Diploma in Accounting Program

About this programme

Professional accounting is a respected career path that offers stimulating work, generous compensation and numerous opportunities for growth and advancement. The post-baccalaureate UBC Sauder Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) bridges the gap for non-accounting degree graduates aspiring to earn a professional accounting designation, but lacking the prerequisite courses, to transition to a new career. DAP offers all prerequisite courses required for entry into the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP). By combining the Diploma in Accounting with the knowledge gained through previous university studies, DAP graduates can create a leverageable career advantage. Applicants to DAP are required to have completed a four-year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall average of C+ or higher in the last two years of study, or its equivalent, through a recognized university program. Specific admission requirements may vary depending on the applicant’s degree-awarding institution’s grading system. Applicants are also required to demonstrate English language proficiency, which can be achieved through one of the following options: The DAP program admits applicants on the basis of merit. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. The program accepts new students two times a year, in January and September. The DAP curriculum consists of 15 courses, 45 credits in total, which cover the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required to excel in a career in accounting and business. In addition, the