Learn more about studying Accounting (Post-Baccalaureate) as an international student.
What Kwantlen Polytechnic University says about their program:
The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting is designed for a student that has completed a bachelor's degree and has decided to further their education by pursuing the CPA accounting designation. The program will allow students to obtain the required accounting courses to then be accepted into the accounting professional program. The program aims to provide the skill sets identified by CPA Canada as critical to achieve competency as a CPA. The program will allow students to develop strong technical skills in financial reporting, management accounting, strategy and governance, audit and assurance, finance and taxation. It will also ensure the development of the required enabling competencies of the profession: professionalism, ethical behaviour, written and oral communication, leadership, and problem solving. Students can choose between two program options. The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting consists of fifteen courses (51 credits). The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting with Cooperative Education option consists of seventeen courses (61 credits) Note: This is a two-year program, though students can choose to complete the program in an accelerated form.
Please note: In addition to the general admission requirement, many programs will have specific program requirements.
Please note: In addition to the general admission requirements, postgraduate programs will have specific program requirements.
Overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band
88 or higher, with no sub-score less than 20
61 or higher
70 or higher with no sub-score less than 60
110
High School Courses
Undergraduate Courses
CAD$ 12,852 per year
CAD$ 12,852 per year
CAD$23,224 per year
CAD$ 21,382 per year
CAD$ 10,720 per year
CAD$ 21,382 per year
KPU Major Entrance Scholarships Students who applied for admission to KPU for the first time in the Spring or Fall semester are invited to apply for KPU Major entrance scholarships and donor-funded entrance awards. Entrance Award applicants will be short-listed and ranked by the Scholarships & Awards Selection Committee, based on the criteria of each award. Award payment is subject to admission and confirmation of enrolment (minimum 12 credits per semester) and final marks of eligible candidates, prior to the disbursement of the award. A minimum CGPA of 3.0 or greater is required for continuance purposes.
CAD$20,000
CAD$16,000
CAD$5,000
CAD$5,000
Donor-funded Entrance Awards
from CAD$1,000 to CAD$3,000
Only available for Fall. High school transcript including final Grade 11 marks and interim grades for English Studies 12 and all other academic Grade 12 courses, if available.
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,821 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,599 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $211 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $85 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $103 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $16 |
| Gym membership | $58 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.