Postgraduate Certificate
Accounting & Computer Science
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- Peterborough
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- Fall Winter
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- 2 years (consecutive or non-consecutive terms)
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- PGWP Eligible: Yes (3 years)
At a glance:
- Credential Postgraduate Certificate
- Campus Peterborough
- Program is Offered Fall, Winter
- Study Options Part time*/Full time
- *Part-time study with fall or winter entry is available to domestic students only.
- Length 2 years (consecutive or non-consecutive terms)
- PGWP Eligible Yes (3 years)
- CIP Code 30.1601
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The Trent Advantage
Build technical and analytical expertise for data-driven careers in accounting and finance and graduate ready to enroll in the CPA Professional Education Program.
Advance your career after completing your undergraduate degree with this postgraduate certificate (PGC) combining financial expertise and technical proficiency. Learn to navigate complex accounting challenges while developing practical skills in programming and systems integration. Upon graduation, you will have completed all prerequisite courses to apply for the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) and pursue your CPA designation.
- Gain expertise in financial analysis, reporting, auditing, and Canadian accounting standards.
- Develop proficiency in various programming languages, enterprise systems, data management, and forecasting.
- International students will graduate eligible to pursue a three-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
Course Requirements & Registration
Required Courses By Term
This certificate program consists of the following 10.0 credits and can be completed in four consecutive terms.
Term 1
- ADMN 1221H: Financial Accounting
- ECON 1010H: Micro-Economics
- ECON 1020H: Macro-Economics
- ECON 2200H: Introduction to Statistics
- COIS 1620H: Information Systems
Term 2
- ADMN 2221H: Managerial Accounting
- ADMN 3200H: Financial Management
- ADMN 3221H: Intermediate Financial Accounting
- ADMN 3250H: Legal Environment of Business
- ADMN 2620H: Systems Analysis & Design
Term 3
- ADMN 3710H: Taxation - Individual
- ADMN 3321H: Intermediate Financial Accounting II
- ADMN 4301H: Auditing
- ADMN 3121H: Intermediate Management Accounting
- COIS 2520H: Professionalism & Ethics in Computing
Term 4
- ADMN 4300H: Financial Management II
- ADMN 4710H: Taxation - Corporate
- ADMN 4302H: Advanced Management Accounting
- ADMN 4303H: Advanced Financial Accounting
- ADMN 3032H: Strategic Management
This postgraduate certificate is completed over 24 months in four non-consecutive terms if you start in the fall term, or over 16 months in four consecutive terms if you start in the winter term.
Fall Entry
| Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | Break From Studies | Study Term 3 | Study Term 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Winter | Summer | Fall | Winter |
Winter Entry
| Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | Study Term 3 | Study Term 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Summer | Fall | Winter |
PGC course descriptions can be found in the Academic Calendar. Course scheduling information can be found on the Undergraduate Academic Timetable.
Full-time PGC students must follow this sequence of courses by term to complete the program within four terms.
Part-time students should begin with Term 1 courses and follow the sequence as closely as possible, subject to course availability. Part-time students should email businesscertsptbo@trentu.ca for guidance on course selection.
Any student who follows an alternative course sequence may need to extend their studies to complete program requirements.
Admissions
This postgraduate certificate is available to students who hold an undergraduate degree, not in accounting, from any accredited university.
If you have any questions about applying to this postgraduate certificate, please contact discovertrent@trentu.ca.
Career Paths
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
- Financial Technology (FinTech) Professional
- Business Analyst
- Accounting/Financial Consultant
- Internal Auditor
Contact
If you have accepted an offer of admission to this postgraduate certificate program and have questions, please email businesscertsptbo@trentu.ca.
Important Information for Graduating Students
A minimum cumulative average of 60% is required to graduate from this postgraduate certificate program.
If you are entering your final term of the program and expect to complete all course requirements, you must apply to graduate. Once you’ve registered for your final courses, submit the Application to Graduate form found in myTrent under Academics > Self Service > Graduation Overview.
The deadlines to apply to graduate can be found on the Important Dates & Deadlines page. Visit the Convocation website for information about convocation ceremonies.
Trent Graduate Offer
New Trent grads qualify for direct admission to a postgraduate certificate program, and we will waive the application fee. To apply, simply send an email from your Trent University account to admissions@trentu.ca confirming which postgraduate certificate you wish to apply for, and the start term.
Students who hold an undergraduate degree from Trent University in a subject other than business administration may have a maximum of 1.0 credit (two 0.5-credit courses) from their degree applied to their postgraduate certificate program. Students entering additional postgraduate certificate programs may count a maximum of 1.0 credit (two 0.5-credit courses) toward the additional postgraduate certificate program.
Students who hold an undergraduate degree in Business Administration (single-major B.B.A. or joint-major B.A./B.Sc.) from Trent University may have a maximum of 3.5 credits (ADMN 1221H, 2221H, 3200H, 3032H, ECON 1010H, 1020H, and 2200H) from their degree applied to the postgraduate certificate program.
PGC Information for International Students
Most Trent PGCs align with the Government of Canada’s field of study requirements based on Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes. After completing an eligible in-person PGC that aligns with a CIP code, you may apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Trent’s eligible one-year PGC programs qualify graduates for up to one year of PGWP eligibility, while eligible two-year PGC programs qualify graduates for up to three years of PGWP eligibility.
This two-year PGC program qualifies graduates for up to three years of PGWP eligibility.
Visit the Trent International website to learn more about Working in Canada as an International Student and PGWPs.
International students looking to pursue a CPA designation after graduating are encouraged to familiarize themselves with CPA Ontario’s process for evaluating applicant undergraduate degree(s). More information can be found on the CPA Ontario website.