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College of Management and Human Potential: Certificates:
Graduate Certificate in Managerial Accounting

Graduate Certificate in Managerial Accounting

This program is not currently accepting new students. Current students must complete their programs of study in accordance with Walden’s Time-to-Degree Completion policies.

Students in this online graduate certificate program are prepared to effectively manage, analyze, and communicate complex financial data that drive business performance. Coursework focuses on financial management best practices and tools. Students learn to improve their communication skills within the organizational context. Courses also cover ethical and legal issues relevant to the field of accounting today. Credits from the certificate can be applied toward Walden’s MS in Accounting program.

Certificate Requirements

  • 12 total semester credits

Curriculum

  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.

Course Sequence

The recommended course sequence is as follows:

Semester Course Credits
Semester 1

ACCT 6000 - Decision-Making Tools for Today’s Financial Professional

 3 semester credits

ACCT 6010 - Analysis and Communication for the Financial Professional

 3 semester credits
Semester 2

ACCT 6020 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Accounting and Finance

 3 semester credits

ACCT 6130 - Managerial Accounting for Organizational Performance

 3 semester credits