Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting
Credits: 15 Credits (630 Clock Hours)
Self-Paced: 8-month completion deadline
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The Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting provides students with a broad base of knowledge in accounting principles. This program is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their accounting skills and knowledge or those looking to pursue a career in accounting. With a focus on practical skills and real-world applications, this program provides students with valuable experience they can apply in their professional careers.
Key features of this program include:
- Comprehensive coverage of accounting principles, including how to compile, analyze, and prepare critical business and financial records
- Designed for students and professionals seeking to improve their accounting skills or enter the accounting field
- Provides 15 college credits from a regionally accredited institution
- Short duration of the program at 630 clock hours
Upon completion of the program, students will have the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a variety of accounting positions, from entry-level to more advanced roles.
Popular careers in Accounting include:
- Accountant
- Accounting Clerk
- Auditing Clerk
- Accounts Receivable Clerk
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll Clerk
Students will complete the following courses to earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting:
BUS300 Introduction to Business
BUS440 Accounting Principles I
BUS442 Accounting Principles II
BUS314 Financial Accounting
BUS403 Managerial Accounting
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Accounting professionals have a 6% projected job growth between 2020-2023, which is considered faster than average. Accounting professionals work in a range of environments from small to large business, local governments, and even from home. Organizations of all types and sizes need well-trained professionals to compete in this connected, global world. You can find more information here.
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Courses are self-paced and supported by qualified faculty. Students work on their reading, assignments, and quizzes on their own time. This flexibility allows students to study while navigating the rest of their busy lives. Our courses and programs have completion deadlines, but beyond that, students can complete the work on their own schedule. Instructors are always available for questions and support. Students are not required to attend any scheduled class meetings.
We have partnered with the Meritize Platform to provide our students with financing options to fund your education. With a Meritize Loan, you can get credit for your merit and potentially improve your loan options by sharing your academic history or military background, if approved, full deferment during school is available for certain products.
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Advance your education with an accredited certificate program from Washington Technical Institute (WTI). WTI is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning.
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Washington Technical Institute is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning.
