Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting

The Certificate in Accounting is designed for individuals who are interested in learning more about the accounting profession, the role of accountants in business and developing an accounting knowledge base. 

Candidates for the Certificate in Accounting must have a high school degree or GED.  Certificate courses must be completed with an overall grade point average of C (2.00) or better.  One of the six course requirements may be waived due to previous college coursework in Accounting.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of accountant.
• Use accounting terminology.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret accounting information to prepare appropriate documents.
• Analyze financial transactions.
• Communicate accounting results to management.
• Apply accounting information in making business decisions.
• Enhance their problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, technical skills, and team skills.

Curriculum Requirements (6):

• ACCT 220 Introduction to Financial Accounting
• ACCT 221 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
• ACCT 321 Intermediate Accounting I
• ACCT 322 Intermediate Accounting II
• Choose two (2) Electives:
  • ACCT 303 Accounting Information Systems
  • ACCT 326 Cost Accounting
  • ACCT 428 Taxation

Job Possibilities
Full charge bookkeeper for a small business
Accounts Receivables Clerk
Accounts Payable Clerk
Payroll Clerk
Financial Clerk

For further information about the Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting, please contact the Program Coordinator & Advisor, Mark Inman at minman@framingham.edu.

Requirements are accurate to date. However, the University reserves the right to change requirements in the future, and will notify applicants should any changes be made.