Fast-track your accounting skills.
The Accounting Certificate is designed to transition individuals into the accounting industry by providing those with an undergraduate degree in something other than accounting with a solid foundation in accounting principles and how to apply them in practice. It also provides a bridge for students looking to enter and succeed in the UAB Master of Accounting (MAc) program.
Students without a bachelor's degree in accounting from an AACSB-accredited university can be admitted to the Master of Accounting program after completing this bridge certificate. These students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Accounting Certificate program courses.
In some cases, prospective MAc students may be able to waive the Accounting Certificate requirement by contacting the MAc program team. Applicants might be able to waive some or all eight courses.
Who can benefit?
- Individuals looking to transition into the accounting industry (typically with an undergraduate degree in something other than accounting).
- Professionals looking to gain accounting knowledge to enhance their already established career.
- Prospective students who want to prepare for success/entry to the UAB MAc program.
Courses and Program Requirements
The Accounting Certificate consists of eight courses covering principles of accounting, financial accounting, cost accounting, and income taxation.
- The Accounting Certificate requires that students earn a C or better in all eight courses.
- Admission to the UAB MAc program requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Accounting Certificate program courses.
Required courses
- AC 200: Principles of Accounting I
- AC 201: Principles of Accounting II
- AC 300 Financial Accounting I
- AC 304 Accounting Information Systems
- AC 310 Financial Accounting II
- AC 401 Cost Accounting
- AC 402 Income Taxation I
- AC 430 Financial Accounting III
Admission
Current students: learn more about admission.
If you are not a current UAB student, please contact Brandon Cox for more information on the application process.
