Accounting and Payroll
Build practical skills in financial reporting, tax compliance, and payroll administration.
Credential
DIPLOMA
Duration
2 Years
Credits
60 Canadian CR
Campus Location
Ottawa, ON (Main)
Study Format
Full-Time & Co-op
Program Overview & Objectives
Build practical skills in financial reporting, tax compliance, and payroll administration.
Offered through the Department of Accounting and Business Law within the School of Business, this program provides students with direct access to Cannoga’s state-of-the-art academic resources, experiential learning laboratories, and comprehensive Admissions Services.
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Designed in collaboration with Canadian industry partners. View all Degree Programmes.
Hands-On Practicum & Co-op
Embedded terms providing direct workplace experience in Ottawa. See International Student Support.
Curriculum & Course Structure
Required core subjects, specialized courses, and capstone modules:
| Code | Area | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 1201 | Core | Business Foundations Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1202 | Core | Business Communications Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1203 | Core | Financial Accounting Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1204 | Core | Business Mathematics Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1205 | Core | Marketing Principles Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1206 | Core | Organizational Behaviour Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1207 | Core | Microeconomics for Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1208 | Core | Macroeconomics for Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1209 | Core | Business Law Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1210 | Core | Management Accounting Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2211 | Core | Human Resource Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2212 | Core | Operations Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2213 | Core | Business Analytics Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2214 | Core | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2215 | Core | Strategic Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2216 | Core | Digital Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2217 | Core | Supply Chain Management Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2218 | Core | Corporate Finance Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2219 | Core | International Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2220 | Core | Business Strategy Capstone Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
Career Prospects & Industry Pathways
Graduates of the Accounting and Payroll are equipped for high-demand roles across public and private sector organizations in Ontario and Canada. Learn more about Tuition & Financial Aid Options or connect with our Career Advisory Team.
Target Roles & Career Positions
Accountant, Payroll Administrator, Bookkeeper.
Average Starting Salary
$58,000 – $74,000 CAD
Graduate Employment Rate
94.2% within 6 Months
Work Permit Eligibility
Eligible (PGWP Pathway)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirement:
High School Diploma. Minimum average of 65% in required courses required.
Minimum Admission Grade:
65%
Language Proficiency:
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 80. See International Requirements.
Estimated Tuition (2026–2027)
Department Faculty
Lisa Chen
Program Coordinator
Noah Zhou
Assistant Professor
Sophia Phillips
Assistant Professor