Get the Skills for a Rewarding Accounting Career
31-Week Professional Accounting & Bookkeeping Training On Campus or Online in BC
As an accounting finance professional, you’ll work closely with business owners and managers to develop and maintain a healthy financial framework. You’ll provide needed assistance and support in a challenging and stimulating work environment.
If you’re organized, enjoy helping others and are looking to get established in a steady, professional career in a short time, then pursuing a Business Finance Management program could be a great fit for you.
- Oct 13thBusiness Finance Management - Tuesday - Friday: Business Finance Management - Tuesday - Friday Discovery Community College - Online As an accounting finance professional, you'll work closely with business owners and managers to develop and maintain a healthy financial framework. You'll provide needed assistance and support in a challenging and stimulating work environment.https://discoverycommunitycollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/business-hero.jpgDiscovery Community College
The best way to see if Discovery Community College is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself. You can tour our facilities, get all your questions answered, and meet with both learners and instructors. Schedule a Tour Now or Get more info.
Why Upskilling is Essential in Today’s Job Market
Like many Canadians, you may be concerned about the rising cost of living and the need to find ways to increase your income potential. If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, training to obtain new qualifications could be a great solution.
Discovery Community College is dedicated to offering convenient, supportive, and affordable career training. With a range of funding options available, there has never been a better time to invest in upskilling. Contact us today to learn how we can help you get ahead in today’s job market.
Business Finance Management
31-Week Diploma
- Expected Job Openings in BC (2022-2032): 9,600**
- Occupations include Bookkeeper, Tax and Payroll Administrator
**
https://www.workbc.ca/career-profiles/accounting-and-related-clerks visited on March 20, 2026.- Office Skills (20 hours)
- Essential Business & Accounting Skills (240 hours)
- Human Relations Management (28 hours)
- Accounting Management (20 hours)
- Business Communications (40 hours)
- Excel for Accounting (8 hours)
- Manual Bookkeeping (120 hours)
- Manual Payroll (24 hours)
- Certified Digital Accounting (240 hours)
- Sage 50 Accounting (100 hours)
- Sage 50 Accounting Certification (20 hours)
- Striven – Small Business Software (44 hours)
- QuickBooks Online (60 hours)
- QuickBooks Online Certification (16 hours)
- Employability Skills and Work Experience Preparation 20 hours
- Work Experience – Practicum 100 hours
Business Finance Management Program
Business Finance Management Curriculum Guide
As a ready-to-work graduate of this program, you will be able to:
- Oversee the accounting and finance requirements of any organization
- Manage business administration tasks required to efficiently run business operations
- Use various accounting software to manage financial transactions, reporting and payroll requirements
- Develop strong communication skills for internal human resources and external entrepreneurial activities where financials may influence.
Upon completion of the program, learners are prepared to work in a variety of settings, including retail, non-profit, government or even start their own accounting bookkeeping business.
Locations:
Class Delivery: On campus, blended online and on campus and 100% online classes offered, along with practicum placements in your local community.
Discovery Community College programs are not eligible for Post Graduate Work Permits (PGWPs).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the following requirements prior to acceptance into the program.
- Grade 12 graduation from BC secondary school or equivalent*, or equivalent* from another school system, or be a mature applicant (19 years of age on the first day of class).
- Satisfy one of the following language proficiency requirements:
- Completion of three years of full-time secondary (grades 8-12), or two years if the grades are 10, 11, 12, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages**.
- This may be demonstrated by providing a high school transcript, completion of a BC Adult Graduation program, or providing international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, or IQAS.
- Completion of two years of full-time post-secondary education, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages** (includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, IQAS).
- Language development courses (i.e., ELL courses) cannot be included in this calculation.
- Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.
- Completion of three years of full-time secondary (grades 8-12), or two years if the grades are 10, 11, 12, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages**.
Mature student applicants.
- If the applicant is 19 years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who cannot access their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as described above, then:
- Provide attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages, and
- Complete an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation Reading, Writing, WritePlacer) with these minimum scores:
- Reading 230
- Writing 230
- WritePlacer 4
English language proficiency tests.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS academic, IELTS general, IELTS academic online)
- Overall score of 5.5 minimum
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition)
- Overall score of 46 minimum
- Canadian Academic English language Assessment (CAEL or CAEL Online)
- Overall score of 40 minimum
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP General or CELPIP Online)
- Scores of listening 6, speaking 6, reading 5, writing 5 minimum
- Duolingo English test (DET)
- Overall score of 95 minimum
- Pearson test of English (PTE) academic
- Overall score of 43 minimum
- Cambridge English qualifications B2 first exam (FCE)
- Overall score of 160 or “C” minimum
- Cambridge Linguaskill
- Overall level of B2 minimum
- LanguageCert academic
- Overall level of B2 minimum
- The Michigan English test (MET)
- Overall level of B2 minimum
- iTep academic
- Overall score of 3.5 minimum
- Eiken
- Placement of Grade Pre-1 minimum
Applicants must meet with a DCC official and complete the required documents.
*Equivalent:
For detailed information about equivalencies please speak with your DCC Admissions Advisor.
**Countries list:
For the list of countries where English is one of the principal languages speak to your DCC admissions advisor.
Domestic Fees
Business Finance Management Domestic Fees:
Application Fee: $125.00
Tech Fee: $155.00
Tuition: $10,587.39
Textbooks: $451.81
Supplies: $15.00
Total: $11,358.59
International Fees
Business Finance Management International Fees
Application Fee: $175.00
Tech Fee: $155.00
Tuition: $13,763.60
Textbooks: $451.81
Supplies: $15.00
Total: $14,584.80
Business Finance Management International Fees w/Co-Op
Application Fee: $150.00
Tuition: $15,886.57
Textbooks & Supplies: $396.97
Total: $16,454.44
Becoming a Skilled Accounting & Bookkeeping Professional
The Business Finance Management (BFM) program is designed to provide you with the hands-on training required to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will enable you to work in a variety of accounting & bookkeeping roles within the business community.
During this program, you will learn:
- Accounting & Finance Management
- Bookkeeping & Payroll Procedures
- Sage 50 Accounting
- QuickBooks
- Human Relations Management
- And more!
Upon completion of this program, you may work in accounting management, bookkeeping, tax and payroll administration. You may even start your own business providing accounting and finance services to businesses or non-profit organizations.
Is a Career in Accounting & Bookkeeping Right for You? Take the Discovery Community College “Business Finance Management Career Training Readiness Quiz”
This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get your Business Finance Management Career Training Readiness Score Now >>
Practical “On-The-Job” Training
As a learner in the Discovery Community College Business Finance Management Diploma program, you’ll train hands-on during a 4-week practicum at a variety of sites in the community. Practicums are an excellent way to gain real-world experience, make important industry connections and try different aspects of the profession before you complete this program.
Convenient Learning Options
At Discovery Community College, you don’t have to put your life on hold to start career training. We offer accessible learning including on-campus, online and blended on-campus and online learning options.
Is Business Finance Management Training Right For You?
If you’re interested in learning more about Business Finance Management training and exploring whether this might be the career path for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information and a FREE Career Information Kit.
Our friendly and knowledgeable Admissions Representatives are also happy to answer any questions you have and can help with everything from courses to financial aid. To speak with an Admissions Rep right away, give us a call at 1-877-315-5241.