Accounting Analytics Certificate
Data is an asset, and those who know how to use it are at a significant advantage in the modern economy. The Accounting Analytics Certificate is designed for students and professionals looking to leverage their organization’s data and utilize it in business decision making and risk reduction. The certificate may be pursued to fulfill credits needed to obtain the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license as well as by professionals who wish to deepen analytical skillsets. The structure of the program requires no coursework during the traditional “busy season” and is unique in that it provides foundational knowledge as well as the opportunity to pursue niche topics in government/nonprofit and fraud analytics.
All students admitted to the Accounting Analytics Certificate are required to complete at least 12 credit hours of course work with all courses being taken at the graduate level.
This certificate can be taken 100% online, and no programming knowledge is required! Additionally, students will have the opportunity to work with companies to explore real-world examples and tackle the issues that industries are struggling with currently, while giving strategic thought to challenges of the future.
Curriculum
Required Core:
MBA 6100 - Business Analytics
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3 credits
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ACCO 5060 - Accounting Analytics
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3 credits
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Note: Starting the program in Summer Session 1 is ideal for course sequencing
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Audit Core
ACCO 6065 - Advanced Audit and Analytics
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3 credits
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Niche Elective
ACCO 6535 Fraud Examination and Analytics
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3 credits
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ACCO 6525 Government and Nonprofit Accounting and Analytics
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3 credits
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For more information or to begin your application, please email gsm@marquette.edu