Ontario College Diploma | 4 semesters | Online
Prepare for career opportunities from the comfort of your own home. Take our general accounting stream to gain the skills and hands-on experience to obtain an entry-level accounting position. Following the first year of the common curriculum shared by all accounting and business students, you will be immersed in accounting principles and practices.
This program will be delivered online. It has been designed to accommodate students who want to continue their studies toward an undergraduate degree.
Program Highlights
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2 years – 4 semesters
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All courses delivered online
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Successful graduates can enter the 3rd year of Cambrian's Business Administration-Accounting program
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Admissions Requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
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Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
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Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)
Recommended:
- Computer competency in relevant software
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Program Delivery
2023-2024
This program will be delivered in the following terms:
Winter Term Start
- SEMESTER 1 Winter 2024
- SEMESTER 2 Spring 2024
- SEMESTER 3 Fall 2024
- SEMESTER 4 Winter 2025
Spring Term Start
- SEMESTER 1 Spring 2024
- SEMESTER 2 Fall 2024
- SEMESTER 3 Winter 2025
- SEMESTER 4 Spring 2025
2024-2025
As of the 2024-25 academic year, BUAO will no longer exist as an application code at OCAS. Students wishing to study online should apply for the online section of BUAP OCAS. Students admitted to this section will continue to study asynchronously.
For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule posted on our website.
Program of Study for 2024-25 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
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| ACC 1045 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1125 | Business Professionalism | 3 |
| BUS 1146 | Introduction to Business Management | 3 |
| BUS 1211 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| ECN 1101 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| ISP 3026 | Spreadsheets for Business | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ACC 1050 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1111 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| BUS 1153 | CSR and Ethics | 3 |
| BUS 1212 | Financial Mathematics | 3 |
| ECN 1202 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MKT 1204 | Foundations of Marketing | 3 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ACC 1028 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
| ACC 2321 | Introduction to Management Accounting | 4 |
| ACC 1060 | Accounting Applications | 3 |
| BUS 1233 | Statistics | 3 |
| BUS 2320 | Business Law | 3 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ACC 3502 | Introduction to Audit | 4 |
| ACC 1027 | Personal Taxation | 4 |
| ACC 1029 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4 |
| FIN 1016 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| IND 1011 | Indigenous Business and Economics | 3 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Total Credits | 83 | |
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Fees
Tuition and Ancillary Fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books & Supplies
The total cost of books in the program is approximately $1,000. Online students that live more than 100km away from Cambrian College, and are unable to report to campus for exams, may be expected to book exams in a proctored environment. Only proctors from Canadian educational institutions or Contact North sites will be approved. Online learners outside of Sudbury should research costs at their nearest educational institution or Contact North site as fees may vary. This is the best information available at the time of publishing to the website and is subject to change.
Graduate Options
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities as:
- Accounts payable/receivable clerks/analysts
- Small business accountants
- Tax return preparers
- Various other accounting, bookkeeping, and related office positions
College/University Degree Opportunities
Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education.
Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.