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Accounting
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The online graduate certificate in accounting can help you build professional knowledge and cutting-edge technology skill sets in accounting, data analytics, and information systems. Learning outcomes focus on budgeting, data analytics, reporting, and systems management skills to transform financial data into useful information for management decision-making. This program is designed to assist students in learning new skills in preparation for positions such as controller, managing partner, or senior accountant.
Program Highlights
- Analyze data: Gather and analyze data from financial statements to inform key stakeholders.
- Make data-based decisions: Develop management guidance based on financial metrics.
- Prepare taxes: Prepare individual and corporate federal income tax returns.
- Design a system: Design an accounting information system using a commercial database software package.
- Evaluate audit models: Evaluate auditing strategies for practical relevance as informed by current trends and technology.
- Plan with metrics: Propose a plan for improved use of business intelligence, data management, and analytics.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
Take the following five required courses:
- (3 Credits, ACCT 610)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 611)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 613)
- ACCT 618
- (3 Credits, ACCT 628)
Choose one of the following courses:
- (3 Credits, ACCT 625)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 630)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 635)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 640)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to assist students in learning new skills in preparation for positions such as controller, managing partner, or senior accountant. Midcareer professionals and career changers will benefit from the focus on skills to communicate financial information with high-level decision makers using advanced accounting knowledge that every business needs.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
This program has specific admission requirements.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
You must complete 15 credits of undergraduate accounting coursework before enrolling in (3 Credits, ACCT 610).
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Accounting
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Program Highlights
- Communicate with financial and nonfinancial audiences in a clear and concise manner and make appropriate financial decisions
- Research, prepare, analyze, and review financial and business data by applying accounting and business management principles to produce financial and business reports
- Use current technology and analytical tools to work collaboratively and facilitate decision making
- Employ analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving to identify, test, and validate processes, systems, and financial data
- Define, develop, and demonstrate ethical business practices and accountability by identifying and addressing current and emerging issues
- Conduct fraud detection and deterrence planning, analysis, and communication
- Perform a range of functions, including auditing and financial reporting, to manage finances for federal agencies
- Create reports and conduct disclosure analysis
Required Courses
Required Major Core Courses
- (3 Credits, ACCT 220)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 221)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 310)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 311)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 321)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 323)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 326)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 410)
or any upper-level ACCT course - (3 Credits, ACCT 422)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 436)
or any upper-level ACCT course - (3 Credits, ACCT 438)
or any upper-level ACCT course
Required Major Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, ACCT 496)
Related Required Courses:
The following required courses may be applied to general education or elective requirements:
- (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 380)
- (3 Credits, ECON 201)
- (3 Credits, ECON 203)
- (3 Credits, FINC 330)
- (3 Credits, MRKT 310)
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 411)
or (3 Credits, BMGT 496) - (3 Credits, WRTG 293)
or (3 Credits, COMM 390)
or (3 Credits, WRTG 394)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for accounting certifications and careers at corporations and nonprofit and government organizations that cover a wide range of industries. For more information about professional licensure in this field visit our professional licensure page on UMGC Stateside.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Data Analytics
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Employers are looking to hire professionals who possess data analytics skills and can inform and enhance decision-making within corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or the military. The certificate program in data analytics at University of Maryland Global Campus provides a valuable introduction to data science and can enhance your career opportunities. In this program, you will earn how to manage and manipulate data, create data visualizations, and use cutting-edge technology to gain insights from traditional and emerging data sources to make strategic data-driven recommendations that influence managerial decision-making and organizational outcomes.
Program Highlights
- Evaluate a business problem: Determine if data science can provide a viable solution.
- Apply leadership skills: Promote communication, ethical behavior, and quality performance.
- Implement methodology: Implement data science methodology including data extraction and cleaning.
- Execute best practices: Use diverse technologies in data science and artificial intelligence.
- Develop solutions: Incorporate data security, data privacy, and risk management best practices.
- Analyze ethical issues: Analyze social, global, and ethical issues and their implications.
Required Courses
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
- (3 Credits, DATA 200)
- (3 Credits, DATA 320)
- IFSM 330
- (3 Credits, DATA 335)
- Take one of the following courses:
- (3 Credits, CSIA 300)
- (3 Credits, DATA 300)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you gain introductory skills in data analytics that can benefit you in a number of industries.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.