Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Accounting
Portland State University

Program Details

If you need additional credits beyond your bachelor’s degree to pursue Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure, consider the online Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting. This concentrated program provides Accounting skills to students from any undergraduate background.

Coursework emphasizes applied skills useful in the workplace. You will gain experience with industry-standard accounting software including Tableau and Quickbooks. In addition to pursuing CPA certification, you can use this online program to earn a promotion, expand your job responsibilities, or explore a new career path.

Graduates can find employment in sectors such as:

  • Consulting
  • Corporate accounting
  • Managerial accounting
  • Governmental accounting
  • Nonprofit accounting

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

AACSB International (AACSB)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Portland State University is accredited by:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)