Program Overview

Accounting Analytics - Graduate Certificate

Overview

The Accounting Analytics graduate certificate presents material relevant to advanced practice of accounting and includes knowledge tested on the CPA exam. The certificate focuses on the application of technology that supports analytical approaches in the accounting profession. The completed certificate may be applied to satisfy a portion of the course requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting degree.

Admissions

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.000 GPA in accounting classes and 2.700 overall GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

Coursework

• Certificate Requirements:
  • ACCT 53013: ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (3 credits)
  • ACCT 53043: INTERNAL AUDIT AND FRAUD EXAMINATION (3 credits)
  • ACCT 63024: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDIT: CONTROLS AND ANALYTICS (3 credits)
  • ACCT 63050: ADVANCED ACCOUNTING ANALYTICS AND TECHNOLOGY (3 credits)
  • Minimum Total Credit Hours: 12

Graduation Requirements

• Graduation Requirements Summary - Certificates:
  • Minimum Certificate GPA: 3.000
  • Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Apply research and analytical skills to solve accounting problems.
2. Effectively communicate using oral and written communication skills in a business setting.
3. Assemble, cleanse and analyze the information provided by information systems, and prepare summary reports useful for business decision-making.

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