Program Overview

Management Accounting Graduate Certificate

The Management Accounting Graduate Certificate at St. Thomas University is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of accounting, specifically focusing on management accounting.

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Management Accounting at STU equips students with the essential tools to make informed financial decisions, manage budgets, and analyze data effectively within a managerial context. Designed for professionals looking to deepen their expertise, this fully online and flexible 12-credit program can be completed in just four courses. Taught by experienced faculty with real-world knowledge in accounting and financial strategy, the certificate prepares graduates to take on critical roles in business planning, performance analysis, and financial leadership—skills that are increasingly vital in today’s data-driven business environment.

Tuition

• $1,245 per course

Courses

• ACC 502: Advanced Auditing
  • Auditing theory and practice focusing on the application of auditing standards and techniques in the achievement of audit objectives. Also covered are ethics, responsibilities, and specialized functions of CPAs and their changing role in society.
• ACC 503: Management Accounting II
  • Cost Analysis Managerial applications of accounting data, cost-volume-profit analysis, budget administration, distribution-cost-analysis, contribution reporting, costs for decision making, planning capital expenditures and computer applications to decision problems
• ACC 755: Seminar: Selected Topics in Accounting
  • Selected Topics in Accounting An opportunity for advanced students to study specific current topic areas in the accounting field, including taxation.
• ACC 770: Managerial Accounting
  • An analysis of accounting information for the purpose of planning, controlling and decision making. Emphasis on financial statement analysis, cash flow statements, cost analysis, budgeting, and control techniques. Case study method is emphasized.

Career Landscape

The Management Accounting Graduate Certificate prepares professionals for strategic roles in financial decision-making and operational performance management. Graduates are equipped to analyze financial data, manage budgets, and support executive decision-making in various industries, including corporate finance, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. With advanced auditing techniques and cost analysis expertise, professionals can pursue careers as management accountants, financial analysts, budget managers, and internal auditors.

In the Classroom

Students in this program engage with real-world financial challenges through a curriculum designed to enhance their expertise in management accounting. Courses cover advanced auditing, cost analysis, financial planning, and decision-making strategies. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and applied learning, students develop a comprehensive understanding of financial management. The flexible, fully online format allows working professionals to balance their studies with their careers while learning from experienced faculty with industry expertise.

Management Accounting Fast Facts

• Dedicated Faculty: Learn from credentialed experts, with dedicated faculty for each course.
• Flexible Schedule: Commit approximately 15 hours a week at your convenience
• Interactive Learning: Engage through live or on-demand videos