Business Administration - Accounting - 364

Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Three years
OSAP Checkmark OSAP Eligible
Develop accounting skills in advanced financial accounting, management control, corporate taxation and audit.

Program Highlights

  • Graduates are well-prepared to serve in a wide range of responsible positions up to and including mid-management levels in business and industry.
  • Prime employment opportunities include service with accounting firms and industry, in the cost and financial accounting areas of business.
  • The program offers transferability options to degree granting institutions where students can work toward their Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
  • Learn from faculty with professional designations including members of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario who bring their real-life experiences to the classroom
  • Opportunities to work on client projects that are focused on budgeting and cost management.

What you'll learn

  • Students will gain theoretical training and practical experience in accounting procedures and systems to prepare students for careers in accounting.  
  • An introduction to business management techniques such as strategic planning, project management and professional ethics.
  • A focus on different software needed in industry such as Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks, and tax software.

Program Length

3 academic years (periods of 8 months)

Fast Track - allows students to complete a three-year Advanced Diploma program in 6 semesters. Students will start in January and be in school for six semesters: Winter, Spring/Summer, Fall, Winter, Fall and Winter. Students will not be off during the first summer.

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Admission

Domestic and International student admission requirements

  • OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
    • Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
    • Grade 11 Mathematics, C, M or U level or equivalent (M or U level recommended)

Language Requirements for Applicants with English as a Second Language

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Options are available for mature applicants.

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Tuition and Fees

2024 - 2025 Domestic Tuition and Fees

DescriptionSemester 1Semester 2
Compulsory Ancillary Fees$881.96$785.16
Co-op FeesN/AN/A
Compulsory Program Fees$0.00$0.00
Domestic Tuition$1,354.04$1,354.04
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester$2,236.00$2,139.20
Total 1st Year Fees$4,375.20

Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.

2024 - 2025 International Tuition and Fees

DescriptionSemester 1Semester 2
Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee$8,525.00$8,525.00
Co-op FeesN/AN/A
Program Compulsory Fees$0.00$0.00
International Tax Recovery$450.00$375.00
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester$8,975.00$8,900.00
Total 1st Year Fees $17,875.00

If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.

Additional Information

Financial Assistance

When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career. 

As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

Available Financial Assistance Resources:

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By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.

Financial Literacy and Money Coaching:

Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mo' Money is committed to helping our students improve their money skills and become more confident with their money.

Course Overview & Descriptions

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Experiential Learning

How you’ll gain skills

To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning. 

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.

In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options

  • Audit Associate
  • Junior Accountant
  • Tax Technician
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payable Supervisor
  • Financial Analyst

Where you could work includes:

  • Public, private, Not-for- Profit or small business

Educational Pathways

Earn a certification:

Students can obtain transfer credits towards the AFOA Indigenous Financial Management Certificate.  This is the first step towards the CAFM, Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager Designation. Learn more information about the AFOA Indigenous Financial Management Certificate.

 

If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
 

Common core

For the "Transfer From" programs listed below, there is a common first semester, whereupon upon successful completion of the first semester you may be eligible to enter Semester 2 of Business Administration - Accounting - 364. 

When transferring from Business Accounting (316-356) into Business Administration - Accounting (364), you enter semester 5. 

If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.

Transfer from

You can transfer to the Business Administration - Accounting - 364 from the following programs:

Insurance

Campus
Fennell Campus (FF)
Credential
Ontario College Diploma

Receiving Program

Transfer to

You can transfer from the Business Administration - Accounting - 364 to the following programs:

Credit transfer agreements have been arranged to make it easier for students to move from Mohawk to another institution.

Transfer From Business Administration - Accounting To

Brock University

Program Name
See below for Business Administration - Accounting pathways
Opportunity Details

Bachelor of Accounting

Location

1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St.Catharines ON L2S 3A1
Canada

Fanshawe College

Program Name
See below for Business Administration - Accounting pathways
Opportunity Details

Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting (Degree)

Location

1001 Fanshawe College Blvd
London ON N5Y 5R6
Canada

Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.

Mohawk College makes no warranty or endorsement of material contained within links to external websites, nor does the College assume any responsibility for the linked website or its contents.

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