Business Administration Post Graduate Diploma – Accounting

Business Administration Post Graduate Diploma – Accounting is a postgraduate (master's) course in finance & accounting at North Island College in Courtenay, Canada. It takes 2 years, with intakes in January (Winter).

North Island College is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$14,233 a year, about ₹9.5 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$28,466 (≈ ₹19.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

CA$28,465 international tuition for the whole programme, divided by 2; about CA$31,445 with student union, learner resource and health fees. Check the degree requirement with NIC

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Chartered accountant
• Chartered certified accountant
• Chartered management accountant
• External auditor
• Forensic accountant
• Tax adviser

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Deloitte
• PwC
• EY
• KPMG
• BDO
• Lloyds Banking Group
• RSM
• Forvis Mazars
• HSBC
• Accenture

General entry requirements at North Island College for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• The Post Graduate Diploma – Accounting is aimed at graduates; NIC's page did not list the exact degree requirement when we checked, so confirm it with the International team.
• A 3–4 year English-medium university degree exempts you from the English test.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PTE Academic 54; Duolingo 105; CAEL 60; waived with a 3–4 year English-medium degree.

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This course starts in: January (Winter).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree certificate and transcripts (post-graduate diploma)
• English test result from the last two years (Academic IELTS only; PTE Online not accepted)
• Criminal record check, immunisation form, first aid/CPR and FoodSafe (Health Care Assistant)

• International Entrance Award

  UG and PG

  Value: CA$1,000

  International applicants with an offer who meet all requirements, confirm their seat, pay deposits and stay in good standing in the first semester; until funds run out

  Official page

• English Proficiency Award

  UG and PG

  Value: CA$1,000 or CA$1,500

  IELTS 7.0 / PTE 65 / Duolingo 120 for CA$1,000; IELTS 7.5 / PTE 76 for CA$1,500; results must be sent with the application

  Official page

North Island College (NIC) is a public community college on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Its main campus is in the Comox Valley (Courtenay), with others in Campbell River, Port Alberni and Port Hardy. It serves more than 9,000 students and offers certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, two BBA degrees and a post-graduate diploma in accounting.

Indian students mostly look at NIC's business programmes, including the Business Administration Post Graduate Diploma – Accounting (CA$28,465 tuition for two years) and the Business Administration Diploma, which leads into Year 3 of the BBA. Credit courses cost CA$527.06 a credit in 2026/27, which is low for Canada. The Comox Valley is a small coastal community, so check part-time work and housing early.

Finance & Accounting courses at other universities in Canada

• Accounting (Advanced Diploma)Assiniboine College8 months full-time (60 credits); needs a 2-year diploma or degree and entry-level accounting · C$16,790 / year
• Master of Professional Accounting – International Student Pathway (MPAcc ISP)Brock University12 months full-time · C$53,604 / year
• Financial Analysis (Post-Degree Diploma)Douglas College1 year (30 credits) · C$19,875 / year
• Global Banking and Economics (Post-Degree Diploma)Douglas College1 year (30 credits) · C$19,875 / year
• MSc FinanceHEC Montréal45 credits, 16–24 months · C$25,966 / year
• MSc Financial EngineeringHEC Montréal45 credits, 16–24 months · C$25,966 / year

More courses at North Island College

• Business Administration Diploma (Management or Accounting)2 years · C$17,395 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration – Management4 years (diploma graduates can enter Year 3) · C$17,395 / year
• Criminology Diploma2 years · C$15,815 / year
• Instrumentation and Electrical Automation Technician Diploma2 years · C$16,615 / year
• Culinary Business Operations Diploma2 years · C$16,153 / year
• Health Care Assistant and Community Mental Health Worker – Special Cohort2 years · C$15,025 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. North Island College: Business Administration Post Graduate Diploma – Accounting (opens in a new tab)
2. North Island College: programmes for international students (opens in a new tab)
3. North Island College: international tuition and costs (opens in a new tab)
4. North Island College: 2026-2027 International Tuition and Fee Bylaw (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
5. North Island College: English requirements (opens in a new tab)