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ACCOUNTING and FINANCE

Accounting and Finance

Develop focused skills in accounting to get a job in any size business. Payroll and accounting clerks are used in every industry. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing professionals held more than 2.1 million jobs in 2006, with job growth demands through 2016. Employment is projected to grow as demand increases.

Workforce Partnership and Military Spouse approved programs
Finish up to six months from start date
Self-paced programs are designed with a team of professionals to provide the most effective web-based learning experience possible
Position yourself for career advancement
Certificates are online, and can be taken anytime, anywhere, at your own speed
Self-directed, with easy entry and exit

Each program includes everything needed to succeed (books, lessons, quizzes, and assignments). Grades are a combination of computer-graded tests and the instructor's evaluation of the students' work.

If you have any questions, please contact the program coordinator at ahanson@mail.sdsu.edu.

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Fall 2009 Courses

Accounting Clerk Professional Certificate

This online professional certificate introduces concepts and models of financial accounting. Included are the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of financial events. Understand essential accounting and bookkeeping, matching invoices, coding, accounts payable, and computer skills necessary. Modules include: Accounting and Financial Terminology, Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals, Business Math, Interpersonal Communications, MS Excel, and Time Management.

Noncredit Schedule No. 09FAOL 99793 PD
Dates: Enroll anytime between September 1-December 31
Location: Online
Fee: $499

Accounting Manager Professional Certificate

This online professional certificate will prepare you for a successful career as an accounting manager. Development of accounting, bookkeeping practices, and financial management practices including cash flow, working with income statements and balance sheets (with a focus on business math), employment law, and employee retention strategies. Modules include: Accounting and Financial Terminology, Accounting/Bookkeeping Fundamentals, Interpersonal Communications, Financial Management Fundamentals, Human Resources Fundamentals, Leadership and Motivation, Negotiation Skills, and Supervision and Management.

Noncredit Schedule No. 09FAOL 99796 PD
Dates: Register anytime and access for up to 12 months.
Location: Online
Fee: $599

Bookkeeper Professional Certificate

This online professional certificate will hone your skills in deciphering and analyzing records and critical information, will develop your understanding of accounting and bookkeeping essentials, while also presentinging concepts and practices related to accounts receivable and billing. Modules include: Accounting and Financial Terminology, Accounting/Bookkeeping Fundamentals, Business Math, Accounting Receivables/Billing, Interpersonal Communications, MS Excel, and Time Management.

Noncredit Schedule No. 09FAOL 99795 PD
Dates: Enroll anytime between September 1-December 31 and access for up to 12 months.
Location: Online
Fee: $499

Payroll Clerk Professional Certificate

The online professional certificate prepares individuals for a successful career as a payroll clerk by developing the knowledge and understanding of: accounting terminology, concepts and best practices, and payroll fundamentals. Modules include: Accounting and Financial Terminology, Accounting and Bookkeeping Fundamentals, Business Math, Interpersonal Communication, MS Excel, and Payroll Fundamentals.

Noncredit Schedule No. 09FAOL 99794 PD
Dates: Enroll anytime between September 1-December 31 and access for up to 12 months.
Location: Online
Fee: $499

Advanced Accounting Practices Certificate

Courses in this program include:
Accounting for Partnerships
Accounting for Corporations
Analyzing Cash Flow Statements
Master Budgets

Noncredit Schedule No. 09FAOL 99248 PD
Date: Register anytime and access for up to 12 months.
Location: Online
Fee: $349 | Preferred Partner Fee: $319

Open University Certificate in Accounting

SDSU's Certificate in Accounting provides professional and post baccalaureate certification to accounting and non-accounting professionals in the community. This program is intended to provide professional training necessary for candidates to sit for the CPA or CMA examinations. A $35 application processing fee is required. The courses in this certificate consist of regular SDSU courses.

>> Additional information on Open University Certificate programs.

For advising, contact Martha Doran at (619) 594-6841.

For general information, contact the Certificate Programs office at (619) 594-6841.

Last update October 27, 2009

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