This four-year degree prepares you for a career in accounting and financial management. You will study core business principles, advanced accounting systems, and financial analysis while completing a 14-week co-op placement. Classes take place at our downtown Mercer Street Campus in the Mill Building.
Career outcomes
- Accounting technician
- Financial analyst
- Auditor
- Payroll administrator
- Budget analyst
- Tax preparer
Admission requirements
Tuition
Domestic tuition is $6,940 per year for the 2026–27 academic year, plus $1,125 in annual ancillary fees.
Courses
- ACCT 1430 Financial Accounting Principles
- ACCT 2100 Cost Accounting Systems
- ACCT 3790 Advanced Financial Reporting
- ACCT 4350 Strategic Management Accounting
- FINA 1190 Financial Accounting Principles
- FINA 1580 Business Mathematics
- FINA 2130 Intermediate Financial Accounting
- FINA 2920 Auditing and Assurance
- FINA 3360 Forensic Accounting Techniques
- FINA 3440 Financial Statement Analysis
- FINA 3650 Government and Nonprofit Accounting
- FINA 3700 Enterprise Resource Planning
- FINA 3840 Ethics in Finance
- FINA 3850 Strategic Cost Management
- FINA 4220 Mergers and Acquisitions
- FINA 4680 Derivatives and Hedging
- GNED 1760 Business Ethics and Professional Conduct
- GNED 1820 Digital Information Literacy
- GNED 1850 Sustainable Construction Practices
- GNED 2330 Project Management Fundamentals
- GNED 2510 Technical Report Writing
- MATH 1170 Applied Mathematics for Health
- MATH 2190 Financial Mathematics
- MATH 2790 Probability and Statistics
What you will learn
You will build a strong foundation in business and accounting. Over four years, you will take courses in financial reporting, cost accounting, auditing, and management accounting. You will also study business mathematics, financial mathematics, and statistics to support your decision-making. General education courses in ethics, digital literacy, and technical communication round out your degree. All classes are held at the Mercer Street Campus, where you will use modern studios and shared workspaces in the Mill Building.
How the program runs
The program runs full-time over eight terms, plus one 14-week co-op placement. You start in September each year. Your first four terms cover introductory business and accounting principles. The next four terms move into advanced topics like forensic accounting, enterprise resource planning, and mergers and acquisitions. During your final term, you complete a 14-week work placement with a local employer. The placement is paid and counts toward your degree. There is no extra fee to participate in the co-op work term; your tuition covers coordination and workshop support.
Admission
Applicants must hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or qualify as a mature student (19 or older by the start of classes). There is no application fee to submit an application to Wrenford Polytechnic. Domestic applicants apply through the provincial college application service. International applicants use the polytechnic's own form. The equal consideration date for fall entry is March 1, 2027.
Tuition and fees
Domestic tuition is $6,940 per year for the 2026–27 academic year. You will also pay $1,125 in annual ancillary fees, which support campus services like the library, tutoring, and health centre. Payment plans are available through Student Financial Aid.
After you graduate
Graduates of this program are prepared for roles such as accounting technician, financial analyst, auditor, payroll administrator, budget analyst, or tax preparer. The 14-week co-op placement gives you hands-on experience and a professional reference before you graduate. You can also continue your studies with a graduate certificate in Financial Planning or Financial Planning.
How to apply
Domestic students apply through the provincial college application service. International students apply directly using the polytechnic's form. Once you receive an offer, you will upload your documents in myWrenford. For questions about admission, contact the Admissions office at 519-555-0171 or visit Admissions.