Advanced Diploma [Business Administration - Accounting] From Conestoga College

Business Administration - Accounting is one of five business administration programs at Conestoga College. Students in this advanced diploma program acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in an intermediate-level accounting position, along with the fundamentals necessary for advancement to managerial positions. Advanced financial accounting, managerial skills, cost-accounting systems and controls, computerized accounting and income tax knowledge are emphasized. Students learn computer skills in up-to-date labs, gaining familiarity with current versions of accounting software and other business software.

Confederation College’s Business Administration – Accounting three-year diploma program takes it a step further from the two-year Business Accounting diploma. As with the two-year program, you’ll learn the basics of accounting principles and finance along with advanced courses in the third year including auditing, project management and case analysis. Your last semester will be dedicated to a work placement so that you get real-world experience that will give you an even bigger advantage on the job market.

Start here to acquire core business skills and knowledge. You can then choose to go on to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce in as little as one to two years in the United States, Australia, Ireland, or right here in Peterborough.

Core fundamentals are augmented through applied project-based learning. Learn the “how-to” of business functions including finance and accounting, human resources management, operations management, logistics, marketing, sales, international trade, international business, economics, law and more. Graduate with the skills and knowledge that lead to employment.

Understand the global issues that inform decision making in today’s business environment. Be part of the international sustainability evolution driven by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status 
• Grade 12 compulsory English, C (min 60%) or U (min 50%) or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251) (min 60%) , or equivalent
• Grade 12 Mathematics, C (min 60%) or U (min 50%) or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics (MATH1375) min 60%

• A high school/senior secondary diploma
• English Proficiency
• Grade 11 College Preparation Mathematics

• OSSD including Gr 12 C English and Gr 11 C Math