Essentials of Accounting Undergraduate Certificate

Program Details

Next Start Date: January 8

Credit Hours: 12

Course Length: 8-15 weeks

Estimated Program Length: 12 months

The Essentials of Accounting Undergraduate Certificate from the University of West Florida provides the critical accounting knowledge necessary to advance in your career as a business professional.

Why study Accounting at UWF?

Throughout the program, you’ll delve into essential topics such as financial and managerial accounting, legal and ethical environments of business and taxation. This certificate provides the traditional background in accounting and is the first step toward state designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Our experienced professors provide dedicated support and personalized attention, ensuring every student's success in their career. This certificate provides virtual instruction, allowing you to experience flexibility and balance your education with your schedule.

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What You Will Learn

This certificate program is designed for students and professionals in business environments who are looking to enhance their careers with a detailed understanding of accounting. With this certificate, you will be able to:

Select and apply appropriate problem-solving techniques to business problems
Understand accounting concepts and how they apply to business settings
Analyze and interpret financial data to make informed business decisions

Courses

Accredited by AACSB International

The UWF Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Fewer than 4.7% of business schools worldwide have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education.

Courses & Requirements

The Essentials of Accounting certificate program is designed to provide students with introductory-level knowledge in both accounting and business law. The certificate program is 12 semester hours in length.

ACG 2021 - Principles of Financial Accounting
ACG 2071 - Principles of Managerial Accounting
BUL 3130 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
TAX 4001 - Taxation of Individuals

To be considered for admission to the University of West Florida’s online Business Analytics Certificate program, you must be admitted to the University as an undergraduate non-degree-seeking student.

How to Apply

To begin a certificate program, interested students need to fill out an undergraduate application. Once accepted as an undergraduate non-degree seeking student, you should contact the College of Business, speak to an advisor about course availability and scheduling and complete the online Undergraduate Certificate Declaration Form on MyUWF.

Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our undergraduate admissions team at admissions@uwf.edu. If you are a current UWF student, please reach out to the department's academic advisor.

Full Course Descriptions Program Requirements

Careers & Outcomes

In completing UWF’s Essentials of Accounting online certificate, you will hold in-demand accounting skills that will help you stand out to employers and excel in your career.

Job Titles:

Accountant
Auditor
Paralegal
Budget Analyst
Financial Planner

Career Outlook

The average median salary for accountants is $79,880/year
On average, about 126,500 job openings for accountants and auditors are projected each year
Florida ranks fourth in the nation for the highest employment level in accountants and auditors

Source: BLS, 2024

Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour

Essentials of Accounting Online Undergraduate Certificate Tuition
Component	Cost	Total*
In-state Tuition	$218.98 per credit hour	$2,627.76
Full Out-of-state Tuition	$648.37 per credit hour	$7,780.44
75% Out-of-state Tuition	$341.67 per credit hour	$4,100.04

Tuition waivers cover up to 75% of the non-resident portion of your tuition and are available to non-Florida residents (including international students) admitted to online campus programs and registered for online courses in active pursuit of that degree or certificate. You must pay all other assessed tuition and fees. The renewal of Online Campus Out-of-State Tuition Waivers is not automatic. Waiver requests must be submitted every semester and are not retroactive for previous semesters. Review Tuition Waiver Information to learn more.

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted.

Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Alabama, Military & Financial Aid

Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition

Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. To verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar. See more about Tuition Waivers.

Military & Veterans

The UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) serves as the campus advocate for military, dependents and veteran students. Contact the MVRC to learn more about the various military and veteran education assistance or tuition waiver opportunities and eligibility requirements.

UWF Financial Assistance

The University of West Florida provides eligible students with an alternative to paying the full amount of tuition at the beginning of each term in the form of an installment payment plan or a short-term loan. See more about Financial Aid and Education Funding Opportunities.