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Diploma in Accounting

Description

"McMaster University's accounting programs can be tailored to meet your needs and help you reach your goals. The programs are designed for anyone wishing to pursue a career in managerial or financial accounting. You are eligible for our programs:

•    If you have a degree
•    If you don't have a degree
•    If you have accounting or finance experience in the workforce
•    If you are looking to enter the accounting or finance field
•    If you are interested in pursuing a professional designation
•    If you are interested in changing careers

Why Choose McMaster's Accounting Program?

Both the Diploma in Accounting and the Certificate in Advanced Accounting were designed in collaboration with McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business and other industry experts.

In this program you will learn to:
•    Demonstrate awareness of ethical practices and professional standards for the accounting profession
•    Demonstrate awareness of organizational structure and the role of accounting practices within an organization
•    Use effective communication strategies
•    Research, calculate, analyze and evaluate accounting information appropriate to financial contexts
•    Propose creative and critical options and solutions that align with accounting practices
•    Recognize the impact of current economic, political and professional rules and regulations on accounting practices
•    Develop knowledge and skills applicable to accounting professional designations
 
No application required. Students should enrol at least three weeks before classes begin. 
 
Admission Requirements:
 
"This program is an open enrolment program. There is no application required. To enrol in a course or the program, simply register online. Students should register at least three weeks before classes begin. Courses can be taken as part of a program or individually.

To be admitted to the CCE programs, students must have:
•    an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent;
•    be a mature student as defined in the Undergraduate Calendar of McMaster University; or,
•    be deemed an exceptional case.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must meet the University’s English language proficiency requirements."
 
Diploma in Accounting Requirements

Academic Credit – 33 Units
 
The McMaster Accounting Diploma program is divided into three areas: core, specialist and basic.
 
To qualify for the diploma, students must complete five (5) core courses and any six (6) specialist courses. Students who do not have post-secondary education must also complete Effective Communication and Organizational Behaviour in order to qualify for the Diploma. Students pursuing an external designation may take any number of basic courses to satisfy their external program requirements.
 
 A passing grade on the final examination is required in order to pass the course.
* New students are encouraged to contact the Centre for Continuing Education for academic counselling and a program study plan. Finance and accounting courses are offered at our Hamilton campus and online.
 
I. Required Core Courses
  • ACC 925 Introductory Financial Accounting 
  • ACC 928 Introductory Management Accounting 
  • ACC 926 Intermediate Financial Accounting I 
  • ACC 927 Intermediate Financial Accounting II 
  • ACC 929 Intermediate Management Accounting 
II. Specialist Courses (Complete any 6)
  • ACC 934 Advanced Financial Accounting 
  • ACC 930 Advanced Management Accounting 
  • ACC 931 Auditing 
  • ACC 933 Financial Management 
  • ACC 932 Management Information Systems
  • ACC 937 Taxation I 
  • ACC 938 Taxation II 
III. Basic  Courses (Optional)
  • ACC 830 Basic Bookkeeping 
  • BUS 825 Business Foundations 
  • BUS 436 Business Law 
  • ACC 855 Business Statistics 
  • BUS 852 Business Strategy 
  • ACC 818 Economics 
  • ACC 920 Effective Communication
  • HRM 821 Organizational Behaviour
  • ACC 829 Preparatory Mathematics  
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
 

 

Overview

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  • Institution: McMaster University
  • Program type: Diploma
  • Language: English
  • Program Code: ACCTDIPL
  • Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance

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Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.