Accounting – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)

Program Overview

For students who want the best of both worlds, this joint Durham College and Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech) diploma-to-degree program will enable you to earn your diploma and degree in only four years. Learning from industry-connected professors, you will develop your knowledge of accounting using the latest tools and technology in order to gain the skills employers need. You will be exposed to QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 50 and Profile. You will also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office specialist certifications. Experience the best of both learning environments while on the journey to a career in accounting.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)

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Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
Year one international: $13,852 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Diploma-to-degree

Management/ Budgeting

Laptop Program

Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
January 2022	Open	Closed
September 2022	Open	Open
January 2023	Open

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Accounting administrator
Accounts payable/receivable clerk
Bank teller
Billing analyst
Bookkeeper/payroll clerk
Budget co-ordinator
Collections officer
Financial analyst
Junior accountant
Tax return preparation clerk

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Program Details

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.

Students can earn the following globally recognized certificates by taking Microsoft Office Specialist exams as part of their computer courses:

Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (COMP1209)
Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate (COMP1209)
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (COMP2209)
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert (if applicable currently will be offered in Accounting and Supply Chain programs)

Students who successfully pass all three exams can earn an extra certificate that recognizes their accomplishment with the Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019) certificate. DC students are provided access to Microsoft Office 365 through the college’s Microsoft Office account. See more details about this opportunity.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.

This program was created by Durham College and Ontario Tech for individuals who plan to take Ontario Tech’s Bachelor of Commerce degree program. The bridging courses required for admission to the degree program are embedded in the curriculum and if you achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in each semester of your Durham College courses and no grade below C in your Ontario Tech courses, you can apply directly to the third year of the degree program. This opportunity allows qualified candidates to major in Accounting at Ontario Tech however acceptance is based on Ontario Tech approval with higher marks required. In order to participate in this program, you are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and complete an application to Ontario Tech in the first semester. The Ontario Tech embedded courses are flexible and subject to change by Ontario Tech. Academic planning assistance will be offered to you by a student advisor representative.

As a student participating in this program, you will be registered at Durham College and at Ontario Tech. Ontario Tech offers classes in the evenings and the annual calendars including reading week are generally different. Students are expected to attend all classes that are scheduled. In addition the two institutions use different learning management systems.

For more information please visit the Accounting – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Frequently Asked Questions.

Please note: You will apply to the Accounting - Business transfer program at www.ontariocolleges.ca using the ACTU application code. Upon meeting the selection criteria, you may be eligible to complete your Bachelor of Commerce degree at Ontario Tech.

This program enables students to complete the Business - Accounting diploma at Durham College (DC) and Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Ontario Tech) in four years for qualifying students, and at less cost than a four-year degree program
This program provides students with the option of proceeding in second year with the college-only curriculum to complete the standard two-year Business - Accounting diploma, or proceeding to complete the two-year University Transfer, which will include five university credits
This unique pathway is available on a shared campus with exposure to college and university faculty, information and opportunities.

Program Learning Outcomes

Record financial transactions in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, publicly accountable enterprises and non-profit organizations.
Prepare and present financial statements, reports and other documents in compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for sole proprietorships, partnerships and private enterprises.
Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental management accounting concepts.
Prepare individuals’ income tax returns and basic tax planning in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
Analyze organizational structures, the interdependence of functional areas, and the impact those relationships can have on financial performance.
Analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technological advances and the environment on an organization’s operations.
Outline the elements of an organization’s internal control system and risk management.
Contribute to recurring decision-making by applying fundamental financial management concepts.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 mathematics (C or U)

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyCampus.

Semester 4

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2022-23 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Accounting administrator
Accounts payable/receivable clerk
Bank teller
Billing analyst
Bookkeeper/payroll clerk
Budget co-ordinator
Collections officer
Financial analyst
Junior accountant
Tax return preparation clerk

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Accounting firms
Accounting departments in any industry
Banks and finance companies
Insurance companies
Municipal, federal and provincial government
Professional firms
Small and large owner-managed businesses

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply into the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting major) if they meet the Ontario Tech requirements. This can lead to an opportunity to pursue a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation through the requirements set out by CPA Ontario and in partnership with Ontario Tech.

Graduates may also receive credit towards an Advanced Certificate in Accounting and Finance (ACAF) through CPA Ontario. The more technical course content required for the ACAF is offered in combination with Durham College’s Accounting – Business Administration advanced diploma program and online through CPA Ontario.

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Laptop Requirements

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

Laptop: Personal computer (PC). A Mac is not recommended – see notes below*
Operating System: Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only) and later
Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
Memory: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB preferred)
Hard Drive: 250 GB or larger (Solid State Drive (SSD) preferred)
Warranty: 3 years parts and labour (On-site preferred)
2 USB ports
Webcam
Microphone (headset preferred)

*Mac Computers

Some required software applications are not available for Mac.
Students who choose a Mac may need to purchase additional software to complete assessments and class exercises at their own cost.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only)
Microsoft Office 2019 or 365 (Students will be provided access to Microsoft Office 365 through the College’s Microsoft Office account)
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Acrobat Reader
Real Player
Windows Media Player
Adobe Flash Player and Browser Plug-in
K-Lite Codec Pack

Accounting – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Intakes and Availability

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Laptop Requirements

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Helpful Resources

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Financial Aid Information

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