Accounting Analytics
The Graduate Certificate in Accounting Analytics at Kent State University is a fully online program designed to equip accounting professionals with cutting-edge data analysis and technology skills. This certificate program focuses on leveraging data to enhance financial decision-making and improve organizational performance. Ideal for those looking to advance their careers in accounting or broaden their expertise, the curriculum covers essential topics in data analytics, financial modeling, and reporting tools. With flexible online coursework, Kent State’s Accounting Analytics certificate prepares graduates to thrive in the data-driven landscape of modern accounting.
Accounting Analytics Graduate Certificate Program Overview
The Accounting Analytics graduate certificate presents material relevant to advanced practice of accounting and includes knowledge tested on the CPA exam. The certificate focuses on the application of technology that supports analytical approaches in the accounting profession. The completed certificate may be applied to satisfy a portion of the course requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply research and analytical skills to solve accounting problems.
- Effectively communicate using oral and written communication skills in a business setting.
- Assemble, cleanse and analyze the information provided by information systems, and prepare summary reports useful for business decision-making.
Accounting Analytics Graduate Certificate Program Admissions Requirements
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 3.000 GPA in accounting classes and 2.700 overall GPA on a 4.000-point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score
1International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
Important Dates
Accounting Analytics Graduate Certificate Program Courses
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| ACCT 53013 | ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ACCT 53043 | INTERNAL AUDIT AND FRAUD EXAMINATION | 3 |
| ACCT 63024 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDIT: CONTROLS AND ANALYTICS | 3 |
| ACCT 63050 | ADVANCED ACCOUNTING ANALYTICS AND TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 12 | |
Accounting Analytics Graduate Certificate Program Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $860.00 | $2,580 | $10,320 part-time1 $6,500 full-time2 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $870.00 | $2,610 | $10,400 part-time3 $6,600 full-time4 |
1The $860.00 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time Ohio resident graduate students taking fewer than 11 credit hours per semester.
2The flat-rate semester fee of $6,528.50 applies to full-time Ohio resident graduate students taking between 11-18 credit hours per semester.
3The $870.00 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time non-Ohio resident graduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 11 credit hours per semester, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour.
4The flat-rate semester fee of $6,528.50 applies to full-time non-Ohio resident graduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking between 11-18 credit hours, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour of actual credits taken (between 11-18 semester credits or $110-$180). This amount was calculated at student taking 12 credits in one semester ($120).
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour.
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
Accounting Analytics Graduate Certificate Careers
- 4.3% about as fast as the average
- 1,436,100 number of jobs
- $73,560 potential earnings
Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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