UBC Diploma in Accounting Program

Curriculum

Your Path to Success

The UBC Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) consists of 7 foundation and 8 senior level courses which together lay the theoretical and practical underpinning for a career in accounting and business. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, and strategic communication tools required to succeed in today's business world. All 15 required UBC DAP courses qualify for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).

UBC DAP courses are offered year-round, enabling you to take a maximum of 5 courses in both September and January winter terms and up to 3 courses in both May and July summer terms. Enjoy the flexibility of completing the UBC DAP program in 16 months of full-time study, or more gradually over 24 months on a part-time basis while continuing to work full-time or part-time. You are welcome to apply and take select courses on an as-needed basis if you are not interested in completing the UBC Diploma in Accounting credential (Dip Acc).

Classes are held primarily on weeknights, with flexibility to select from In-person classes at the UBC Point Grey campus and/or Hybrid classes held primarily online, with final exams held in-person at the UBC Point Grey campus.

View the UBC DAP-CPABC Transfer Credit Guide

UBC DAP Prep Course

UBC DAP has designed a free self-paced online Prep course that provides you with a comprehensive review of the required foundational knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the program. This course must be completed by all students prior to starting the program.

Foundation Courses

Courses	Credits
BUSI 291 - Application of Statistics in Business	3
BUSI 293 - Introductory Financial Accounting	3
BUSI 294 - Introductory Management Accounting Prerequisite - BUSI 293 (Students with a strong quantitative background can opt to complete BUSI 293 as a corequisite to BUSI 294)	3
BUSI 295 - Business Economics	3
BUSI 335 - Information Systems	3
BUSI 370 - Business Finance Prerequisite - BUSI 293	3
BUSI 393 - Introduction to Business Law	3

Courses Eligible for Exemptions

If you have completed courses of equivalent content and rigour to any of UBC DAP’s 7 foundation courses at a recognized Canadian or American university or college, you are welcome to request exemption(s) when you submit your application.

Senior Courses

Courses	Credits
BUSI 353 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I Prerequisite - BUSI 293	3
BUSI 354 - Cost Accounting Prerequisites - BUSI 293, BUSI 294 & BUSI 370	3
BUSI 355 - Introduction to Income Tax Prerequisite - BUSI 293	3
BUSI 414 - Data Visualization and Business Analytics Prerequisites - BUSI 291 & BUSI 335	3
BUSI 450 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II Prerequisite - BUSI 353 & BUSI 370 (Students who demonstrate a strong academic performance can opt to complete BUSI 353 as a corequisite to BUSI 450)	3
BUSI 453 - Advanced Financial Accounting Prerequisites - BUSI 353 & BUSI 450 (Students who demonstrate a strong academic performance can opt to complete BUSI 450 as a corequisite to BUSI 453)	3
BUSI 455 - Principles of Auditing Prerequisites - BUSI 353 & BUSI 450	3
BUSI 493 - Strategic Management in Business Prerequisites - BUSI 291, BUSI 293, BUSI 294, BUSI 295, BUSI 335, BUSI 353, BUSI 370, BUSI 393 & BUSI 450	3

Program Pathway

The following guided pathway outlines the course sequence required to fast track the program to complete within 16 months.

Classes are generally scheduled as follows:

September and January

Classes are 12 weeks in length and meet once a week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 pm.

May and July

Majority of classes are 6 weeks in length and meet twice a week, either on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
Some hybrid classes offered are 12 weeks in length (May to August).