How to Apply
Step 1: Gather the following materials
- A typed letter of application (250-word maximum) describing:
- Your reasons for taking the program
- The two prerequisite courses you took
- Relevant work experience, if any
- Your ability to dedicate 7-14 hours per week to study outside of class
- A resume listing education and applicable experience
- A copy of your undergraduate transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable) and any additional transcripts needed to demonstrate that you have met the prerequisites of Introductory Financial Accounting (ACCTG 215 or equivalent) and Managerial Accounting (ACCTG 225 or equivalent)
Step 2: Apply
Submit an application packet that includes:
- The application form (PDF)
- The materials listed in step 1
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
Application Deadline
We’re currently accepting applications and will be reviewing them in the order they’re received. We’ll accept applications until the program closes.
About the Application Process
We’ll contact you within two weeks of receiving your application materials to let you know if you’ve been accepted to the program.
If you’re accepted, we’ll send you details about your first-term course, including information on paying your course fee. Your course fee is due four weeks before the first class.
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Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Academic credit in financial accounting principles with a grade of at least 2.7 (5 quarter-credits or 3 semester-credits)
- Academic credit in managerial accounting principles (5 quarter-credits or 3 semester-credits)
Admission Requirements for the Summer Intensive Option
The above admission requirements represent the minimum to be admitted to the accounting program. The summer intensive version of this program is very demanding and requires a full-time study effort for 10 weeks. All applicants must have the willingness and ability to dedicate 45 hours per week to study outside of class.
The typical student in the intensive program has earned a GPA of 3.3 or above in their financial accounting prerequisite course and also has some relevant business knowledge from prior work experience or coursework. Unless you’ve completed both accounting prerequisite courses — such as Introduction to Accounting & Financial Reporting and Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting, or their equivalents — within the last year, we recommend that you review that material before starting this program.
English Proficiency
If you're not a native English speaker, you’ll need to have at least basic English language skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements.
International Students
Only the summer intensive option for this certificate qualifies for F-1 visa status. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
Technology Requirements
You must have access to a computer, and we recommend a high-speed internet connection.
Earning the Certificate
You earn the certificate by regularly attending class and completing all required courses. Students must earn a grade of at least 2.7 in each course. For more information, see Completing Your Program.