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Nov 22, 2024
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Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] See drop-down menu above to access other catalogs.
Accounting, Graduate Certificate
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The graduate certificate in accounting is designed primarily for students who have a minimal prior academic background in accounting, yet hold a bachelor’s degree, and who need formal preparation for their career goals. Through the core required courses and elective courses, students are afforded the flexibility to choose a program which best fits their own professional and personal needs.
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Admission Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Graduate Certificate in Accounting program must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution of acceptable standing.
Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be admitted to this program:
- The application committee recommends students have earned a 2.8 undergraduate GPA. Consideration will be given to applicants who hold an advanced degree (e.g. master’s, doctorate, JD, etc.) or have passed a professional certification exam such as CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE, and CFA.
- One letter of recommendation from an academic institution faculty member or a professional
- Resumé
- A short essay on the value of the Graduate Certificate in Accounting for the applicant
- Official sealed transcripts of undergraduate and graduate course work from all institutions
Foundation courses
Foundation courses may be waived based on approval of the program coordinator. Additionally, transfer credit may be accepted upon review from selected baccalaureate programs.
Functional courses (12 credits)
Complete four courses, selected from the following:
Total minimum credits: 12
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