8 Mo.
Program length
Online
Format
16
Credits
$536
Cost Per Credit
Expand your business credentials with a post-graduate certificate
| Accreditation | Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Transfer credit | Up to 12 approved credits |
| Certification | Prepare to earn the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) |
| Pathways | Pathways to continued post-graduate education |
Become the Financial Visionary Your Organization Needs with an Accounting Graduate Certificate Online
Don’t just report on your organization’s financial status—help shape its future with the advanced accounting and finance skills taught in Herzing University’s Post-Master’s Certificate in Accounting and Finance. In as few as 8 months of online study, you can:
- Gain exposure to new technologies that support accounting and finance
- Learn to analyze existing accounting systems and develop new ones
- Develop strategic decision-making skills for leveraging financial assets and instruments
- Learn techniques for modeling financial accounting data
- Strengthen your knowledge of regulation, legislation and compliance issues
In addition, the course content in this program is designed to help you prepare to earn Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). This intensive, short-term program offers life-long benefits for your career.
Classes Start March 6th
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Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance Curriculum
Whether you are building on an established career in the field or have just decided to become an accountant, our post graduate certificate program offers the knowledge you need—all in as little as one to three semesters of study.
The curriculum covers 16 credit hours of course content. Courses include:
- Finance and Accounting for Decision-Making or Technology and Innovation
- Accounting in the Organization
- Corporate Financial Planning
- Financial Decision Analysis and Support
- Global Business Perspectives
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Post Master's Certificate in Accounting and Finance | 8 | 16 |
i. Average number of months for students to complete program. Program availability varies by location.
Required Courses
All courses, 16.00 semester credit hours, are required.
or BU 620 Technology and Innovation Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
Tuition & Cost
When you accept the 10% tuition discount from our Financial Commitment Scholarship, the cost of tuition for the Post Master's Certificate in Accounting program is $536 per credit.1
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants, both through Herzing University and several national scholarship websites.
Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.
i. Financial Commitment Scholarship eligibility requirements: Recommended that students limit student loan borrowing to only what is needed to cover the cost of tuition and fees. Students may borrow up to $2,000 in student loans in excess of tuition and fees to cover their cost of attendance and retain eligibility for this scholarship. Excess loan eligibility dependent on individual student situation.
Admission Requirements
Herzing University's Post-Master's Certificate programs are open candidates who have completed a Master’s degree or higher in a business related discipline from an accredited institution.
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Classes Start March 6th
Waived Enrollment FeeWhy Herzing
The graduate certificate in Accounting and Finance is for experienced professionals who hold an MBA or other business-related master’s degree. Benefits include:
- Convenient, flexible online study
- The same industry-experienced instructors who teach our MBA courses
- Course content that prepares you to earn globally recognized, industry-standard professional certification after completion
Whether you are building on an established career in the field or have just decided to specialize in accounting and finance, Herzing University's post graduate certificate program offers the knowledge you need—all in as little as one to three semesters of study.
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Post Master's Certificate - Accounting Degree Programs
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This program prepares an existing or emerging organizational or team leader with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for management positions in various business enterprises. The Post-Master's Certificate in Accounting and Finance is designed to prepare the graduate to sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). The CMA is the globally recognized, advanced-level credential appropriate for accountants and financial professionals in business. Achieving the CMA demonstrates your professional expertise in financial planning, analysis, control, decision support, and professional ethics.
It is important to note that this certificate program, even when combined with the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program at Herzing University, may not fulfill all of the requirements for graduates to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam or apply for licensure in some states or jurisdictions. Many states require a specific number of graduate accounting classes as well as specific graduate accounting courses. Others may require several years of professional experience. This program is not designed to fulfill any of those requirements.
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Accreditations & Disclosures
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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