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AT A GLANCE

18 credits
Transfer up to 9 credits
All courses available online
Select hybrid courses available

TUITION

$318 per credit (in-state)
$499 per credit (out-of-state)
$250 per credit (military)
Other fees may apply

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Develop an understanding of accounting principles, business, and management.

The online undergraduate certificate program in accounting foundations at University of Maryland Global Campus can help you develop the skills and knowledge needed for business transactions, including critical thinking skills for analysis and reporting of the economic activities of an organization.

Courses

Total Credits Required: 18

(3 Credits, ACCT 220)
(3 Credits, ACCT 221)
Choose four courses from the following:
- Any ACCT or FINC course
- (3 Credits, BMGT 110)
- (3 Credits, CMSC 105)
- (3 Credits, DATA 200)
- (3 Credits, ECON 201)
- (3 Credits, ECON 203)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 201)
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
- (3 Credits, WRTG 112)

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Understand the Principles

Develop an understanding of the principles of accounting, business, and management.

Stay on the Cutting Edge

Learn about the range of technologies that data-centric organizations use today.

Analyze Transactions

Define the characteristics of business transactions and employ managerial accounting techniques.

Develop Your Skills

Practice skills in critical thinking and reporting of economic activities.

Apply Knowledge

Consider basic technical, ethical, and security implications.

Prepare Statements

Prepare financial statements and communicate information to stakeholders.

Accounting Foundations

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