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Program description - January 2026
Working within the payroll function of an organization requires a diverse set of skills along with specific knowledge of bookkeeping, payroll, and legislative applications to ensure all aspects of the accounting and payroll cycles and compliance elements are met. This two-year Ontario College diploma program provides the necessary skills and knowledge to perform effectively in entry-level bookkeeping positions as well as providing a solid knowledge of the payroll functions within organizations and the skills to perform the payroll and accounting tasks for manual and computerized systems. This program will also look at industry trends and best practices related to the compensation, benefits, and payroll functions within organizations. Topics addressed will include the payroll cycle and related calculations, how to work with agencies to ensure compliance with all legislative and government requirements, and documentation processes. Graduates will gain a solid foundation of the payroll functions within organizations and will be able to perform payroll functions for various organizations working with specific accounting systems and processes utilized in Canadian businesses. As well, graduates will provide valuable contributions to the interpersonal dynamics of an organization based on their knowledge of organizational planning and operations. The optional co-op stream includes one co-op work term.
Graduates who achieve the National Payroll Institute minimum grade requirements will be eligible to become a certified Payroll Compliance Professional with just 12 months of related work experience (8 months for co-op graduates). This designation ensures you have the payroll compliance knowledge and skills you need to succeed, helps you command a higher salary, and opens the doors for future advancement. When you get certified, you join a growing community of supportive professionals and gain access to the resources you need to stay current and compliant. Graduates will also have completed the 3 transfer credits required for the Payroll Leadership Professional certification which is the next step for Payroll Compliance Professional certification holders looking to enter a management position. Graduates will only need to complete 2 further payroll courses with National Payroll Institute and demonstrate 2 years of work experience being responsible for the payroll function of an organization. Payroll Leadership Professional certification provides the valuable payroll compliance and management skills needed to advance.
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Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.
Please note: Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.
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Canadian fee details (non co-op option)
Description | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 |
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FT Program Tuition – Basic + | $1360.26 | $1360.26 |
Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 |
CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $221.10 | - |
CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 | - |
CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
eText Fee | $388.00 | $431.00 |
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
HST | $5.46 | - |
ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
Supply Fee (Taxed) | $42.00 | - |
Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Term Total | $2778.11 | $2462.45 |
Year Total | $5240.56 |
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International fee details (non co-op option)
Description | Winter 2025 | Spring 2025 |
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International Program Tuition | $7294.00 | $7294.00 |
Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 |
CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $355.10 | - |
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $221.10 | - |
CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 | - |
CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
eText Fee | $388.00 | $431.00 |
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
HST | $5.46 | - |
ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
Supply Fee (Taxed) | $42.00 | - |
Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
Term Total | $9441.95 | $8771.19 |
Year Total | $18213.14 |
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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.