Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting — Boston
The Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting empowers students with a solid knowledge base in accounting principles - including how to compile, analyze, and prepare critical business and financial records.
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Overview
Northeastern’s Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting is well-suited for current professionals interested in specializing their accounting skills to a management level – as well as for individuals looking to enter the accounting field.
Through a targeted curriculum, this certificate program equips students with a broad base of knowledge in accounting principles, including how to compile, analyze, and prepare critical business and financial records.
For eligible students, a maximum of 12 semester hours of course work may be transferred into the program.
Please note, that students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting degree program are not eligible for this certificate program.
Program objectives
- Build a working knowledge of accounting principles
- Be able to compile, analyze and prepare financial records
Unique Features
- Ideal for those looking to improve current skills or begin a new career
- Courses available online or at the Boston campus for maximum flexibility
Check out your career prospects
Popular Jobs
| Job Title | Growth Rate | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Manager | 16% | $139,790K |
| Financial Analyst | 8% | $96,220K |
| Budget Analyst | 3% | $82,260K |
| Accountants and auditors | 4% | $78,000K |
Get Set With a Custom Course Plan
Please note: The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.
Cost and Tuition
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Application Deadlines
The deadlines below are recommended; however, admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and applications submitted after these deadlines will still be considered for the upcoming term.
The domestic deadlines below allow time for those transferring credits. More details.
Domestic Application Deadlines
International Application Deadlines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.
Did you know?
Increasing globalization and economic growth are expected to drive demand for accountants and financial professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job prospects for accountants and auditors are outstanding, with faster-than-average growth expected from 2016 to 2026. While job opportunities are expected to be favorable overall, individuals with professional certifications, especially certified public accountants (CPAs), certified management accountants (CMAs), or certified financial analysts (CFAs), are likely to enjoy the best opportunities in the finance and accounting field.
Impressive Numbers
- A degree in accounting is ranked #1, in terms of in-demand degrees, according to Forbes, 2016.
- 632,400 new business and financial jobs will be added by 2024 according to BLS, 2015. This is much faster job growth than other occupations.
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