Program Overview

Accounting Data Analytics Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting Data Analytics is a 12-credit-hour program that can be completed in as few as two semesters or up to four semesters. This STEM-designated program is designed for students and working professionals seeking to develop expertise in data analytics applied to the accounting profession.

Program Overview

The program places an emphasis on the application of accounting data analysis tools to solve business problems. Throughout the program, students will learn data management, modeling, cleaning, and analysis skills while gaining hands-on experience developing solutions to real-world problems using relevant technologies, including Excel, Power BI, Tableau, various audit data analytic technologies, R, and Python.

Course Requirements

Students must choose any four of the following courses:

• ACCTNG 5435: Graduate Topics in Auditing
• ACCTNG 5443/INFSYS 6833: Decision Support Systems for Business Intelligence
• ACCTNG 6460: Data Integration
• ACCTNG 5444/SCMA 6345: Business Analytics and Data Mining
• ACCTNG 4450/SCMA 4350: Prescriptive Analytics and Optimization

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue various career opportunities, including:

• External Auditor
• Internal Auditor
• CPA Firm Solutions Consultant
• Corporate Controller
• Financial Researcher
• Operations Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Data Engineer
• Quantitative Analyst
• Data Analytics Consultant
• Digital Marketing Manager/Advertising Analytics
• Project Manager

Program Benefits

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting Data Analytics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis is earned through the internationally recognized Ed G. Smith College of Business, ranked among the top 2 percent of business schools in the world thanks to dual AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting. The program provides specialized knowledge, skills, and training in a flexible format and in a short amount of time, helping students set themselves apart, sharpen their competitive edge, boost their earning power, and advance in their profession.