Accounting Data Analytics, CERT
for the Accounting Data Analytics, CERT (online)
chair of department: Michael Donohoe
director of graduate studies: Justin Leiby
associate director of graduate studies: Ashley Lamb
department website: https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/accountancy/
department faculty: https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/faculty-research/faculty-profiles
college website: https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/
overview of graduate college admissions & requirements: Graduate Admissions
overview of college admissions & requirements: Gies Catalog
department office: 360 Wohlers Hall, 1206 South Sixth, Champaign, IL 61820
phone: (217) 333-0857
email: accy@illinois.edu
The Accounting Data Analytics Campus Graduate Certificate is designed to develop leaders who understand (1) how to apply data analytics in a variety of accounting and business contexts, (2) critically solve business problems using data-intensive business and accounting
information, and (3) synthesize and effectively communicate data-intensive information, findings, and conclusions to other environment-constituents, including supervisors, peers and subordinates, clients, and regulatory agencies. This Campus Graduate Certificate will not only provide a strong foundational knowledge of data analytics, but also provide students multiple opportunities to apply this knowledge.
Students who have successfully completed this certificate may use the certificate to satisfy the following degree requirements, provided they apply and are admitted to the degree program:
12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMBA degree program
12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMSM degree program
12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMSA degree program
Graduate Degree Programs in Accountancy
Accountancy, MAS
with optional concentrations:
Business & Public Policy | Corporate Governance & International Business | Data Analytics in Accountancy | Finance | Financial Reporting & Assurance | Information Technology & Control | Real Estate | Supply Chain Management | Taxation
Accountancy, MS (on campus & online)
on campus concentrations:
Business & Public Policy | Corporate Governance & International Business | Data Analytics in Accountancy | Finance | Information Technology & Control | Supply Chain Management | Taxation
online concentrations:
Accountancy Analytics
Accountancy, PhD
Minor:
Accountancy
Certificate:
Accounting Data Analytics, CERT
for the Accounting Data Analytics, CERT (online)
Graduation Requirements
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.75
Minimum hours required for certificate completion: 12 hours
Students who have successfully completed this certificate may use the certificate courses to satisfy the following degree requirements, provided they apply and are admitted to the degree program:
12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMBA degree program
12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMSM degree program
12 hours of elective coursework requirements of the iMSA degree program
Coursework Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | ||
| ACCY 569 | Data Driven Decisions in Accounting | 2 |
| ACCY 576 | Data Preparation for Accounting | 2 |
| Select 8 hours from the list below: | 8 | |
Students should consult with their program advisor before selecting Campus Graduate Certificate electives. | ||
| Machine Learning for Accounting | ||
| Accounting Analytics Applications | ||
| Data Toolkit: Business Data Modeling & Predictive Analytics | ||
| Data Analytics Applications in Business | ||
| Infonomics | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |