionals serve as strategic solution providers. This career path presents diverse opportunities within today's dynamic business landscape. The program covers financial and managerial accounting, taxation, cost analysis, and auditing. Unlike most institutions, Okanagan College provides all required coursework for the CPA designation. Accounting graduates enjoy strong demand across manufacturing, service industries, public accounting firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
Students graduating from secondary school in or prior to 2012:
Principles of Mathematics 11, or an equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course,
Or a minimum grade of 70% in Introductory Mathematics 11,
Or a minimum grade of 60% in Applications of Mathematics 11.
Students entering Grade 10 in or after 2010 and/or completing the new mathematics curriculum:
A minimum of 60% in one of Pre-calculus Grade 11, Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 11, Workplace Mathematics 11,
Or the equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course.
English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.
Senior secondary students who enter the Business Administration diploma program with a minimum grade of 73% in Accounting 12 may receive credit for BUAD 111.
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants are at least 19 years of age and have been out of full-time senior secondary study for at least one year. Senior secondary graduation will be waived for mature applicants.
Mature applicants without Mathematics 11 can take the mathematics diagnostic test, administered by Okanagan College. A minimum score of 16/25 is required.
International Baccalaureate (IB) programs accepted.
Duolingo English Test - Overall score 105
IELTS - Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL - 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)
Students graduating from secondary school in or prior to 2012:
Principles of Mathematics 11, or an equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course,
Or a minimum grade of 70% in Introductory Mathematics 11,
Or a minimum grade of 60% in Applications of Mathematics 11.
Students entering Grade 10 in or after 2010 and/or completing the new mathematics curriculum:
A minimum of 60% in one of Pre-calculus Grade 11, Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 11, Workplace Mathematics 11,
Or the equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course.
English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.
Senior secondary students who enter the Business Administration diploma program with a minimum grade of 73% in Accounting 12 may receive credit for BUAD 111.
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants are at least 19 years of age and have been out of full-time senior secondary study for at least one year. Senior secondary graduation will be waived for mature applicants.
Mature applicants without Mathematics 11 can take the mathematics diagnostic test, administered by Okanagan College. A minimum score of 16/25 is required.
International Baccalaureate (IB) programs accepted.
Duolingo English Test - Overall score 105
IELTS - Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL - 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)
Tuition
CAD
16,960