The Professional Accountancy Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-accounting field and want to build expertise in accounting. Whether your background is in business administration, health administration, public administration, mathematics, information systems, actuarial science, management, economics, or finance, this program equips you with the knowledge and skills to evaluate financial health, interpret data, and communicate results effectively.
The Romain College of Business has earned accreditation from AACSB, which is considered the "gold standard" for business accreditation. Only 5.7% of business schools, globally, have earned that accreditation. Achieving accreditation is a multi-year process of rigorous internal focus, engagement with an AACSB-assigned mentor and peer-reviewed evaluation. Schools must develop and implement a plan to align with accreditation standards. These standards require excellence in areas relating to strategic management and innovation; student, faculty, and staff as active participants; learning and teaching; and academic and professional engagement.
Upon completion of the preceding program requirements, the candidate should apply for the certificate at the Romain College of Business advising center.
An undergraduate student should initiate a Change of Academic Program if they wish to add or remove a certificate.
The student obtains a Change of Academic Program form from the Registrar's Office or the department of the new major/minor, secures the signature of the department chair/director (or dean) of any major/minor/certificate to be added, and returns the form to the Registrar's Office for processing.
A student must submit the completed form by the Thursday before priority registration if the change is to be made within the current semester. Unless granted a waiver by the department of the new major, the student must meet all current program requirements for graduation.
The career outlook for individuals with a Professional Accountancy Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is promising, with opportunities available in various industries such as healthcare, banking, technology, and manufacturing.
*income information provided by O*NET Online. Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.
The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
