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 a total of approximately 40 hours per week to classroom and independent study.
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 adhering to the program's attendance policy and completing all required courses. Students must earn a grade of at least 2.7 in each course. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.