Accounting Management Diploma
Free Information sessions for this program are held throughout the year. For exact dates, times and locations of these information sessions, you can check on-line at http://www.douglascollege.ca/new-students/information-sessions or call the Registrar's Office at 604-527-5478.
There is a steady demand for accountants with professional qualifications. The Douglas College program provides the education and training needed to enter this field. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible for a Diploma in Accounting Management. This program matches the content and standards of various courses offered by professional accounting bodies including Certified General Accountants Association of BC, the Certified Management Accountants Society of BC and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC.
Successful completion of the diploma program can lead to exemptions up to a complete third year leading to the CGA, CA and CMA designations.
Students who are interested only in bookkeeping should consult the Office Administration section of this calendar.
Department Website
For an overview of this program, including faculty listings and frequently asked questions plus other resources, visit the departmental website.
Career/Further Educational Opportunities
A graduate of the two-year Accounting Management Diploma program is equipped for a junior management position in the accounting department of a small to medium-sized firm.
Such a position may lead to managing the following areas of the firm:
- general accounting
- financial management
- cost accounting
- accounting information systems
After graduation and while employed, a graduate may enrol in further studies with the Certified General Accountants Association, the Certified Management Accountants Society or the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Transfer to Professional Accounting Associations
Students planning to transfer to one of the professional accounting bodies such as the Certified General Accountants Association of BC, the Certified Management Accountants Society of BC, or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC, are advised to contact the receiving body to confirm current program equivalencies prior to registration in Douglas College courses.
University Transfer
Two-year block transfers have been arranged with the Open University (Bachelor of Administrative Studies), the University of Lethbridge (Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management), and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, (Bachelor of Business Administration). Certain conditions apply and students are encouraged to contact the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration for details. (Please consult the BC Transfer Guide.)
Transfer credit has also been arranged with Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria, the University of Northern British Columbia and the University of the Fraser Valley.
Location
First- and second-semester courses are offered at both the New Westminster and David Lam campuses. Third- and fourth-semester courses are generally offered only at New Westminster Campus.
Intake Dates/Application Deadlines
**Application deadlines may be extended.
Since this is an open enrolment program, students may begin classes in September, January and May. The
recommended deadline to apply for all open enrolment programs is three months prior to the intake
commencement. However, applications will continue to be accepted up to one month prior to the intake.
Official deadlines to apply for all intakes are one month prior to the intake commencement. To improve
your opportunities at registration, it is strongly advised that you apply as early as possible, but not
more than one year in advance of the intake. Students who apply after the recommended deadline may find
they cannot register in their desired course(s) because either the course is full or the student does not
have the necessary prerequisites for the course.
Admission Requirements
- Douglas College general admission requirements apply to this program.
- Students with work experience may also be considered.
- Given that both Principles of Mathematics 11 with a minimum grade of "C" and Academic English 12 with a minimum grade of "C" are prerequisites to many courses offered in the Accounting Management program, applicants should complete both prior to beginning the program.
Program Duration
The Accounting Management Program is a two-year program. In order to complete the program in four consecutive semesters (excluding the summer), it is necessary to begin in September. Many full-time students, however, choose to take longer to complete the program. This program may also be taken on a part-time basis.
Other Information
Co-operative Education Option Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for a Co-operative Education designation. Co-operative Education involves alternating full-time academic and work terms. Work experience obtained during Co-operative Education work placements may be applied toward the experiential requirement for the CGA and CMA designation.
Note: For information see Co-operative Education in this calendar, or contact the Co-operative Education office at 604-527-5100.
Credentials
Accounting Management Diploma
Program Content
Semester I
| Course | Title | Credits |
| ACCT 1110* | Principles of Accounting I or | |
| ACCT 1235 | Principles of Accounting I and II | 3 |
| BUSN 1320 | Business Law I | 3 |
| BUSN 1330 or FINC 1231 |
Business Mathematics or Commercial and Financial Math |
3 |
| CSIS 1110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CMNS 1115 | Practical Writing | 3 |
| 15 |
Semester II
| ACCT 1210* | Principles of Accounting II or | |
| ACCT 1235 | Principles of Accounting I and II | 3 |
| ACCT 1222 | Computer Applications for Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN 1210 | Management Essentials | 3 |
| BUSN 2429 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| CSIS 2200 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| 15 |
Semester III
| ACCT 2310 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 2320 | Introductory Management Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN 3350 | Human Resource Management or | |
| BUSN 2420** | Business Law II | 3 |
| ECON 1150 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| FINC 2340 | Fundamentals of Financial Management | 3 |
| 15 |
Semester IV
| ACCT 2410 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 2420 | Intermediate Management Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN 2275 | Business Strategy and Simulation | 3 |
| ECON 1250 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MARK 1120 | Introductory Marketing | 3 |
| 15 |
*ACCT 1235, Principles of Accounting I & II, can be taken instead of ACCT 1110 and 1210. Please note that ACCT 1235 is an intensive 3-credit course with a prerequisite of English 12 and Math 12 both with a grade of "B" or better. Another 3-credit course from ACCT, BUSN, CSIS, ECON, FINC or MARK must be taken to meet the 60-credit requirement of the program.
*(see related programs)
** Students planning on continuing into the Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Degree Program should note that BUSN 2420 is required.