Program Overview

University Programs Overview

The university offers a variety of programs across different fields, including business, government, healthcare, public safety, and technology. These programs are designed to help individuals advance their careers and increase their earning potential.

Business Programs

• Bachelor's Degree Completion
• Accounting - Graduate
• Certified Financial Planning
• Human Resources
• Leadership
• Procurement & Contracts Management
• Project Management
• Higher Ed Program for Executive Level Assistants
• Research Administration
• SHRM Learning & Prep
• Cybersecurity Management
• Customized Learning for Organizations

Government Programs

• Bachelor's Degree Completion
• Procurement & Contracts Management
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Public Administration

Healthcare Programs

• Health Sciences Management Certificate
• Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program

Public Safety Programs

• Master of Public Safety Program
• National Criminal Justice Command College
• Center for Public Safety and Justice

Technology Programs

• Bachelor's Degree Completion
• Cloud Computing
• Cybersecurity Management
• Cybersecurity Analysis
• Information Technology
• Project Management

Accounting Certificate - Graduate Level

Program Overview

The Accounting Certificate - Graduate Level program prepares students to assume greater responsibility in their accounting careers. The program provides a foundation of learning and experience that spans accounting, auditing, taxation, commercial law, and managerial finance, which can be applied to a wide range of industries.

Key Takeaways

• 24 graduate credits / 8 courses
• Start dates: January, May, August
• Learn accounting skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries and open doors to a career in your area of interest
• Newcomers to accounting can achieve career advancement
• Mid-level professionals can prepare to sit for the CPA exam

Program and Application Details

• Estimated cost: $629 tuition per credit hour plus $12 fee per credit hour or $15,384 for the entire program
• This program is not eligible for financial aid
• Optional, interest-free semester-based payment plan offered by the University to help spread the cost of eligible charges into monthly payments
• Additional fees may apply, including course materials

Admission Requirements and Deadlines

• Application deadlines:
  • To begin in the fall (August): application must be submitted by July 1
  • To begin in the spring (January): application must be submitted by November 1
  • To begin in the summer (May): application must be submitted by April 1
• Admissions requirements:
  • Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution
  • Applicants must have completed ACCT 3010: Introductory Financial Accounting or an equivalent with a B- or higher and within the past five years at a regionally-accredited institution

Required Courses

• ACCT 5110 - Intermediate Accounting I
• ACCT 5120 - Intermediate Accounting II
• ACCT 5200 - Introduction to Accounting Information Systems
• ACCT 5210 - Introductory Auditing
• ACCT 5450 - Introduction to Taxation

Electives

• ACCT 5140 - Managerial and Cost Accounting
• ACCT 5250 - Advanced Auditing
• ACCT 5310 - Selected Topics in Advanced Accounting
• ACCT 5330 - Accounting for Non-Business Organizations
• ACCT 5410 - Fraud Examination
• ACCT 5460 - Entity Tax Compliance and Planning
• ACCT 5470 - Forensic Accounting
• ACCT 5480 - Corporate Governance and Ethics
• ACCT 5490 - Information Systems Assurance and Data Management
• ACCT 5700 - Federal Accounting

Scholarships

• Spring 2026 scholarships available, with award values ranging from $500 to $3834
• Additional scholarship opportunities available, including the Enslaved Ancestors College Access Scholarship Program

Faculty

• Gary Brooks, Instructor, Accounting
• Richard Evans, Instructor, Accounting
• Michael “Bret” Hood, Instructor, Accounting
• Harvey Hutchinson, Instructor, Accounting and Certified Financial Planning
• Leon Hutton, Instructor, Accounting

Student Experience

• Learn more about UVA's Graduate-Level Accounting Certificate student experience, including resources to support students and the annual course schedule
• Frequently asked questions about the graduate level accounting certificate are also available

Program Accreditation

• The University of Virginia is authorized to provide curriculum in a distance learning environment to students located in all states in the United States, except for California
• Upon completion of the Certificate in Accounting, graduates may be eligible for professional licensure in another U.S. state by applying to the licensing board or agency in the state in which they currently reside

Additional Information

• The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only
• The Undergraduate Record and Graduate Record represent the official repository for academic program requirements
• The University of Virginia is committed to providing equal access to education for all students, regardless of their background or location.