Accounting Analytics, Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate
Course Delivery
online
Total Credits
9
Minimum Duration
7 Months
Program Overview
Information processing technologies and the availability of data are changing how accountants work and what they do. Michigan State University's Graduate Certificate in Accounting Analytics program not only focuses on understanding accounting implications of emerging data, analytical technologies and technical skill development but also managing projects. The certificate provides a foundation for understanding and adapting in this quickly changing arena.
The nine-credit, online Graduate Certificate in Accounting Analytics program is designed to meet the professional development needs of accounting professionals, and it also provides an alternative pathway for students seeking to meet the 150 Hour Rule for CPA certification.
Program Outcomes
Students in the graduate certificate can advance their competency in data analytics, critical thinking and project management skills while also learning advanced accounting and auditing topics.
Career Outlook
Data analytics and project management skills are in demand by many employers, including public accounting firms and corporations. Also, professionals already working in an accounting, audit, tax or consulting position can retool and increase their competencies in data analytics and increase their value and marketability with positions and salaries like these:
Accountant/Auditor: $70,500
Cost Estimator: $64,040
Budget Analyst: $76,220
Financial Analyst: $85,660
Financial Manager: $127,990
Courses
Core
ACC 827Accounting Analytics3 Credits MBA 500Ethics in Data Analytics 3 Credits
Elective
ACC 814Advanced Auditing 3 Credits ACC 822Information Systems Project Management 3 Credits ACC 843Value Chain Accounting and Analytics 3 Credits
Admissions and Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
A bachelor's degree
3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
Completed coursework
Major of accounting or finance and a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0
Previous work experience
Résumé
Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
Complete a university graduate application (program code: 6097).
Pay a one-time, nonrefundable $100 application and transcript fee.
Key Dates
Rolling applications. Students can start the program in any semester. We recommend applications are submitted at least one month prior to the start of the semester to allow time for processing.
Tuition & Fees
In State Tuition
- $8,550
- Total
Out of State Tuition
- $8,550
- Total
The University reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures and rates for fees and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible.
THE MSU DIFFERENCE
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