The online Graduate Certificate in Accounting for Management Decision Making is designed to meet the needs of business and accounting professionals, as well as career-changers. It is completely online, and students can complete the certificate at their own pace. Courses are offered in an asynchronous fashion, but may include optional synchronous interactions with other students and faculty.
The objective of this certificate is to provide essential tools and skills to make business decisions using accounting information. The program focuses on the preparation, analysis and use of accounting information for planning and control purposes. The purpose is to understand how accounting is useful to facilitate decision-making of managers and employees within the firm, as opposed to parties external to the firm, such as investors.
With growing complexity in financial operations, accountants with specialized education and experience in data analytics are in high demand. The program authenticates additional education and training which will enhance a student’s professional portfolio. The certificate program can assist existing managerial accountants advance their skill set and knowledge, or help those interested in corporate accounting transition into these roles.
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.
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