By building fluency in the language of business and enhancing your financial acumen, you will develop critical skills to make complex decisions in an ever-changing business environment. This certificate affords non-business Emory graduate students the opportunity to become proficient in accounting topics in preparation for a range of career paths.
Graduate Certificate in Accounting
Unlock Opportunities with Accounting Insights
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Eligibility
This certificate is available to Emory students enrolled in graduate programs outside of Goizueta Business School (Laney, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Rollins, Candler). -
Requirements
Complete four courses: ACT 512M Financial Reporting & Analysis and three graduate accounting electives (see list of elective options below). -
Credentials
Earn a certificate from a top-20 business school and be prepared to sit for Financial & Managerial Accounting Associate certification.
Graduate Accounting Certificate Course Options
Complete four courses: ACT 512M Financial Reporting & Analysis and three graduate accounting electives from the list below.
Fall/Spring Courses
- ACT 599 Strategic Cost Management
Fall Courses
- ACT 520 Accounting Analytics: Insights for Action
- ACT 538 Corporate Political Strategy
- ACT 599 Firm Fundamentals and Mispricing
- ACT 599 Sustainability Measurement & Reporting
- ACT 612 Financial Reporting of Operations
- ACT 615 Tax Strategy
- ACT 650 Accounting for Mergers & Acquisitions
Spring Courses
- ACT 514 Financial Statement Analysis
- ACT 516 Government & Nonprofit Organizations
- ACT 530 Personal Financial Planning
- ACT 599 Machine Learning for Fundamental Analysis
- ACT 599 Ledgertech: Blockchain and Crypto Assets
- ACT 599 Compensation & Management Control
- ACT 618 Auditing
- ACT 625 Financial Reporting of Debt & Equity
Expanded Career Opportunities
Employer Demand
Employers, notably within governmental agencies, NGOs, and for-profit enterprises, increasingly seek individuals who possess both robust knowledge specific to their job function as well as a grasp of business principles and financial acumen. Stand out from peers with similar degrees from other universities by pursuing Goizueta’s Graduate Certificate in Accounting, securing a competitive edge in the job market. Career services for students pursuing the accounting certificate will be provided by their home schools.
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