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Accounting Foundations
Undergraduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The online undergraduate certificate program in accounting foundations at University of Maryland Global Campus can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed for business transactions, including critical thinking skills for analysis and reporting of the economic activities of an organization.
Program Highlights
- Analyze and record business transactions
- Follow monetary amounts through business accounts
- Prepare financial statements
- Apply critical thinking skills to determine proper categorization of expenditures
- Calculate interest paid on a loan payment
Required Courses
Total Credits Required:
- 18 credits, at least 9 of which you must complete with UMGC
Core Courses (6 credits)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 220)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 221)
Related Area Studies Courses (12 credits) chosen from:
- Any ACCT courses
- (3 Credits, BMGT 110)
- CMIS 102
- (3 Credits, DATA 200)
- (3 Credits, ECON 201)
- (3 Credits, ECON 203)
- Any FINC courses
- (3 Credits, IFSM 201)
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
- (3 Credits, WRTG 112)
(Contact your academic advisor for additional approved courses)
Career Preparation
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
18
Transfer Credits
Up to 9
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.
Accounting
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
If you have a way with numbers, you may want to consider earning your bachelor's degree in accounting. No matter what their mission or type of work is, all companies and agencies need accounting departments to keep their finances on track, so with an accounting degree, you'll have a wide range of directions to choose from.
This major combines theory and practice to help prepare you for analysis of and reporting on the economic activities of organizations. You'll develop skills in managerial accounting, budgeting, accounting systems, internal controls, financial analysis, financial reporting, internal and external auditing, taxation, and international accounting.
This program is also available as a minor.
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 Courses: 36 Credits
- (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)
- ACCT 424
- (3 Credits, ACCT 436)
or any upper-level ACCT course - (3 Credits, ACCT 438)
or any upper-level ACCT course
Related Required Courses: 27 Credits
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.
Acquisition & Contract Management
Master of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
This program addresses many challenges faced by government contracting for specialized acquisitions. These acquisitions include contracts for services, research and development, and information technology. You'll learn to navigate ongoing demands for the implementation of performance-based contracts and competitive sourcing as competition for resources grows within the government and throughout industry.
Program Highlights
The Master of Science in Acquisition and Contract Management can help prepare you for careers in government and commercial organizations across multiple industries. The program addresses many challenges faced by government contracting for specialized acquisitions. These acquisitions include contracts for services, research and development, and information technology. You'll learn to navigate ongoing demands for the implementation of performance-based contracts and competitive sourcing as competition for resources grows within the government and throughout industry.
Required Courses
Foundation Course
- (6 Credits, DCL 600M)
Core Courses
- (6 Credits, ACM 610)
- (6 Credits, ACM 620)
- (6 Credits, ACM 630)
- (6 Credits, ACM 640)
- (6 Credits, ACM 670)
Career Preparation
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
We recommend you take ASC 605 to improve your computing skills. We recommend you take ASC 601 to improve your graduate writing skills.
Total Program Credits
36
Transfer Credits
Exactly 6
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $350 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
Military-Specific Details
State-Specific Details