Accounting and Financial Analytics Advanced Certificate


Accounting and Financial Analytics: Online
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A graduate credential driven by real-time employer demand
Accounting and financial analytics jobs will grow 15% by 2026, nearly triple the overall labor market. Employers need accounting and financial analysts to help make data-driven financial decisions, improve processes and profits, and solve their most pressing finance problems.
The business analytics job market
80k+
Average Annual Salary
15%
Employment Growth
190%
Demand Growth for AI
245%
Demand Growth for Blockchain
Program Highlights
Developed and taught by RIT's esteemed Saunders College of Business faculty, the advanced certificate in accounting and financial analytics provides knowledge in data science and statistical analysis so accounting and finance professionals can mine and analyze data to improve business strategy, operations, and outcomes.
Designed for working professionals studying part-time, you may complete this graduate certificate in 12 months. The online curriculum and faculty are identical to the on-campus program, and online students receive the same distinguished certificate. The analytics courses offered focus on a variety of applications across various business disciplines.
Curriculum
Choose one of the following:
A foundation for the MS in Business Analytics
With your advanced certificate in accounting and financial analytics, the MS in Business Analytics is within your reach. The 12 credits/four courses will count toward the master’s degree.
Admission Requirements
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent)
- Submit a personal statement
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae
- Submit two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources
- International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE
Cost
The online advanced certificate in accounting and financial analytics requires 12 credits and costs $1,237 per credit hour (Academic Year 2021 – 2022). This tuition reflects the RIT Online discount of 43% of the advanced certificate in accounting and financial analytics campus-based program cost.
Keep in mind that there are many options available that may help you lower your costs including:
- Military tuition benefits
- Support from employers
- Private scholarships
- Financing
- Payment plans
RIT’s Saunders College of Business is accredited by the AACSB, the premier agency which defines quality standards for business programs.
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