Accountancy, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Romain College of Business  

27 hours

This program is designed for individuals who have earned a baccalaureate degree in a discipline other than accounting and who are seeking functional competency in the accounting field. The program is specifically related to the professional accounting area and should not, therefore, be considered as equivalent to the comprehensive business degree programs offered by USI.

The University of Southern Indiana has attained a reputation for excellence in accounting and has earned supplemental accounting accreditation from AACSB. Local and national accounting firms, private industry, and governmental agencies recruit USI accounting graduates. 

Admission Requirements - Candidates must apply to the University and gain regular admission and be accepted as a candidate for the certificate program by the Romain College of Business Accounting program.

Program Requirements - Candidates must fulfill the following specific requirements:

• Twenty-seven credit hours (previously earned courses may be applied; however, at least 15 credit hours must be completed in residence at USI).
• Certificate students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in USI coursework needed for the certificate; a course grade below C is not applicable toward meeting certification requirements.
• Under direction of an assigned program advisor, candidates will complete an individually approved curriculum based on the following outline.

Additional Information

• During the semester preceding completion of program requirements, the candidate must Apply to Graduate for the certificate. Visit www.usi.edu/registrar/graduation-requirements/how-to-apply-to-graduate for more information.
• Individuals who plan to become a licensed CPA and do not have an undergraduate business degree will need additional coursework at the undergraduate or graduate level to meet the CPA licensure requirements of the Indiana State Board of Public Accountancy. Those who wish to engage in public accounting should familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations issued by the CPA board of the appropriate state.