Program Overview

Accounting and Financial Analytics Advanced Certificate

Overview

The Accounting and Financial Analytics Advanced Certificate is a four-course program that provides knowledge in data science and statistical analysis for accounting and finance professionals. The program is designed to help professionals use data analytics to inform business strategy, operations, and outcomes.

Why Study RIT's Graduate Accounting Analytics Certificate

• Finish in Four Courses: A four-course certificate of advanced financial analytics courses on how to access, interpret, analyze, and report business and financial data.
• A Valuable Add-On: The graduate certificate is an easy way for professionals looking to advance their careers in finance, accounting, statistics, and computer science.
• A Solution That Meets Demand: Accounting and financial analytics jobs are expected to grow 15% by 2026.

RIT's Financial Analytics Certificate: On-Campus or Online

Developed and taught by RIT's esteemed faculty in Saunders College of Business, the advanced certificate in accounting and financial analytics provides knowledge in data science and statistical analysis so accounting and finance professionals can mine and analyze data to improve business strategy, operations, and outcomes.

Financial Analytics Courses

The accounting analytics certificate provides you with the skills you need to operate effectively in today's modern data-centric business environment. A selection of advanced financial analytics courses will help you learn how to access, interpret, analyze, and report business and financial data.

What is a Graduate Certificate?

A graduate certificate, also called an advanced certificate, is a selection of up to five graduate-level courses in a particular area of study. Graduate certificates can serve as a stand-alone credential that provides expertise in a specific topic that enhances your professional knowledge base, or they can serve as the entry point to a master's degree.

Curriculum

Accounting and Financial Analytics, advanced certificate, typical course sequence

• First Year
  • ACCT-745 | Accounting Information and Analytics | 3
  • FINC-780 | Financial Analytics | 3
  • MGIS-650 | Introduction to Data Analytics and Business Intelligence | 3
  • Choose one of the following: | 3
    • BANA-680 | Data Management for Business Analytics
    • MGIS-725 | Data Management and Analytics

Note for online students

The frequency of required and elective course offerings in the online program will vary, semester by semester, and will not always match the information presented here. Online students are advised to seek guidance from the listed program contact when developing their individual program course schedule.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Application Details

To be considered for admission to the Accounting and Financial Analytics Adv. Cert. program, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete an online graduate application.
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) is recommended.
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives.
• Letters of recommendation are optional.
• Entrance exam requirements: GRE or GMAT required for individuals with degrees from international universities. No minimum score requirement.
• Submit English language test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic), if required.

English Language Test Scores

International applicants whose native language is not English must submit one of the following official English language test scores. Some international applicants may be considered for an English test requirement waiver.

• TOEFL | 88
• IELTS | 6.5
• PTE Academic | 60

Cost and Financial Aid

An RIT graduate degree is an investment with lifelong returns. Graduate tuition varies by degree, the number of credits taken per semester, and delivery method. View the general cost of attendance or estimate the cost of your graduate degree.

A combination of sources can help fund your graduate degree. Learn how to fund your degree.

Online Degree Information

The online Accounting and Financial Analytics Advanced Certificate can only be completed part-time, taking one or two courses per term. The average time to completion is one year. Delivery is a blend of asynchronous and synchronous study, and academic advisors work with students to select courses that meet degree requirements and student schedules. Students typically spend 10-12 hours per week per class, depending on the content and their background knowledge. For specific details about the delivery format and learning experience, contact the Program Contact listed on this page. RIT does not offer student visas for online study.

Online Tuition Eligibility

The online Accounting and Financial Analytics Adv. Cert. is a designated online degree program that is billed at a 43% discount from our on-campus rate. View the current online tuition rate.

Online Study Restrictions for Some International Students

Certain countries are subject to comprehensive embargoes under US Export Controls, which prohibit virtually ALL exports, imports, and other transactions without a license or other US Government authorization. Learners from the Crimea region of the Ukraine, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria may not register for RIT online courses. Nor may individuals on the United States Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals or the United States Commerce Department's table of Deny Orders. By registering for RIT online courses, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list.