UBalt's undergraduate Accounting Certificate offers the focused skills you need to pursue a rewarding career in accounting and
prepares you for the CPA exam.
Your next career step is UBalt's Upper-Division, Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting.
It prepares you for a career in accounting and leads to entry into the profession
as a certified public accountant.
The certificate in accounting is designed for individuals who wish to change to a
career with an accounting focus who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree in a
field other than accounting. The accounting certificate provides the accounting coursework
necessary to sit for the CPA exam in Maryland. The program also meets the requirements
for beginning accounting and auditing positions with the Federal government (four
years of college including 24 semester hours in accounting or an equivalent combination
of education and experience).
The certificate is a 24- to 30-credit program based upon accounting courses on your
transcript. By completing this program you will meet the accounting and ethic course
requirements necessary to sit for the Maryland CPA exam and apply your knowledge to
succeed on those parts of the exam. The program meets the guidelines for accounting
and ethics established in Maryland's educational requirements dated October 1, 2011, that qualifies those who can sit for the Uniform CPA exam.
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Want a career with great job prospects? Accounting could be the perfect fit! With a projected growth of six percent over
the next decade, there's a strong demand for accountants and auditors. That means
plenty of job openings every year.
Accountants and auditors do exciting work like:
Uncovering the financial story: Analyzing financial statements to ensure accuracy
and compliance.
Mastering the tax code: Calculating taxes, preparing returns, and ensuring timely
payments.
Protecting the bottom line: Inspecting accounts and systems for efficiency and identifying
potential fraud risks.
Organizing the financial world: Maintaining accurate and organized financial records.
Strategic problem-solving: Assessing financial operations, identifying challenges,
and recommending solutions to improve business performance.
Driving business growth: Suggesting ways to reduce costs, increase revenue, and boost
profits.
What Our
Graduates Do
The skills and knowledge you learn in the undergraduate certificate will prepare you
for the CPA exam, however, if you are just looking for a way to impact your organization,
this is a great way to do it.
Common Roles
Government Accountant
Management Accountant
Public Accountant
External and Internal Auditors
Accounting students gain life lessons in tax clinics
It just gives you hands-on experience. I learn this way better.
We believe that ambition, hard work and resilience are the truest indicators of success.
The University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business helps you achieve your career
goals. We value your real-world experience and believe it brings a valuable perspective
to the classroom. Whether you’re looking to launch your career, seek a promotion or
even a career change, our programs provide the support and network you need to succeed.
You'll be taught by professors who aim to equip you with the skills needed in a dynamic
business environment and you’ll learn alongside a diverse group of classmates, gaining
from their perspectives while enriching theirs with yours.
The Merrick School of Business holds AACSB International accreditation. This is the world's leading standard-setting body for business education,
and accredits only 6 percent of the world's top business schools, recognizing them
as trailblazers in teaching, research, and societal impact.
We started in 1925 in Baltimore with a simple mission—to offer access to life-changing
educational opportunities tailored to working adults. In the evening hours, long after
traditional schools closed, students came to our urban campus to achieve their goals,
one class at a time. Those classes—and how they are offered—have evolved, but our
mission holds true. Learn more about the University of Baltimore story.
