BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
OVERVIEW
St. Lawrence College offers two programs in accounting as follows:
|
Program Name |
Program Length |
Credential |
|
Business Accounting |
2 Years |
Ontario College Diploma |
|
3 Years |
Ontario College Advanced Diploma |
The first two years in both programs are common. The Business Administration-Accounting (3 year) program offers students a more intensive background in financial accounting, corporate finance, cost accounting and taxation during the third year as well as a work placement in the final semester of the program.
Frequently Asked Questions:
*NOTE:
September - apply at www.ontariocolleges.ca K0259
November - You can start this program in November - code K0973OC. Applicants should apply at www.ontariocolleges.ca as a Business Fundamentals (0973OC) student. All students will start in this program and transition into the Business program area of their choice.
January - apply at www.ontariocolleges.ca - code K0259
PROGRAM DETAILS
Code0259
Start DateMay, January, September
CredentialOntario College Diploma
CampusKingston
Program Length2 Years
DeliveryFull-Time
Open for international students
*NOTE - for November, applicants should apply at OCAS as a Business Fundamentals student (K0973OC) and will transition into the Business program area of their choice.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
This program is comprised of the study of business fundamentals with a focus on accounting and finance, including financial and cost accounting, taxation, and accounting software applications. Students have the opportunity to pursue the payroll certification through the SLC Continuing Education Department.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
-
Semester 2: Electives
Choose one of the following: HUMA 53 or MARK 201
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | |
| January start | Winter (January - April) | Spring/Summer (April - August) | Fall (September - December) | Winter (January - April) |
| May start | Spring/Summer (April - August) | Fall (September - December) | Winter (January - April) | Spring/Summer (April - August) |
| September start | Fall (September - December) | Winter (January - April) | Fall (September - December) | Winter (January - April) |
If a student wants to pursue the 3-year diploma, they can seamlessly transfer into Y3 of studies after completing the first 4 semesters of this program.
2022-2023
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
REQUIREMENTS
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:
- Grade 12 English at the C, or U level
- Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level
For OSSD equivalency options, see Admission Requirements.
If you are missing prerequisite courses, enroll in the Career/College Prep program - free for Ontario residents who are 19 years or older.
Other Requirements
Computer Requirements
Please use a PC computer for your accounting program studies. The use of a Mac computer is not recommended since the accounting and tax software used in this program does not run on Macs.
FEES
2022-2023
OVERVIEW
St. Lawrence College offers two programs in accounting as follows:
|
Program Name |
Program Length |
Credential |
|
Business Accounting |
2 Years |
Ontario College Diploma |
|
3 Years |
Ontario College Advanced Diploma |
The first two years in both programs are common. The Business Administration-Accounting (3 year) program offers students a more intensive background in financial accounting, corporate finance, cost accounting and taxation during the third year as well as a work placement in the final semester of the program.
Frequently Asked Questions:
*NOTE:
September - apply at www.ontariocolleges.ca K0259
November - You can start this program in November - code K0973OC. Applicants should apply at www.ontariocolleges.ca as a Business Fundamentals (0973OC) student. All students will start in this program and transition into the Business program area of their choice.
January - apply at www.ontariocolleges.ca - code K0259
PROGRAM DETAILS
Code0259
Start DateMay, January, September
CredentialOntario College Diploma
CampusKingston
Program Length2 Years
DeliveryFull-Time
Open for international students
*NOTE - for November, applicants should apply at OCAS as a Business Fundamentals student (K0973OC) and will transition into the Business program area of their choice.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
This program is comprised of the study of business fundamentals with a focus on accounting and finance, including financial and cost accounting, taxation, and accounting software applications. Students have the opportunity to pursue the payroll certification through the SLC Continuing Education Department.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
-
Semester 2: Electives
Choose one of the following: HUMA 53 or MARK 201
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | |
| January start | Winter (January - April) | Spring/Summer (April - August) | Fall (September - December) | Winter (January - April) |
| May start | Spring/Summer (April - August) | Fall (September - December) | Winter (January - April) | Spring/Summer (April - August) |
| September start | Fall (September - December) | Winter (January - April) | Fall (September - December) | Winter (January - April) |
If a student wants to pursue the 3-year diploma, they can seamlessly transfer into Y3 of studies after completing the first 4 semesters of this program.
2022-2023
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
REQUIREMENTS
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:
- Grade 12 English at the C, or U level
- Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level
For OSSD equivalency options, see Admission Requirements.
If you are missing prerequisite courses, enroll in the Career/College Prep program - free for Ontario residents who are 19 years or older.
Other Requirements
Computer Requirements
Please use a PC computer for your accounting program studies. The use of a Mac computer is not recommended since the accounting and tax software used in this program does not run on Macs.
FEES
2022-2023
Canadian Students
Tuition
Program Fees
Ancillary Fees
Total
CAD
$2,721.36
$0.00
$1,452.52
$4,173.88
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters.
International Students
Tuition
Program Fees
Ancillary Fees
Total
CAD
$15,500.00
$0.00
$2,143.85
$17,643.85
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters.
