Study Graduate Certificate in Advanced Accounting at San Jose State University in the USA, Lucas College and Graduate School of Business

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Advanced Accounting Topics Certificate, offered by the Lucas Graduate School of Business, provides an in-depth study of topics useful for CPA exam preparation and a career in accounting. It supplements coursework in the Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals and in the MSA program with advanced issues and topics relevant for a career in accounting. Specialized issues covered in the certificate program deepen understanding of accounting practice, broaden career preparation and better equip students for the CPA examination.

Which department am I in?

Lucas College and Graduate School of Business

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$17,494.00 per year

FOOD AND HOUSING -20971.00

Start date

August 2027

Venue

San José State University

One Washington Square,

San Jose,

California,

95192, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have completed a bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, SJSUs Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals program. Students must have an undergraduate degree in accounting, your GPA should be 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units of study, with an absolute minimum overall GPA of 2.5.

English Language Proficiency: IELTS: 6.5; TOEFL – 80 (IBT), paper based – 550, Computer based – 213; Pearson Test of English (PTE) – 53.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.