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Accounting

No matter which undergraduate degree program you studied in, the Accounting postgraduate certificate is a great next step for students looking to gain in-demand practical skills in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.

Learn a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in accounting, finance, auditing, management, economics—to name a few—and take your career in the direction of your interests.

For more information about the required courses, please visit Trent's Academic Calendar and search for your postgraduate certificate.

Admission Requirements

The Postgraduate Certificate in Accounting is available to students who hold an undergraduate degree from any accredited university.

If you have any questions about Trent's Postgraduate Certificates, please contact discovertrent@trentu.ca.

Trent Graduate Offer

As a Trent grad, you 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 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.

For students who have accepted their offer of admission and have questions about registering in their courses or life at Trent, please email businesscertsptbo@trentu.ca.

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Trent Advantage

Complete this career-boosting professional certificate program as a complement to any undergraduate degree to tailor and boost your career path in accounting, finance or business.

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Peterborough
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Not available
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Level of Study
Undergraduate
Faculty
School of Business
Start Terms
Winter
Degree
Postgraduate Certificate
Time dedication
Full time
Area
Business, Economics & Finance
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Credential Type
Postgraduate Certificate
Program Website
https://www.trentu.ca/business/accounting
Prospect Id
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