Portage College

Business Administration Diploma - Accounting

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Program Information

School:Portage College
Faculty:Business
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Description:The Business Administration Diploma in Accounting provides the opportunity to concentrate on an in-demand field. The program provides a wide range of business skills with a focus on financial, managerial, and tax accounting. This gives you a wide range of knowledge and skills valued by the accounting profession. If you choose to further your education, this diploma gets you well on your way to obtaining an accounting designation. Whether you start your career immediately after convocation, or continue further training, there are plenty of opportunities if you make Accounting your career choice.

Our programs uniquely prepare students by allocating more instructional hours for the application of concepts that the big schools simply don't have time for. Our small class sizes, individual attention, and additional instructional hours, all contribute to student success and employability post-graduation. This program is currently being delivered exclusively online.
URL:Business Administration Diploma - Accounting at Portage College
Length:2 Year(s)
Careers:Managers in Other ServicesFacility Operation and Maintenance ManagersManagers in TransportationSee More...

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Mathematics 

Year 1: Certificate

Grade 12 or equivalent with:



  • English 30, 30-1, 30-2, or 33; and

  • Math 30 (Applied or Pure), 30-1, 30-2, or 33; or

  • Successful completion of basic skills tests (Nelson Denny and Business Math)


Year 2: Diploma

1st Year Business Administration Certificate, or individual course prerequisites must be met. Exceptions must be approved by the Program Dean.


Please see your Student Advisor for information about the above institution's individual entrance requirements. Not interested in a degree? As a graduate of the Accounting Diploma, you have all of the prerequisite courses required to enter into the Advanced Certificate in Accounting and Finance offered by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 04, 2022