Post-bachelor certificate in accounting

The post-bachelor certificate program in accounting enables students who already hold a bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting to obtain the required educational background to be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Michigan.

This program is designed for the student who does not desire an advanced degree, but does want to fulfill the education requirements for CPA licensure in Michigan.

Admission

Students must have a bachelor's degree in business administration, a discipline area of business administration, or accounting from an accredited institution, with a grade point average of at least 2.0.

Those with degrees from WSU should contact the Registrar's Office to change their status to post-baccalaureate.

Students with degrees from other institutions must complete Wayne State's application for undergraduate admission and request official transcripts be sent directly to the Office of Admissions.

Requirements

Candidates for this certificate must successfully complete at least 24 credits in coursework at WSU following completion of the bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.0.

Of these 24 credits, 6 credits must come from Department of Accounting courses.

Additionally, a minimum of 12 credits must be from courses offered within the business school.

Contact an advisor to develop your personal academic plan for completing the certificate.

Students intending to use the certificate to meet Michigan's CPA licensure requirements should work with an advisor to ensure their courses meet the licensing body's requirements.

Gainful employment disclosure

Wayne State University provides gainful employment disclosures for certificate programs that are eligible for financial aid. Download the gainful employment disclosure.