Program Overview

Online Accounting and Organizations Certificate

The 100% online Accounting and Organizations Certificate from Ohio University is designed for any business professional who wants to level up their financial expertise and better understand the accounting functions of their teams and organizations.

Program Benefits

• Flexible online program
• Applied accounting coursework
• Asynchronous, part-time format
• Scholarships available
• AACSB-accredited College of Business
• Apply all 9 credits toward OHIO's MSM degree

Program Overview

Accounting is a valuable knowledge area for every business professional because of its critical role in organizational success. This program provides a survey of accounting and its role across business operations. Upon completion, you will have the competencies to address real-world accounting challenges and participate in high-level discussions around financial reporting, forecasting, and more.

Careers in Finance

• Management Analyst: $99,410 per year
• Project Management Specialist: $98,580 per year
• Business Operations Specialist: $78,500 per year

Curriculum

The program consists of 3 courses, totaling 9 credit hours:

• ACCT 6250 Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination (3 credits)
• ACCT 6500 Professional Ethics and Communication for Accountants (3 credits)
• MBA 6315 Accounting for Executives (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

• Online Application
• Application Fee: $35
• Required Degree: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Transcripts: Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Additional Requirements: Current resume
• English Proficiency Requirement: Please review information about Ohio University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study.

Transfer Credit

You can transfer up to three credits into the graduate online accounting certificate program at Ohio University.

Tuition and Fees

• Cost per credit hour: $829 (Ohio resident), $848 (non-resident)
• Total credit hours: 9
• Total estimated cost, minus fees: $7,461 (Ohio resident), $7,632 (non-resident)

Scholarships

OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a best-value university by U.S. News & World Report. In addition, student veteran, active military members, alumni, and corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a 15% scholarship.

Program Outcomes

With this accounting certificate online program, you will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and importance of accounting in the context of business.
• Gain familiarity with the information presented in general purpose financial statements.
• Recognize the need for proper use of internal controls in operating effectiveness and fraud prevention.
• Recognize ethical dilemmas and appropriate frameworks for addressing them.

Faculty

The Accounting and Organizations Certificate online program features faculty from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. OHIO instructors are student-focused, passionate teachers who are dedicated to sharing valuable industry insights with students.

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