Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

About the Program

In this two-year diploma program, you will gain in-depth knowledge of accounting, payroll and human resource practices and related technology applications. You will benefit from hands-on learning through case studies based on actual work situations, and leading-edge accounting and payroll software. Guest speakers and simulated real-life projects will also add to your learning experience.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Preparing reports
  • Compliance with legislation and regulations
  • The necessary skills required by the industry

Work Experience

Optional Work Term

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment.  The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility.  Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Program Availability

Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.

Start in Location Availability
Jan. 2025 Newnham  Open
May 2025 Newnham  Open
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open
Jan. 2026 Newnham  Open
Start in Location Availability
Jan. 2025 Newnham  Open
May 2025 Newnham  Open
Sept. 2025 Newnham  Open
Jan. 2026 Newnham  Open

International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Payroll administrator
  • Payroll specialist
  • Payroll accountant
  • Human resource and payroll generalist
  • General accounting co-ordinator
  • Small business accountant
  • Office manager

Professional Certification

As a graduate of this program, provided you achieve the required grade in certain courses, you will have the educational requirements for the National Payroll Institute’s Payroll Compliance Professional certificate and three credits toward the Payroll Leadership Professional certificate.

Level I Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) Compulsory Courses
NPI Course Seneca Course Included in Accounting and
Payroll Program
Payroll Compliance Payroll Compliance Legislation* Yes
Payroll Fundamentals I Payroll Fundamentals I* Yes
Payroll Fundamentals II Payroll Fundamentals II* Yes
Introduction to Accounting Accounting Basics I Yes

*There is an additional cost for payroll certification courses included in the program.

Level II Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) Compulsory Courses
NPI Course Seneca Course Included in Accounting and Payroll Program
Introduction to Payroll Management Introduction to Payroll Management Offered through
Continuing Education
Applied Payroll Management Applied Payroll Management Offered through
Continuing Education
Organizational Behaviour Organizational Behaviour Yes
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting Yes
Design and Administration of Compensation Plans Design and Administration of Compensation Plans Yes

Accreditation

Sustainability

Sustainability

We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.

Learn more about Seneca Business’s commitment to sustainability.

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