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Diploma of Business Administration Accounting stream
- Montreal, Canada
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Three-year career programme preparing students for accounting and finance roles.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to the length of the programme (8 months to under 2 years); 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 5 for college/non-university, CLB/NCLC 7 for university programmes; field of study must be on the eligible CIP list if the study permit was applied for on or after 2024-11-01; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
Career outcomes
- Accounting technician
- Junior bookkeeper
- Billing and collection clerk
- Junior financial analyst
- Tax associate
- Payroll assistant
Curriculum
- Three-year career diploma (410.G0)
- Accounting stream. Students learn core business principles with accounting topics such as data analysis
- Cost accounting and taxation
- Practise through case studies
- Simulations and an annual tax clinic
- And complete a four-week internship. Exchange options exist in France
- Belgium and Namibia.
Entry requirements
Academic
- College-wide DES or Quebec Diploma of Vocational Education or equivalent; no math prerequisites.
Accepted academic background
Quebec Secondary School Diploma (DES) or recognised equivalent plus programme prerequisites (e.g. Nursing: Chemistry 504, Science, Spoken French), Applicant must already hold valid status in Canada
Language tests
- French B2 (TCF tout public
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Academic Transcripts
- International Credential Evaluation If Applicable
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and Round 1 deadlines: 1 March for fall
- 1 November for winter (https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/application-process). Apply online on SRAM
- one programme at a time; since Winter 2025 only applicants who already hold valid status in Canada are admitted
- the international application fee is not published. Provide foreign transcripts evaluated by SRAM or the Quebec government and a French B2 test (TCF tout public
- DELF B2
- DALF
- TEF or Bright). Add any programme extras: letter of intent
- interview or audition. Read the decision on SRAM and the admission letter on Omnivox
- then confirm acceptance as instructed. Get the CAQ and a study permit (allow 4-6 months) and the Vanier-billed GreenShield insurance; fieldwork programmes need a co-op work permit. Register on Omnivox and take the English placement test.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,530 - $23,860 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Saint-Laurent |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Career programmes |
| Department | Business technologies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to the length of the programme (8 months to under 2 years); 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 5 for college/non-university, CLB/NCLC 7 for university programmes; field of study must be on the eligible CIP list if the study permit was applied for on or after 2024-11-01; apply within 180 days of completion) |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
108 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $15,530 - $23,860 CAD per year. The estimated living cost is $24,617 CAD.
Accepted language tests: French B2 (TCF tout public.

