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Diploma of Accounting and Computer Science

Trent University

  • Peterborough, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Two-year certificate combining accounting with programming and systems skills, Meeting CPA prerequisites.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Accounting and Computer Science
  • Solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: managerial accounting
  • Economics
  • Statistics.

Career outcomes

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
  • Financial Technology (FinTech) Professional
  • Business Analyst
  • Accounting/Financial Consultant
  • Internal Auditor

Curriculum

  • The 10.0-credit certificate runs four terms: 24 months from a fall start or 16 months from a winter start. Courses include financial and managerial accounting
  • Economics
  • Statistics
  • Financial management
  • Taxation
  • Auditing
  • Systems analysis and design
  • Professionalism and ethics in computing
  • and strategic management.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited university
  • No minimum average published
  • English proficiency proof unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Undergraduate degree from an accredited university (no minimum average published), Program prerequisites on each programme page.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport or identification document
  • Completed application form.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page and deadlines: Fall (September) 15 June
  2. Winter (January) 15 November ( Apply through OUAC or the International Direct Application
  3. Choosing the exact programme and campus. Changes later need a new paid application. Submit the documents listed in myTrent. Receive an offer and pay the 2
  4. 000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting. Apply to IRCC for a study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,238 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$47,686 CAD

Program details

CampusPeterborough
Faculty or schoolPostgraduate Certificates
DepartmentComputer Science and Information Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value10
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.