Accounting, Undergraduate Certificate

Visit the Accounting Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Requirements

The Accounting, Undergraduate Certificate provides foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level accounting positions. This program is designed for both individuals seeking to enter the field and those with degrees in other areas who want to enhance their credentials and increase their value to current or future employers. Graduates are prepared for immediate employment or further study in accounting and related business fields.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		16
Discipline Core Requirements		16 Credits
Complete one of the following: 1		3
ACC 2110	Principles of Accounting I (3)
ACC 1110 & ACC 1120	Financial Accounting I and Financial Accounting II (2)
ACC 2115	Introduction to the Accounting Profession 2	1
ACC 2120	Principles of Accounting II 2 & 3	3
ACC 2250	QuickBooks and Small Business Accounting	3
ACC 2600	Business Law and Ethics	3
MGMT 2400	Data Analytics for Business	3

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ACC 1110 and ACC 1120 are concurrent enrollment courses. To receive credit for ACC 2110, you must have completed both ACC 1110 and ACC 1120 in high school. If you took only one of these courses, you must take ACC 2110.

²

You are encouraged to take ACC 2115 and ACC 2120 during the same semester.

³

This course must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 16 semester credits required for the Certificate.
2. Overall grade point average of 2.5 GPA in all Woodbury School of Business courses. No grade lower than a "C-" in core courses.
3. Residency hours: Minimum of 4 credit hours of business courses through course attendance at UVU.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ACC 2110	Principles of Accounting I	3
ACC 2600	Business Law and Ethics	3
MGMT 2400	Data Analytics for Business	3
	Credit Hours	9
Semester 2
ACC 2115	Introduction to the Accounting Profession	1
ACC 2120	Principles of Accounting II	3
ACC 2250	QuickBooks and Small Business Accounting	3
	Credit Hours	7
	Total Credit Hours	16

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

Online course options are available at https://www.uvu.edu/online/courses/index.html, and advising support is available through your assigned advisor.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ACC 2110	Principles of Accounting I	3
ACC 2600	Business Law and Ethics	3
MGMT 2400	Data Analytics for Business	3
	Credit Hours	9
Semester 2
ACC 2115	Introduction to the Accounting Profession	1
ACC 2120	Principles of Accounting II	3
ACC 2250	QuickBooks and Small Business Accounting	3
	Credit Hours	7
	Total Credit Hours	16

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Process and apply accounting transactions into an accounting system.
2. Prepare the basic financial statements manually and within an accounting system.
3. Analyze results of financial information via ratios, relationships, and variance analysis to aid decision making.