Graduate Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals
University of Baltimore Graduate Programs
The graduate certificate in Accounting Fundamentals is designed primarily for individuals who want to strengthen their understanding of accounting or individuals seeking to fulfill the accounting requirements for the CPA examination, but not wishing to earn a graduate business degree. The certificate courses may satisfy six elective credits in the M.B.A. program or twelve of the prerequisite credits in the M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services program.
REQUIREMENTS (12 credits)
The certificate requires ACCT 504: Introduction to Accounting (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite for each course in the certificate program and the completion of the following courses:
- ACCT 510 Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT 511 Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 512 Auditing /Accounting Information Systems
- ACCT 513 Intermediate Accounting III / Advanced Accounting
Application: Complete your application. Questions about the application should be directed to the Office of Admissions (410.837.6565).
Personal Statement: Detail your reasons for seeking a graduate business education, your short-and long-term professional and personal goals, and how you think this graduate program will help you achieve them. Provide any additional information highlighting unique aspects of your candidacy to the Admissions Committee. Please limit statement to 1,000 words.
Transcripts: Submit two copies of official transcripts from all institutions attended. Applicants to the graduate business certificate programs are required to have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
Letters of Recommendation: Provide two letters of recommendation addressing your abilities to successfully complete a graduate business program.
Resume: Provide a current resume detailing employment history (including dates, titles, responsibilities, and community activities.
GMAT: The GMAT is not required for applicants to the graduate business certificate programs.