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Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

Advanced Accounting

Course Delivery
100% online
Total Credits
12
Approximate Tuition Cost
$6,900
Degree Feature
Satisfies a portion of MSA degree course requirements

Program Overview

The Advanced Accounting graduate certificate presents material relevant to the advanced practice of accounting and includes knowledge tested on the CPA exam.

The completed certificate may be applied to satisfy a portion of the course requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting degree.

Program Structure

  • 12 minimum total credits
  • 4 graduate-level courses

Admissions Requirements

  • 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) by earning one of the following:
    • Minimum 525 TOEFL PBT score
    • Minimum 71 TOEFL IBT score
    • Minimum 74 MELAB score
    • Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
    • Minimum 50 PTE score
    • Minimum 100 Duolingo English score

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Dates

Aug
21
Classes Begin
Fall 2023 Semester
Jan
16
Classes Begin
Spring 2023 Semester
Aug
19
Classes Begin
Fall 2024

Courses

The courses required for the certificate can be found at the link below:

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Tuition and Fees

Ohio Residents

Per Credit Hour Per 3-Credit Course Approximate Tuition Cost
$571.90 $1,715.70

$6,900 part-time1

$6,300 full-time2

Non-Ohio Residents

Per Credit Hour Per 3-Credit CourseApproximate Tuition Cost
$581.90$1,745.70

$6,400 part-time3

$6,500 full-time4

1The $571.90 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 $6,277.40 applies to full-time Ohio resident graduate students taking between 11-18 credit hours per semester.

3The $581.90 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 $6,277.40 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).

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 the One Stop for Student Services 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.

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