Additional Program Information
- Program Admission Requirements
- Experience Recommended for Success
Before enrolling in any graduate accounting course, you must do one of the following:
- Complete 15 credits of undergraduate accounting coursework, with a grade of C or better in each course; upon submission of an official transcript, you may be accepted into the degree program with fewer than the required 15 credits of undergraduate accounting coursework, but you must complete that coursework before enrolling in your first graduate accounting course.
- Earn a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license as determined by a State Board of Accountancy; upon submission of documentation and verification of your having earned a CPA license, you may enroll in a graduate accounting course.
You are expected to be familiar with Microsoft Excel. We also recommend a recent background in accounting. Strong writing skills are encouraged in this program.
Before enrolling in any graduate accounting course, you must do one of the following:
- Complete 15 credits of undergraduate accounting coursework, with a grade of C or better in each course; upon submission of an official transcript, you may be accepted into the degree program with fewer than the required 15 credits of undergraduate accounting coursework, but you must complete that coursework before enrolling in your first graduate accounting course.
- Earn a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license as determined by a State Board of Accountancy; upon submission of documentation and verification of your having earned a CPA license, you may enroll in a graduate accounting course.
You are expected to be familiar with Microsoft Excel. We also recommend a recent background in accounting. Strong writing skills are encouraged in this program.
FAQs
A online graduate certificate program in accounting information security teaches students skills in subjects such as accounting information systems, data analytics, and cyberaccounting. UMGC's online graduate certificate program in accounting information security is an 18-credit program that can help you build skills such as managing accounting information systems and leading fraud examinations. The program also emphasizes learning about audit readiness and audit procedures. Typically, the credits you earn in a graduate certificate program can later be applied to a related master's degree program.
At UMGC, we want you to be happy with the investment you make in your education, and we work hard to keep our programs affordable. When you choose to pursue your online graduate certificate program in accounting information security at UMGC, you can rest assured that the quality of our curriculum is backed by our status as an accredited state university and a member institution of the University System of Maryland. Deciding whether an online graduate certificate in accounting information security is worth it for you ultimately depends on your individual needs and goals. If you're not sure whether this is the right program for you or need help figuring out how to fit the program into your life, don't hesitate to reach out to us—our advisors and success coaches are happy to help.
UMGC's online graduate certificate in accounting information security is an 18-credit program with courses offered year-round. You can expect to finish the program in one year or less, depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer. Plus, If you recently completed an undergraduate degree with coursework in accounting, you may be eligible for an accelerated pathway between UMGC's undergraduate and graduate programs that can reduce your coursework by up to 6 credits, saving you time and money.
UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The master's degree in accounting information security follows the specialty graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.
You don't need to have majored in any specific area to be successful in the online graduate certificate program in accounting information security at UMGC. However, before enrolling in any graduate accounting course at UMGC, you must meet the requirements listed under "Program Admission Requirements" above on this page. In addition, you are expected to be familiar with Microsoft Excel and have a recent background in accounting. Strong writing skills are also encouraged in this program. In addition, this certificate has specific program admission requirements, which you can find above under the Additional Program Information heading above.