Next Start Date: Online Certificate in Accounting
Build in-demand skills and position yourself to succeed in this respected and rewarding business profession with UMass Lowell's online Certificate in Accounting. Designed for individuals who have earned a bachelor's in another discipline, this 6-course certificate reflects the required undergraduate-level courses that are needed to apply to most graduate-level accounting degree programs. The courses from this certificate program fulfill the prerequisite course requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting.
Complete in as Little as 12 Months
One of the Most Affordable Tuitions in the Nation
Career Outlook
Occupations
- Accountants
- Auditors
- Budget Analysts
- Credit Analysts
- Financial Managers
- Payroll Clerks
- Revenue Agents
- Tax Collectors
- Tax Preparers
"Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029. As the economy grows, more workers should be needed to prepare and examine financial records."
Key Takeaways
Deepen your professional knowledge of a range of topics, including:
- Principles related to the preparation of financial statements
- Managerial control of the elements of product costs
- Rules and regulations of the Internal Revenue Code
- Professional auditing standards, ethics and legal responsibilities
One Success Leads to Another
Apply credits from lower credentials to higher ones. Our programs are designed to build upon themselves:
Curriculum Outline
- 6 Courses / 18 Credits
Note: Accounting/Financial (ACCT.2010) and Accounting/Managerial (ACCT.2020) are prerequisite courses and should have already been taken as part of your undergraduate degree program. If you have not already taken these two courses, you are required to take them before you can take any of the following ACCT.3000/4000 level Accounting courses.
Required Courses (6 / 18cr)
- ACCT.3010 Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT.3020 Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT.3210 Cost Accounting - Available Summer 2023!
- ACCT.4310 Federal Income Taxes - Available Summer 2023!
- ACCT.3030 Accounting Information Systems - Available Summer 2023!
- ACCT.4210 Auditing - Available Summer 2023!
Course Descriptions
Prerequisites:
ACCT.2020 pre-req
Prerequisites:
ACCT.3 ( 'C' or above) pre-req
Prerequisites:
ACCT.30 with 'C' or above pre-
Prerequisites:
ACCT.3030 with ('C' or above)
Prerequisites:
ACCT.2020 pre-req
Undergraduate Certificate Requirements
Students enrolled in UMass Lowell certificate programs must complete all courses and maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better to earn the certificate. All certificate courses must be completed within a five-year period.
Certificate Completion
Students who successfully complete the certificate program should submit a Certificate Petition Form to have their certificate mailed to them.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition at UMass Lowell is typically half the cost of private colleges, and our online tuition is among the lowest in the nation. Tuition for online programs offered through the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies is the same whether you live in-state, out-of-state or outside of the U.S.
Summer 2023 Tuition |
Cost Per Credit | Cost Per 3-Credit Course* |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate |
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| Online | $380 | $1,140 |
| Online Business** | $385 | $1,155 |
| On Campus Lowell | $340 | $1,020 |
| On Campus Haverhill | $300 | $900 |
Additional Costs |
|
|---|---|
| Term Registration Fee | $30 |
| Late Fee | $50 |
Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree from United States institution in something other than accounting or undergraduate degree from a non-United States institution in any field.
- Prerequisites: Financial Accounting (ACCT.2010) and Managerial Accounting (ACCT.2020)
In addition to completing the Application for Admission, students interested in this program must contact their prior institution of higher education and have their
official college transcripts forwarded directly from that institution to UMass Lowell at the address below.
Applying into an Undergraduate Certificate Program
Apply to an undergraduate certificate program using the Online Application Form or by printing and completing the Undergraduate Certificate Application Form in .pdf file format. Applicants will be required to have either their official high school transcript, HiSET®, GED® or their most recent college transcript if applicable, sent to Graduate, Online & Professional Studies at the address below. Applications, transcripts, and other correspondence should be sent to:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies
Undergraduate Admissions
839 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor
Lowell, MA 01854
Undergraduate certificate applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no fee to apply. You will be notified upon acceptance.
Questions Regarding Your Undergraduate Application?
Email OCE_Admissions@uml.edu or call 978-934-2474.
For General Assistance:
Call the Advising Center at 978-934-2474 or 800-480-3190. Our academic advisors are here to help!
