Joe Courtade Moon
Director of M.S. in Accounting and Data Analytics
Joe received his M.A. from New York University in Higher Education and Student Affairs in 2015, and his B.A. from Grand Valley State University in International Relations and Political Science in 2013. He is currently working on his Ph.D. in Education Policy from Michigan State University.
Prior to joining the Broad College, he has worked in a number of roles in academic advising, career services, and residence life, and has taught career education to undergraduate students. He has also co-led study abroad programs to India and Haiti.
Past institutions he has worked for include Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, New York University, Cornell University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Marymount Manhattan College, and Interlochen Center for the Arts.
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
- Project management
- Advanced accounting
- 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:
Target Occupation | National Median Salary (USD) |
Accountant/Auditor | $70,500 |
Cost Estimator | $64,040 |
Budget Analyst | $76,220 |
Financial Analyst | $85,660 |
Financial Manager | $127,990 |
A Top-Ranked Education
- 29th among Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
- Veteran-Friendly 'Gold Status' 10 Years in a Row — Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, 2025
- #35 in Best Business Schools — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
- #5 in Best Online Master's in Business Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2026 Report, 2026
- #4 Best Online Master's in Business Programs for Veterans — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
- #2 Best Online Master's in Accounting — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$817.25
$817.25
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found on the "Estimate Your Cost of Attendance" page.