Program Overview
The Accounting at York University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Business & Management over 7 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Accounting programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 7 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 16,399 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 6,392 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Accounting programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- launching a career in finance or accounting
- seeking the Chartered Professional Accountant designation
- in the new or early stages of their career and want to enhance and validate their accounting acumen
- in the early or mid-stages of their career and need to add a post-secondary accounting credential to support their plans for career growth
- international students seeking a Canadian accounting credential from a respected institution
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Graduates of the Certificate in Accounting will have fulfilled the entry requirements for Economics (Micro & Macro), Statistics, and Business Law toward the Schulich School of Business Diploma in Intermediate Accounting, provided they meet additional requirements.
To be admitted to the Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting, applicants must have:
- a baccalaureate degree with a minimum of a C/60% average or a Canadian college diploma with a B/70% average (or equivalent)
- official transcripts (International students: please provide original English translated copy of university degree and transcripts)
- completed online application form
- proof of language proficiency (International students only)
Language Proficiency
- An IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) is required to be admitted in this program.
- All international students in the full-time program will be required to successfully complete the Canadian Academic and Business English and Mastering Canadian Business pre-requisites, that are included in the international full-time tuition. These courses are designed to ensure you have the linguistic and cultural background you need to be successful in the Certificate program.
- If your IELTS score is 6.0, we have designed a special program which includes registration in an English Language Academic Program level 6 offering before attending the Academic & Business English and Mastering Canadian Business Courses at a discounted tuition.
- If your IELTS score is less than 6.0, please contact us. English language preparation courses are available with savings offered if purchased as a package.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 16,399 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 6,392 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 16,399 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 6,392 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact York University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About York University
York University
York, United States
York University is a major public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It’s one of Canada’s largest universities and known for its diverse student body, wide range of academic...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-12
- Language English
- Duration 7 months