Cert in Accounting and Related Services

This undergraduate credential in Accounting is intended for students who lack an undergraduate accounting degree and want to broaden their knowledge and career options. It may also help meet education requirements for the CPA or CMA examinations. Required courses include introductory financial and managerial accounting, two intermediate accounting courses and auditing. Students planning to apply to the The master's program in Accounting Data and Analytics must earn a B or better in each course, since these form its foundation requirement. The certificate is offered online and in hybrid format by the School of Undergraduate Studies. Golden Gate University publishes the program in its San Francisco catalog, and prospective students can request more information from the admissions office before applying. The program is intended for adult learners who balance study with employment, so the schedule reflects that need. Applicants should review the official page for current course lists, prerequisites and application steps.