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Northeastern University

Graduate Certificate in Accounting & Financial Decision Making

Northeastern's Graduate Certificate in Accounting & Financial Decision Making combines hands-on portfolio management experience (students manage real mutual funds in the 360 Huntington Fund) with AACSB-accredited accounting coursework. Credits stack toward the MBA, MS Management, or MS Finance.

Updated August 31, 2026

Program Highlights

Hands-on management of real mutual funds (360 Huntington Fund)
Access to Bloomberg Business Lab
Credits stackable toward MBA, MS Management, or MS Finance
F-1 visa compliant with OPT eligibility

Program Details

Tuition

$23,172 - $28,965

Credits

12 credits

Duration

8-36 months

Format

Campus

Accreditation

AACSB

CPA Ready

Partial Credits

Tuition, fees, and program details are subject to change. Verify current pricing directly with Northeastern University before making enrollment decisions.

Curriculum Highlights

Financial Accounting & ReportingPortfolio Management (live fund)Financial Analysis & ValuationAccounting for Decision MakingBloomberg Terminal Applications

Admission Requirements

1Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
2Rolling admissions with term-specific deadlines
3Transcript and resume review
4No GMAT required

Things to Consider

On-ground only — requires Boston campus attendance
Premium pricing at $23K-$28K for a certificate
Focus on financial decision-making, not solely CPA prep
16 credits alone won't meet most 150-hour requirements
LIFTS Profile

Program Learning Profile

See how Northeastern University's program scores across five key dimensions that help match you to the right CPA review course.

L

Learning Format

How the program delivers education

Campus-Based
Hybrid
Synchronous Online
Asynchronous Online
I

Investment

Total program cost

Under $10K
$10K - $25K
$25K - $50K
Over $50K
F

Flexibility

Schedule and pacing options

Full-Time Only
Some Flexibility
Part-Time Available
Fully Self-Paced
T

Time to Complete

Expected program duration

Under 12 Months
12-18 Months
18-24 Months
Over 24 Months
S

Support

Student services and career resources

Minimal
Online Support
Academic Advisors
Full Career Services

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State Eligibility

This program meets CPA education requirements in the following states. Always verify current requirements with your state board.

Common Questions

Graduate Certificate in Accounting & Financial Decision Making FAQ

No. This certificate requires on-ground attendance at Northeastern's Boston campus. It is not available in an online or hybrid format.
Students manage real money from Northeastern's endowment, making investment decisions with actual market consequences. This hands-on experience is rare at the certificate level.
Yes. Certificate credits stack toward Northeastern's MBA, MS Management, or MS Finance/MBA programs, reducing the total credits needed for the full degree.