The Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Accounting program is intended to provide students with concentrated training in accounting and closely related fields and is designed for those who want to develop proficiency in accounting, an area where there is likely to be an adequate market demand for the next several years.

The program is open to anyone who possesses a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university. The only requirements for entry are an application and official transcript for all undergraduate work must be submitted to the School of Business and Economics. The program is keyed to the needs of a broad spectrum of individuals who wish to move into a field that is both challenging and rewarding. The age range of the participants in the program is higher than that of typical students, running from the early twenties to forties. Enrollment may be either full time or part time. The length of time required to complete this program depends on undergraduate courses already completed. The full range of counseling and placement services of the school is available to certificate students.

Student Consumer Information about this Program

Admissions

Students must have a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university. An application and application fee plus an official transcript of all undergraduate work must be submitted to the director of the School of Business and Economics.

A complete review of undergraduate work will determine the student's plan of study.

Personal Computer Prerequisites

Students must demonstrate competency in the use of personal computers, particularly in spreadsheet use. Students who do not have these minimum skills will be required to take CSCI A106 Introduction to Computing.

Transfer Credits

Up to 6 credit hours can be granted for courses taken at other accredited colleges and universities, provided that the student submits evidence (for example, catalog descriptions of courses) that the courses are equivalent to those specified in the Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Accounting program. A student who has already successfully completed, whether as an undergraduate or graduate student, any course specified in the program can, at his or her option, repeat the course or take another approved course

The specific requirements are as follows.

Accounting (24 cr.)

• BUS A201 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 cr.)
• BUS A202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 cr.)
• BUS A311 Intermediate Accounting I (3 cr.)
• BUS A312 Intermediate Accounting II (3 cr.)
• BUS A325 Cost Accounting (3 cr.)
• BUS A328 Introduction to Taxation (3 cr.)
• BUS A424 Auditing (3 cr.)
• Additional accounting (3 cr.)

Total (24 cr.)

Basic Business and Economics Core (6 cr.)

• BUS F301 Financial Management (3 cr.)
• Select one of the following
  • BUS F420 Investments (3 cr.)
  • BUS F494 International Finance (3 cr.)

Total (6 cr.)

No more than 6 credit hours in business law and no more than 6 credit hours in computer science.

Students who wish to sit for the Indiana CPA exam must meet these requirements. Consultation with the director is strongly advised to ensure meeting these requirements.