Program Overview
Learn in-depth about our Graduate Certificate in Accounting
Diversify your career opportunities by earning a Graduate Certificate in Accounting online from Northwest Missouri State University. Develop specialized skills you can apply immediately in a broad range of accounting settings in a program designed for working professionals.
In this accredited online program, you will learn to present financial statements using theoretical concepts with practical techniques of financial analysis. You will gain expertise in assessing risk while applying audit principles in gathering evidence, developing conclusions and proposing solutions, as well as deepen your knowledge of the rules of financial reporting for business entities.
The curriculum provides an in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of cost accounting, taxation, accounting ethics and more. All of our courses are taught by highly qualified, caring professors with professional credentials who help you develop accounting expertise through relevant, real-world applications.
Adding an online graduate certificate to your accounting credentials can lead to added job security, new leadership roles or distinction from your peers. Plus, the coursework can be applied toward a Northwest online MBA in Accounting if you choose to pursue that instead of the certificate once you begin. According to Emsi Burning Glass, projected job growth for accountants and auditors is 4.4% over the next 10 years in Missouri and the contiguous states.
Accreditation:
The business programs at Northwest Missouri State University are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). For more information about ACBSP accreditation, visit acbsp.org.
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Accreditation:
The business programs at Northwest Missouri State University are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). For more information about ACBSP accreditation, visit acbsp.org.
Tuition
Details on our affordable tuition
Our Graduate Certificate in Accounting online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. There is a $35 per course fee.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Cert. in Accounting | $446 | $1,338 | $5,352 |
Important Refund Information
| 2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
| 4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
| 6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
| 8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
Required Fees:
Required fee per course: $35
Total required fees: $140
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
Northwest online dates and deadlines
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 4/25/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/24/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 6/20/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/17/25 | 8/8/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/14/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/20/25 | 10/10/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/9/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/15/25 | 12/5/25 |
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Admissions
Here’s how to get started
At Northwest, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Accounting online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Resume detailing professional experience
- GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- 3 years of work experience or acceptable GMAT/GRE score
Required Documentation
Applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Accounting program at Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in business from a regionally accredited university must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and one of the following:
- Three years of continuous professional full-time work experience
- Three years of continuous full-time United States enlisted or commissioned military service
- Graduate degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- 3.50 or higher undergraduate GPA
- A GMAT score of 440 or above
- An admission index of 1100 (undergraduate GPA x 200 + GMAT)
- A GRE score of 285 or above
- An admission index of 965 (undergraduate GPA x 200 + GRE)
- A 70th percentile on the Business Major Field Test score or above
If you do not meet the above requirements, you may apply if you have a bachelor's degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited university plus one of the following:
- A GMAT score of 440 or above
- A GRE score of 285 or above
- 3.5 overall undergraduate GPA
- An admission index of 1,100 (undergraduate GPA x 200 + GMAT)
- An admission index of 965 (undergraduate GPA x 200 + GRE)
In addition to the general requirements prescribed by the Graduate School, all students without an undergraduate degree in a business field must successfully complete MGMT 54201: MBA Business Foundation before any graduate course.
Official transcript(s) can be emailed to: [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Graduate Records SpecialistNorthwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9304.
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Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Resume detailing professional experience
- GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- 3 years of work experience or acceptable GMAT/GRE score
Courses
Take a look at your graduate certificate in accounting coursework
For the Graduate Certificate in Accounting online program, the curriculum is comprised of four courses (12 credit hours), including three concentration courses and one elective.
Applicants to this program who do not have a bachelor's degree in business are required to successfully complete the MBA Business Foundation (MGMT 54201) course as their first class, which is designed specifically for students who are new to business curriculum. The MBA Business Foundation course will not count towards the elective requirement for this program.
ACCT 51646 (Managerial Accounting) is a suggested course for the elective requirement of the Grad Cert in Accounting if you do not plan on going into the MBA-Accounting program later. This is only a suggestion for the elective requirement – it is not required and it is not a pre-requisite.
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