Program Overview

University Programs

The University of Virginia offers various degree and certificate programs across different fields, including business, government, healthcare, public safety, and technology.

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

Certificate Programs

The University offers various certificate programs, including:

• Accounting Certificate - Post-Baccalaureate
• Certified Financial Planning Certificate
• Human Resources Management Certificate
• Leadership Certificate
• Procurement and Contracts Management Certificate
• Project Management Certificate
• Public Administration Certificate
• Health Sciences Management Certificate
• Cloud Computing Certificate
• Cyber Security Analysis (Undergraduate) Certificate
• Cyber Security Management (Graduate) Certificate
• Information Technology Certificate

Program Details

Accounting Certificate

The Accounting Certificate program is designed for individuals who want to become accountants or gain knowledge in accounting. The program includes courses that are required and recommended as preparation to sit for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination.

• To apply for admission to the post-baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting, a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Students must earn a B- or better in all courses required for the certificate to be awarded.
• The program can be completed in 2.5 years on average, with most students taking one course per semester and then taking two courses each semester after the intermediate level.
• The certificate program does not lead to a professional certification, but it can prepare students to earn a professional field-specific certification.
• Credits from the certificate program may be eligible for transfer to another college or university.

Admission Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree is required to apply for admission to the post-baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting.
• Individuals must apply to and be offered admission to earn a certificate.
• A maximum of two courses that will count towards satisfying the requirements for the certificate may be taken at SCPS prior to admission.

Tuition Fees

No information is provided about tuition fees.

Research Areas

No information is provided about research areas.

Job Prospects

The Bureau of Labor provides a handbook of career information, which includes information about Accountant and Auditing roles.

Program Benefits

• The program is beneficial to anyone wishing to become an accountant or become more knowledgeable in accounting.
• The program can help individuals advance in their careers or gain the extra knowledge needed to stay competitive and up-to-date in their field.
• The certificate program demonstrates evidence of specialized education achievement and is recognized on a University of Virginia transcript.