Your next career step is UBalt's Upper-Division, Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting. It prepares you for a career in accounting and leads to entry into the profession as a certified public accountant.

The certificate in accounting is designed for individuals who wish to change to a career with an accounting focus who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree in a field other than accounting. The accounting certificate provides the accounting coursework necessary to sit for the CPA exam in Maryland. The program also meets the requirements for beginning accounting and auditing positions with the Federal government (four years of college including 24 semester hours in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

The certificate is a 24- to 30-credit program based upon accounting courses on your transcript. By completing this program you will meet the accounting and ethic course requirements necessary to sit for the Maryland CPA exam and apply your knowledge to succeed on those parts of the exam. The program meets the guidelines for accounting and ethics established in Maryland's educational requirements dated October 1, 2011, that qualifies those who can sit for the Uniform CPA exam.

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UPCOMING ADMISSION INFORMATION SESSIONS

Monday, Mar. 9, 2026 from 6-7 p.m. | Virtual Session | Register
Monday, May 4, 2026 from 6-7 p.m. | Virtual Session | Register

UBalt has rolling admissions. Contact Assistant Dean Kathea Smith if you'd prefer a one-on-one conversation.

EMPOWERING YOUR FUTURE

Want a career with great job prospects? Accounting could be the perfect fit! With a projected growth of six percent over the next decade, there's a strong demand for accountants and auditors. That means plenty of job openings every year.

Accountants and auditors do exciting work like:

Uncovering the financial story: Analyzing financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Mastering the tax code: Calculating taxes, preparing returns, and ensuring timely payments.
Protecting the bottom line: Inspecting accounts and systems for efficiency and identifying potential fraud risks.
Organizing the financial world: Maintaining accurate and organized financial records.
Strategic problem-solving: Assessing financial operations, identifying challenges, and recommending solutions to improve business performance.
Driving business growth: Suggesting ways to reduce costs, increase revenue, and boost profits.

What Our Graduates Do

The skills and knowledge you learn in the undergraduate certificate will prepare you for the CPA exam, however, if you are just looking for a way to impact your organization, this is a great way to do it.