Overview

Successful businesses need professionals who can analyze data, assess risk, and set sound financial strategies. With Northeastern’s Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Financial Decision Making from Northeastern University , you’ll develop these critical skills quickly in just four or five master’s-level courses.

Your core coursework covers topics like financial reporting, portfolio management, and information analysis, providing a framework for strategic decision-making. Personalize your curriculum by choosing electives aligned with your career goals, such as global competition or information management.

Learn in-person at our Boston campus, and gain hands-on experience through opportunities like managing a real mutual fund in Northeastern’s endowment.

Experiential learning

Experience is at the heart of a Northeastern education. Your courses for the Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Financial Decision Making will center around case studies and applied project work, allowing you to learn from the experience of real companies and hone your skills in a team setting. You’ll also have opportunities to strengthen your financial knowledge outside the classroom through unique applied opportunities:

360 Huntington Fund
Bloomberg Business Lab
Data Club

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Financial Reporting and Managerial Decision Making
Value Creation through Financial Decision Making
Information Analysis
Managing People and Organizations
Enterprise Growth and Innovation
Managing the Global Enterprise

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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Spring Term: Part-Time: Dec. 1
Fall Term: Part-Time: Aug. 1

Language

English

Credits

12 SCH

may complete a maximum of 15 semester hours

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Finance Accounting View 640 other Masters in Accounting in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application form
A personal statement (<=500 words)
Resumé
One letter of recommendation
Academic transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended
Kira online interview (by invitation, access provided after submitting your application)
Optional GMAT/GRE test scores
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE Academic (if applicable)
Passport or permanent residency card (if applicable)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22608 USD / full

≈ 22608 USD / full
Out-of-State

22608 USD / full

≈ 22608 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22608 USD / full

≈ 22608 USD / full

Additional Details

$22,608 - $28,260

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Boston

Financing

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