Graduate Certificate in Accounting Online
Gain advanced knowledge in financial and managerial accounting while preparing for leadership roles.
What our Graduate Certificate in Accounting offers you
The Graduate Certificate in Accounting online program at Fitchburg State University helps you develop highly specialized accounting skills with direct applications in a high-growth field. Specifically, you will study business ethics, emerging technology, auditing research techniques, international accounting issues, accounting information systems, and more.
Along with completion in as few as five months, this online accounting graduate certificate program provides an ideal stepping stone toward earning your Master of Business Administration in Accounting, which also is available 100% online. All nine credit hours from the certificate program can be applied toward the MBA program. Whether you're looking to add to your expertise or start an MBA, this certificate complements any career goals.
Online courses are designed and taught by the same degreed Fitchburg State faculty who teach on campus, many of whom are working professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for financial managers nationwide is expected to grow by 16% through 2028.
Upon program completion, you will be prepared with advanced accounting knowledge to pursue higher-level roles, such as:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Auditing Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Operations Specialty Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Auditing Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Operations Specialty Manager
In this online program, you will:
- Gain an understanding of current trends and issues in financial accounting, auditing, and international accounting that affect business operations
- Study the impact of current events on managerial structure and managerial accounting
- Analyze and assess the impact of information systems on the accounting function—most specifically on internal controls
- Gain an understanding of current trends and issues in financial accounting, auditing, and international accounting that affect business operations
- Study the impact of current events on managerial structure and managerial accounting
- Analyze and assess the impact of information systems on the accounting function—most specifically on internal controls
Upon program completion, you will be prepared with advanced accounting knowledge to pursue higher-level roles, such as:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Auditing Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Operations Specialty Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Auditing Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Operations Specialty Manager
Accreditation
Fitchburg State University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Also available
Fitchburg State offers a variety of specialized graduate certificate options. Check out all of our online graduate certificates or discover our highly specialized MBA online degree programs.
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Choosing our online graduate certificate is cost-effective
Our online graduate certificate programs offer affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Accounting | $417 | $1,251 | $3,753 |
- Application fee: $50
- Visit the student accounts website for a breakdown of tuition and fees
- If you are applying for financial aid, please use School Code 002184. For further information, please contact Financial Aid at (978) 665-3302 or [email protected].
Tuition breakdown:
Important dates you need to know
Fitchburg State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Intent to Enroll Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Drop For Non Pay | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring A | 1/18/22 | 12/17/21 | 12/27/21 | 1/3/22 | 1/10/22 | 1/11/22 | 1/12/22 | 3/6/22 |
| Spring B | 3/14/22 | 2/14/22 | 2/21/22 | 2/28/22 | 3/7/22 | 3/8/22 | 3/9/22 | 5/1/22 |
| Summer A | 5/24/22 | 4/19/22 | 4/29/22 | 5/9/22 | 5/16/22 | 5/17/22 | 5/18/22 | 7/4/22 |
| Summer B | 7/11/22 | 6/10/22 | 6/20/22 | 6/27/22 | 7/4/22 | 7/5/22 | 7/6/22 | 8/28/22 |
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What you need to know before applying
At Fitchburg State, we've streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Accounting online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- GPA not less than 2.8 on undergrad coursework
- Transcripts from all institutions previously attended
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission.
- Submit graduate application and $50 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
- Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
- Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)*
- Professional resume
- Students with undergraduate GPAs of less than 2.8 may also be considered for admission based on their professional work experience and a letter of recommendation
- No GMAT is required
Dual Concentration Options
Students
with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are currently enrolled in the MBA
program may request to enroll in one additional concentration after
their first semester. Students who have been approved for a dual
concentration must:
- Complete the course requirements for each concentration (completed courses can only be counted once toward one concentration)
- Meet the requirements for the catalog year in which their dual concentration is approved
Dual Concentration Request Form
To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Admissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
International Students:
- An English Proficiency test is required for natives of non-English speaking countries (see options below)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
- General Foreign Credit Evaluation for degrees and coursework taken outside of the United States
- GPA of not less than 2.5
- Application fee ($50)
- Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose (300 word minimum)
*All foreign transcripts must be formally evaluated before we are able to make an admissions decision. Graduate applicants are required to submit a "general" evaluation. We accept international evaluations from any NACES or AICE members or the Center for Educational Documentation (CED).
The following are suggested organizations which provide foreign credential evaluation services:
- The Center for Educational Documentation
- The World Education Services
- Educational Credential Evaluators
English Language Proficiency - Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores from one of the following approved exams:
- TOEFL - minimum score requires TOEFL iBT 79, paper based-TOEFL 550
- IEFLTS - minimum score required 6.5 overall band score
- Duolingo English Test - minimum score required 105
- PTE Academic Test - minimum score required 58
You are encouraged to contact the Fitchburg State International Admissions department if additional information is needed at 978-665-4399 or [email protected].
U.S. citizens with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (English proficiency testing excluded). Students in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are not eligible for the program. I-20s are not issued for online programs.
TOEFL Code: 3518
IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.
Learn more about our online classes
For the Graduate Certificate in Accounting online, the curriculum is comprised of 3 courses covering nine credit hours.
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