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2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Accounting Fundamentals, Certificate (Online)


Go to Division of Professional Studies  for more information.

Department Contact:

Division of Professional Studies Dean: Dr. Julie Warnick

Division of Professional Studies Director: Dr. Sherri Link

Program Description:

The online Accounting Fundamentals Certificate educates individuals on accounting principles as a basis for recording business transactions, preparing financial statements, understanding financial principles, and using Excel. Students will develop critical thinking skills, problem solving and decision-making skills using accounting data. This fully online certificate prepares students to begin careers in accounting, banking, or finance; enhances students’ accounting knowledge to upskill and change careers or advance in their careers. This certificate is a stand-alone credential or is stackable into the online BS in Accounting.  

Admission candidates must have graduated from secondary or post-secondary with a minimum GPA of at least a 2.0. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:  

  • Use fundamental accounting principles to solve problems. 

  • Apply critical thinking skills through data analyzation and decision making. 

Admission Requirements:

See Division of Professional Studies  for admission requirements.

Estimated Completion Time:

This is an 18 credit,certificate program that can take between 1-2 years for completion. 

Total Credits Required:

18 credits