Payroll and Bookkeeping (Optional Co-op)

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Program description - January 2028

Launch a career in finance with Conestoga's Payroll and Bookkeeping (Optional Co-op) diploma.

Are you organized, detail-oriented and interested in how businesses manage money and pay their employees? Whether you're starting out or making a career change, Conestoga's Payroll and Bookkeeping diploma program is a great fit for those looking to start a career in payroll, bookkeeping or accounting.

In just two years, you'll gain the technical skills and industry knowledge needed to manage payroll systems, ensure compliance with government regulations and support bookkeeping operations in any organization. You'll learn how to use both manual and computerized accounting systems, explore compensation and benefits strategies and prepare for the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation through the National Payroll Institute, a designation that can boost your salary and career potential.

What you'll learn

Bookkeeping, payroll processing and accounting principles
Payroll legislation, compliance and government reporting
Compensation and benefits administration
Manual and computerized payroll systems used in Canadian businesses
Preparation for PCP certification and future leadership credentials
Real-world experience through an optional paid co‑op placement. The optional co-op stream is only available to students who start this program in September.

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Length: 2 years

Credential: Ontario College Diploma

Program contact

businessschool@conestogac.on.ca

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Business

Kitchener - Doon campus

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Tuition and fee details for programs starting September 2027 and later will be available Spring 2027. Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 to August 2027) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.

Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2027 and later will be available Spring 2027.

2 Terms

Canadian

International

Tuition

$2774.94

$15476.78

Ancillary Fees

$2339.35

$3514.80

Total Fees

$5114.29

$18991.58

Canadian fee details (non co-op option)

Description	Winter 2027	Spring 2027
FT Program Tuition – Basic +	$1387.47	$1387.47
Administration Fee	$25.00	$25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$10.00	$10.00
CSI Association Fee	$50.00	$50.00
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee	$261.30	-
CSI Legal Care Fee	$23.45	-
^*eText Fee	$441.00	$894.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee	$20.00	$20.00
Student Services	$91.50	$91.50
Technology Enhancement Fee	$110.00	$110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional)	$75.00	-
CSI Student Events Fee (optional)	$10.80	$10.80
Sustainability Fee (optional)	$5.00	$5.00
Term Total	$2510.52	$2603.77
Year Total		$5114.29

*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.

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International fee details (non co-op option)

Description	Winter 2027	Spring 2027
International Program Tuition	$7738.39	$7738.39
Administration Fee	$25.00	$25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee	$10.00	$10.00
CSI Association Fee	$50.00	$50.00
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP)	$455.60	-
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee	$231.15	-
CSI Legal Care Fee	$23.45	-
^*eText Fee	$441.00	$894.00
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee	$20.00	$20.00
ISR (International Student Recovery)	$375.00	$375.00
Student Services	$91.50	$91.50
Technology Enhancement Fee	$110.00	$110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional)	$75.00	-
CSI Student Events Fee (optional)	$10.80	$10.80
Sustainability Fee (optional)	$5.00	$5.00
Term Total	$9661.89	$9329.69
Year Total		$18991.58

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Financial assistance

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Co-op information

Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you've learned in a real workplace environment. Visit Co-operative education for more information.
The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
In order for a student to participate in a WIL experience/Co-op work term, students must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Applying to the co-op stream

All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process to apply for the Co-op Stream. Labour market conditions determine the number of co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Not every student who meets academic eligibility requirements will be admitted to the co-op stream.
To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum 70% session weighted average, and no failed or dropped courses in Levels 1 and 2.
International students will require work permits to utilize the co-op job board for job search and to accept employment. Students are currently experiencing longer than usual wait times for work permits. Please be advised that there will be no co-op program service fee refunds after the program withdrawal for refund date. Students that have not received their work permit and choose to remain in co-op after the program withdrawal for refund date do so at their own risk and will not be refunded. If you are concerned about receiving your work permit in time to achieve co-op employment, please discuss your situation with your co-op advisor as early as possible.

Delivery sequence - January 2028 - Online

This delivery sequence is for the non co-op option.

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This delivery sequence is for the co-op option.

There is no co-op delivery sequence.

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