Graduate Certificate in Accounting Online
Update and deepen your knowledge of accounting from a managerial perspective. This fast-paced online certificate program maximizes the value of both your time and budget, offering career-relevant insights you can use immediately.
Program Overview
Check out the benefits of our Accounting Graduate Certificate
Whether you’re stepping into a new accounting role or seeking to advance to the next level in an established business career, our Graduate Certificate in Accounting online is a time-efficient way to achieve your goals. This highly focused program hones in on critical issues in today’s global market. Coursework topics span economic strategies, business valuation, financial statement analysis, and performance measurements.
In 100% online courses taught by top-tier faculty, you will study both the theories and practices that affect the full spectrum of accounting functions. Learn how to use financial information to make budgeting and pricing recommendations and solve accounting-related business issues.
Upon completing this accounting certificate online program, you will be able to:
- Generate and utilize information from key reports, including cost functions, product costs and cost allocations, cost/benefit analysis, budgeting, and performance measurements
- Understand the theoretical framework for financial statement analysis and business evaluation
- Conduct independent and collaborative investigations for special-interest accounting problems
- Generate and utilize information from key reports, including cost functions, product costs and cost allocations, cost/benefit analysis, budgeting, and performance measurements
- Understand the theoretical framework for financial statement analysis and business evaluation
- Conduct independent and collaborative investigations for special-interest accounting problems
Accounting career opportunities:
- Comptroller
- Accounting Manager
- Accounting Business Owner
- Chief Accounting Officer
- Budget Analyst
- Comptroller
- Accounting Manager
- Accounting Business Owner
- Chief Accounting Officer
- Budget Analyst
Also available:
St. Cloud State offers additional graduate certificates and a Master of Business Administration online. Check out our MBA and other graduate certificate online programs.
Accreditation
The Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB). Less than 6% of the world’s schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation. We are one of two business schools in Minnesota to hold AACSB accreditation for 45+ years, showing a long-standing record of excellence.
Tuition
Discover the value of our affordable tuition
Our online graduate certificate program offers the same tuition to all in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition is affordable and includes all fees.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grad Cert – Accounting | $633.33 | $1,900 | $5,700* |
*Tuition includes all standard fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time. Local students may opt-in to additional fees giving them access to several on-campus resources. Click here for more information on the cost of attendance for St. Cloud State University.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Choose the start date that fits your calendar
The online graduate certificate program from St. Cloud State features 7-week courses and multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring A | 1/12/25 | 12/27/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/21/25 |
| Spring B | 3/9/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/18/25 |
| Summer A | 5/11/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/20/25 |
| Summer B | 7/6/25 | 6/20/25 | 6/26/25 | 7/1/25 | 7/15/25 |
| Fall A | 8/31/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/25/25 | 8/27/25 | 9/9/25 |
| Fall B | 10/26/25 | 10/20/25 | 10/20/25 | 10/22/25 | 11/4/25 |
Now enrolling:
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Gather these admission materials for the Accounting Grad Cert
Our streamlined admissions process makes it easy for you to get started right away. Please read the admission requirements to ensure you qualify.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 2.75 undergraduate GPA
- No GMAT required
Application Requirements
- Professional resume
- Contact information for two professional references
- $78 application fee
- Short-answer questions, limit to 1200 characters/about 200 words (Note: counter in the system counts characters):
- How will this graduate certificate contribute to your personal or professional growth?
- As a graduate student, what do you aspire to contribute to the certificate courses and your fellow students?
Transcripts
Please submit transcripts from all colleges attended. We will accept unofficial transcripts at the time of application; however, official transcripts will need to be submitted before the end of the first term in the program. St. Cloud State staff will download official transcripts for graduates of St. Cloud State and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
Non-St. Cloud State/Minnesota State transcripts may be ordered through the records office and delivered electronically to:
- Parchment – St. Cloud State University >> Graduate Admissions
- National Student Clearinghouse – St. Cloud State University >> Graduate Admissions
Official paper and international transcripts may be mailed to:
School of Graduate Studies
720 4th Ave S
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Courses
Preview the study topics in your accounting certificate courses
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Accounting online, you must complete three courses (nine credit hours).
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