Okanagan University College

What you'll study

The curriculum covers practical accounting competencies including processing, analysing and reporting accounting data, business law, management, and use of financial formulas and Excel. The program outline lists specific courses across three semesters:

• Semester 1: BUAD 208 Canadian Income Tax I; BUAD 209 Business Law; BUAD 263 Intermediate Accounting I; BUAD 255 Financial Decision Making and Analysis; BUAD 252 Organizational Dynamics and People Practices.
• Semester 2: BUAD 273 Intermediate Accounting II; BUAD 352 Data Analytics in Accounting; BUAD 340 Strategic Management I; BUAD 363 Audit Planning; BUAD 365 Cost Accounting.
• Semester 3: BUAD 369 Canadian Income Tax II; BUAD 462 Advanced Financial Accounting; BUAD 466 Advanced Managerial Accounting; BUAD 463 Internal Control & Auditing; BUAD 467 Accounting Capstone.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a recognized bachelor degree and satisfy the prerequisite accounting coursework: completion of BUAD 130, or BUAD 111 and BUAD 121, or an equivalent with at least 60%. English 12 (or approved alternative) with 50% is required. A math prerequisite of 50% in specified Grade 11 or adult basic education math courses is required. International applicants are strongly recommended to obtain a WES evaluation. A personal laptop meeting program specifications is required.

Career prospects

The program prepares graduates with job‑ready accounting skills and the accounting major prerequisites for entry into the Chartered Professional Accountants Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). Coursework in taxation, audit, advanced financial and managerial accounting, internal control and data analytics supports roles in accounting, auditing, tax and financial reporting; students remain responsible for confirming that their grades meet CPA requirements.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Total program costs are published for domestic and international students and include mandatory fees; domestic total listed is $12,284 and international total listed is $50,950. The institution provides information on financial aid and awards and notes that students should check whether the program is student loan eligible. All amounts are approximate and subject to change.