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Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting

Program at a Glance

Program

Accounting

Format

Hybrid, Online

Total Units

15

Summer ’26 Early Application Deadline

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March 9

Program Overview

The 15-unit Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting is designed for students who do not have an undergraduate accounting degree and is intended to enhance their accounting knowledge and expand their career opportunities. In addition, it may fulfill the education requirements to sit for the CPA or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examinations.

Admission Requirements

For details about admission requirements, please check the Admissions page.

Curriculum

Students intending to apply to the Master of Science in Accounting Data & Analytics (MSADA) program must earn a grade of “B” or better in each of these courses, since they comprise the MSADA program’s foundation requirement.

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