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Online Accounting and Organizations Certificate
Enhance Your Business Skillset for Strategic Leadership

Online Accounting and Organizations Certificate

3
Courses
$829
ĢƵ Resident, Cost Per Credit
9
Credit Hours

Upskill in One Year with Foundational Accounting Expertise

Accounting is a valuable knowledge area for every business professional because of its critical role in organizational success. The 100% online Accounting and Organizations Certificate from ĢƵ University is designed for any business professional who wants to level up their financial expertise and better understand the accounting functions of their teams and organizations.

We’ve designed this program to provide a survey of accounting and its role across business operations. Upon completion, you will have the competencies to address real-world accounting challenges and participate in high-level discussions around financial reporting, forecasting and more.

Explore the curriculum, admissions, and tuition details for this certificate.

Program Benefits

  • Flexible online program
  • Applied accounting coursework
  • Asynchronous, part-time format
  • Scholarships available
  • AACSB-accredited College of Business
  • Apply all 9 credits toward OHIO’s MSM degree

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Develop Valuable Technical Expertise for Professional Advancement

Organizations of all types rely on accounting principles to guide business strategy and make sound financial plans. The foundational skills you gain in this online accounting certificate program can help you become a more effective leader in your current role or open doors to new opportunities in your field.

  • Employment for management analysts is projected to grow much faster than the national average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033, with around 95,700 openings projected each year.1
  • The median salary for management occupations was $116,880 in May 2023.2

Careers in Finance

  • Management Analyst

    $99,410

    per year1

  • Project Management Specialist

    $98,580

    per year3

  • Business Operations Specialist

    $78,500

    per year1

Gain Essential Accounting Knowledge

7-Week Courses | 9 Total Credits

By completing just three courses, you will learn the accounting fundamentals you need to understand general purpose financial statements, internal controls and ethical considerations that help lead your organization to success. You can apply all nine online accounting certificate credits toward the OHIO Master of Science in Management (MSM) to finish your graduate degree faster.

Courses:

  • ACCT 6250 Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination (3 credits)
  • ACCT 6500 Professional Ethics and Communication for Accountants (3 credits)
  • MBA 6315 Accounting for Executives (3 credits)

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No GMAT Required | Transfer Credits Accepted


Fall 2025Spring 2026
Application Deadline: 08/04/25Application Deadline: 12/08/25
Classes Begin: 08/25/25Classes Begin: 01/05/26

To apply to OHIO's online certificate program, you will need:

Online Application
Application Fee$35
Required DegreeBachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university
Minimum GPA3.0
TranscriptsOfficial transcripts from all institutions attended
Additional RequirementsCurrent resume

Transfer Credit

You can transfer up to three credits into the graduate online accounting certificate program at ĢƵ University. Reach out to an enrollment advisor at 740.924.5725 to learn more.

When to Apply

Ready to become a Bobcat? We offer three start dates a year, so it's always a good time to apply. to get started.

An Affordable Online Accounting Certificate

$7,461 Total Tuition (Resident) | $829 Per Credit (Resident) | Scholarships Available

Cost per credit hour

$829 (ĢƵ resident)

$848 (non-resident)

Total credit hours9
Total estimated cost, minus fees

$7,461 (ĢƵ resident)

$7,632 (non-resident)

Other costs to budget forYou may have costs in addition to tuition, such as textbooks, supplies and fees. Take these into consideration as you budget for your program.

Listed tuition is for estimating purposes only and is subject to change.

Scholarships

OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a best-value university by U.S. News & World Report. In addition, student veteran, active military members, alumni, and corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a 15% scholarship. Depending on your background, costs and credit hours will differ.

  • Scholarships

    The College of Business offers several different financial opportunities for our professional and online graduate students, including a corporate partner program scholarship, alumni scholarship, and a veteran and military scholarship.

  • Online Learning at OHIO

    ĢƵ University has a long tradition of offering online programs specifically designed for the modality and created for working professionals. Our online students complete engaging, comprehensive coursework that combines the academic excellence and experience-based learning of a traditional program with all the flexibility and convenience of online study.

    With asynchronous courses and part-time scheduling (one course per seven weeks), you can earn your degree while maintaining your current work and personal commitments. Virtual office hours give you the opportunity to connect with peers and faculty. Access your coursework 24/7 and complete your assignments on a schedule that fits your life.

Support for Military-Affiliated Students

ĢƵ University is a Military Collegiate Purple Star Award® school and has been named one of the nation’s top Military Friendly® schools for over a decade. Our Veteran and Military Student Services Center provides access to programs and services specifically for military members and their families. In addition, student veterans and active military members are eligible to receive an incentive scholarship of up to 15% for eligible online graduate programs.

As an OHIO online student, you can earn credit for select military experience, training or previous college credit. To learn more about the military benefits available to you, contact us today.

It is not the intent of ĢƵ University to imply an endorsement by any service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Military Friendly Spouse School
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What You'll Learn

  • Basic accounting concepts
  • Financial ethical considerations
  • Financial reporting
  • Fraud prevention and detection
  • Projections, forecasting and ratio analysis

Program Outcomes

With this accounting certificate online program, you will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and importance of accounting in the context of business.
  • Gain familiarity with the information presented in general purpose financial statements.
  • Recognize the need for proper use of internal controls in operating effectiveness and fraud prevention.
  • Recognize ethical dilemmas and appropriate frameworks for addressing them.

Learn From Accounting Experts

The Accounting and Organizations Certificate online program features faculty from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. OHIO instructors are student-focused, passionate teachers who are dedicated to sharing valuable industry insights with students.

As a student, you'll benefit from:

  • Personalized attention
  • Individualized mentorship and support
  • Industry-connected faculty to broaden your professional network

Faculty Spotlight

Jennifer Sustersic Stevens,

Associate Professor in the School of Accountancy; Master of Accountancy and Analytics Program Director

Jennifer Sustersic Stevens, Ph.D., CPA, is an associate professor of accountancy in ĢƵ University’s School of Accountancy and director of the Master of Accountancy and Analytics program. Her work has been published by the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, Accounting Horizons, Research in Accounting Regulation, the Journal of Portfolio Management, the Journal of Investment Management and Issues in Accounting Education.

She holds a Ph.D. in Accounting & MIS from The ĢƵ State University and an undergraduate and master’s degree in accountancy from Miami University in ĢƵ. Stevens previously worked in fraud and forensic accounting for Ernst & Young in Chicago, followed by Alvarez & Marsal. She also worked for GLG, which provides research services to investment managers, hedge funds and private equity firms. Stevens is a CPA licensed in Illinois and a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the American Accounting Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the ĢƵ Society of CPAs.

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Jennifer Sustersic Stevens

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Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Management Analysts. Retrieved March 2025, from .
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook. Management Occupations. Retrieved April 2025, from .
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Project Management Specialists. Retrieved March 2025, from .
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