Accounting – Academics

Tuition per credit hour

In-state: $288;
Out-of-state: $810. See details and other costs

Credit hours

31 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list

Program duration

Finish in as little as 1 year. Explore program requirements

Admissions

No fee to apply. Rolling admissions. Begin program in fall, spring, or summer. View application process & deadlines

Program Highlights

Transition to a new career in accounting or prepare for graduate school through our post-bachelor’s certificate program.
Study in an AACSB-accredited program, a mark of quality widely sought after by business schools.
Qualify to sit for the CPA exam, through course planning, if desired.
Learn from expert faculty who have extensive experience working in public and non-public accounting.

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Program requirements

This certificate program is designed to prepare individuals, who already possess an undergraduate degree in another field of study, for a career or graduate study in accounting. The credits you earn through this program can be applied toward CPA certification.

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Quality accreditation

Our School of Business is AACSB-accredited. This mark of distinction is achieved by fewer than 5% of all business schools in the world.

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Diverse, expert faculty

Our faculty members possess an exceptional blend of academic expertise and professional experience.

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Next Steps

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