DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate of Advanced Study in Accountancy in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
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Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Advanced Study in Accountancy Certificate is perfect for students seeking focused, short-term education in specific accounting technical areas. This graduate-level program helps learners enhance their skills beyond undergraduate studies or prepare for accounting certification exams. Courses numbered 600 or higher completed with a C grade or better count toward the Master of Accounting Science degree requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOEFL ibt. Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with at least 15 semester hours in accounting or department approval (prior work experience will be given consideration). If applicants do not have an undergraduate business degree from an AACSB-accredited institution, they must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) in the last 60 semester hours of the baccalaureate program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) at the baccalaureate institution.
Students interested in a certificate should apply no later than the Graduate School admission deadline. Students are also required to complete an application with the certificate coordinator. The department application for admission and other pertinent information are available on the Department of Accountancy website: www.cob.niu.edu/accy/.
To successfully complete any certificate program, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the certificate courses. All courses must be completed at NIU within six calendar years of starting.
An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with at least 15 semester hours in accounting or department approval (prior work experience will be given consideration). If applicants do not have an undergraduate business degree from an AACSB-accredited institution, they must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) in the last 60 semester hours of the baccalaureate program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) at the baccalaureate institution.
Students interested in a certificate should apply no later than the Graduate School admission deadline. Students are also required to complete an application with the certificate coordinator. The department application for admission and other pertinent information are available on the Department of Accountancy website: www.cob.niu.edu/accy/.
To successfully complete any certificate program, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the certificate courses. All courses must be completed at NIU within six calendar years of starting.
Tuition
USD
18,180