Accounting FinTech Certificate

The Accounting FinTech certificate blends accounting expertise with data analytics and emerging financial technologies. Students learn to apply machine learning, Python programming, and data pipeline tools to address real-world challenges in accounting and finance. 

Credits Course Number Course Name Semester Taught
3 ACCT 6104   Accounting Analytics Fall, Spring

Choose one of the following:
3 ACCT 5010   Intermediate Financial Accounting & Reporting II Fall, Spring
3 ACCT 5040   Accounting Information Systems Fall, Spring
Additionally, choose two electives:
3                  DATA 5600 Regression & Machine Learning for Analytics       Fall, Spring
3    DATA 6330 Data Pipeline Engineering Fall, Spring
3    DATA 6360 Data Warehousing Fall, Spring
3    DATA 6510 Advanced Python Programming for Analytics Fall, Spring
3    DATA 6570 Building Software with AI Fall, Spring
3    DATA 6610 Advanced Machine Learning for Analytics Fall, Spring
3    DATA 6690 Computational Methods for FinTech Fall, Spring

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1

Meet the Application Requirements

Self-check to make sure you meet the minimum application requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
 
2

Complete Online Application

Applicants should complete the online application at https://gradschool.usu.edu/apply/. A non‐refundable $25 application fee is paid to the School of Graduate Studies Office. The payment is submitted online at the conclusion of your application.

 
3

Prepare Transcripts

Applicants are required to submit official transcripts for each college or university attended. Transcripts accumulated on one record are not acceptable. Transcripts submitted as application credentials become the property of the School of Graduate Studies and will not be returned to the applicant.

  • Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
  • Please have the transcripts sent to the USU School of Graduate Studies Office:
    • Email: graduateschool@usu.edu
    • Mailing Address: School of Graduate Studies, 0900 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322‐0900
  • If applying for the Data Engineering, Data Analytics, or Web Development certificate, make sure to include your programming (Python/JavaScript) and database (SQL) skills that are prerequisites for these certificates
  • Applicants who have graduated from USU do not need to submit a transcript.
  • In rare extenuating circumstances USU allows unoffical transcripts to be used for the review of applications. Offical transcripts will need to be presented upon arrival to campus. Email our office at kelly.seipert@usu.edu if you require this option. 
 
4

Upload Résumé

Applicants are required to submit a professional résumé. The résumé is submitted as a supplemental item to the application.

Additional Guidelines

  • Include employment history and educational accomplishments.
  • Highlight information system and management experience.
  • Meet professional business résumé standards.
 
5

Obtain English Language Proficiency (International Applicants)

International applicants who have not obtained a university degree in an English‐speaking country are required to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Test System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic).

  • English Language Scores (only one required)
    • TOEFL: 213 Computer / 79 Internet
    • IELTS: 6.0 (and a minimum score of 5 on each subscale)
    • PTE: Academic score of 53
  • For more details on the English language proficiency requirement, please review the admission requiurements page on the USU School of Graduate Studies web site.

Application Deadline

1
DEC
Domestic Deadline
(Spring Start) Apply by Dec 1
1
AUG
Domestic Deadline
(Fall Start) Apply by Aug 1

Questions, Contact Us

If you have questions about completing a certificate contact us at 435-797-2239 or mmis.huntsman@usu.edu.