Aug 29, 2025  
2025-2026 School of Graduate Studies Catalog 
    
2025-2026 School of Graduate Studies Catalog

Graduate Certificate in Accounting


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The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is a variable 9-15 credits program designed to provide students with foundational knowledge in U.S. standards for financial accounting, federal taxation, and auditing. Students may apply credits from the Certificate toward the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program.

Admission Requirements

Graduate admissions application policy:

  1. Submit online application.
  2. Application Fee. The application fee is determined by the University.
  3. Official transcripts from all undergraduate/graduate institutions.
  4. Two letters of reference.
  5. Submission of a minimum required score on an approved English Proficiency examination as determined by the University.
  6. Statement of purpose.
  7. Resume.

Exceptions:

GPA: If an applicant has less than a 2.75 GPA, factors such as date other degree(s) earned, competitiveness of undergraduate institution or educational system, strength of letters of reference, and work experience may be taken into consideration.

Total Credits 9-15


Variable Credit


Variable credit programs are designed to address a student’s academic plan while adhering to the program requirements and standards of the profession. Based on their background (e.g., prior coursework, select endorsements), some students may be approved for the minimum number of credits of the program and other students may need additional coursework. Students will work with the Graduate Program Coordinator to determine the best fit of courses within the structure of the program and propose the Plan of Study to the School of Graduate Studies for review and approval.

 

 

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