Management Accounting Undergraduate Certificate online
Build the accounting expertise needed to advise decisions, improve operations, and lead teams toward organizational goals. Gain this advanced credential in just three semesters.
Program Overview
Prepare to improve company-wide operations with the online Management Accounting Certificate program
Take your financial skills to the next level with the Management Accounting Undergraduate Certificate from William Paterson University. This 100 percent online, four-course program equips you to leverage technology to monitor performance, measure results against standards, provide expert reporting, and manage risk across business sectors.
This Management Accounting Certificate program is the capstone of a three-level series of stackable credentials at WP, building on the Business Budgeting and Reporting and Corporate Accounting and Reporting certificates. With 94.5% of our business alumni employed, continuing their education, or pursuing meaningful career opportunities,* this specialized program is a powerful investment in your professional future.
All courses can be applied toward a full WP degree in accounting or an additional certificate.
*Based on data from 873 graduates (50% knowledge rate). Source: William Paterson University First Destination Survey, Class of 2024.
In this program, you will learn how to:
- Guide decisions, manage risk, and monitor performance
- Measure organizational performance against standards and provide expert advice and reporting
- Leverage relevant technology to analyze data and enhance organizational success
- Improve company-wide operations across multiple business functions
- Guide decisions, manage risk, and monitor performance
- Measure organizational performance against standards and provide expert advice and reporting
- Leverage relevant technology to analyze data and enhance organizational success
- Improve company-wide operations across multiple business functions
Career opportunities:
- Management Accountant
- Management Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Cost Accountant
- Accounting Manager
- Management Accountant
- Management Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Cost Accountant
- Accounting Manager
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Tuition
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Certificate online programs from William Paterson University offer affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Accounting Undergraduate Certificate | $381 | $1,143 | $4,572 |
Tuition breakdown
Calendar
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William Paterson University online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 11/2/26 | 10/11/26 | 10/14/26 | 10/23/26 | 10/28/26 | 12/20/26 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
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We offer a streamlined admission process for the Management Accounting Undergraduate Certificate online program to help you get started right away. Please read the admission requirements, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
The requirements include:
- Online application
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended
- No GPA threshold
You must meet the following requirements for admission to this certificate online program:
- Official transcripts from each college attended or high school transcript if no prior college experience
- Complete online application and submit $50 application fee
- Official transcripts, test scores, and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to:
Email address: [email protected]
Mail address:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Services
Morrison Hall 102
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Courses
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For the Management Accounting Undergraduate Certificate online program, you must complete four courses.
*Students without pre-requisite foundation courses may require additional credits.
