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Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting

The Executive Graduate Certificate in Accounting program was designed for mid- and senior-level managers and individuals seeking career changes or increased job opportunities. The curricula encompass the knowledge and skills needed in accounting. Accounting courses online are offered in this program as well. Persons interested should possess at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Undergraduate prerequisites may be required for entry into the accounting certificate programs; students who have not earned degrees from appropriate fields of study may be required to take additional coursework as a prerequisite for completing the certificate in accounting. Online accounting course are available for convenience and flexibility as well.

Emphasis

Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing an emphasis in:

  • Accounting

  • Accounting Information Systems

  • Controllership

  • Taxation

Also available: Associate in Arts in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Diploma in Accounting, Master of Science in Accounting, Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting

Program Information

Program Length

Strayer University students are mostly working adults who earn their degrees at their own pace and on their own schedule. Most students attend part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 4.5 years.

On-Time Graduation Rate

94% of our students who graduated from this program between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, did so within 4.5 years.

Median Loan Debt

For all students completing this program between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, the median cumulative loan debt for each of the following are:
  • Federal student loans: $42,700
  • Private loans: $0
  • Institutional finance loans: $0
Note: This preliminary median loan data is pending confirmation from the U.S. Department of Education. It reflects total debt, including costs of living, while the median loan amount prescribed under the Department’s gainful employment regulations excludes such costs of living.

Program Costs

Cost information for Strayer University programs is available at http://www.strayer.edu/tuition_and_fees. The tuition and fees for the entire program, assuming current tuition rates, are $13,845. The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $900. Strayer University does not offer on-campus housing.

Occupations

The following U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to U.S. Department of Education regulations, and correspond to the U.S. Department of Education Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code for this program.
Title O*Net Link SOC Code
Treasurers and Controllers http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3031.01

11-3031.01
Financial Managers, Branch or Department http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3031.02

11-3031.02
Accountants http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2011.01

13-2011.01
Auditors http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2011.02

13-2011.02
Budget Analysts http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2031.00

13-2031.00
Financial Analysts http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2051.00

13-2051.00