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Accounting with Digital Analytics
As institutions and their audit committees are increasingly concerned with technology and data analysis, providing instruction in the form of a certificate in accounting with digital analytics delivers the data analysis knowledge expected of professional financial services employees in order for them to advance professionally. Through educational programs that support the development of data analysis skills, financial service professionals will be prepared to embrace the changes coming to the accounting profession and obtain the skills they need to play a vital role in helping client organizations create value.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the University admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulation 1.3 in the 51社区黑料Calendar. An undergraduate degree in business, management, commerce, or other suitable quantitatively oriented programs is required and a minimum of two years of applicable work experience. Candidates holding a professional designation such as a CPA and evidence of strong mathematics competency would also be ideal candidates.
Program Requirements
The graduate certificate in accounting with digital analytics consists of course work and an applied project for a minimum of 15 units. Courses from other 51社区黑料graduate business programs, or a special topic course, may be substituted at the discretion of the dean and vice-provost of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Students must complete
Enterprise information systems, the relational database systems that underlie them, and creating value through competitive analytics. Develop an understanding of database querying and analytical applications to inspect, summarize, and transform data.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nilesh Saraf |
Nov 18 鈥� Dec 16, 2026: Mon, Thu, 6:00鈥�7:30 p.m.
|
VANCOUVER |
An exploration of financial and non-financial data using summary measures, predictive models for decision-making, and graphic visualizations.
The use of information technology across accounting processes. Applying analytics to deliver and improve internal and external reporting quality.
Working collaboratively and leading change in a creative professional environment.
and a project
A team-based strategic business analysis and essay supervised by a 51社区黑料 faculty member with support from a senior industry partner. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Laddered Pathway
The graduate certificate in accounting with digital analytics can be completed as part of a laddered pathway in accordance with GGR 1.7.7c. Students who successfully complete the data management and business solutions micro-certificate will receive laddering credit for BUS 830 (3) and students who complete the analyzing and visualizing business data micro-certificate will receive laddering credit for BUS 831 (3) for a maximum of six units which can be applied towards the requirements of this graduate certificate.
The graduate certificate in accounting with digital analytics can be applied as a laddered pathway in accordance with GGR 1.7.7c. Students who successfully complete this credential may apply the course work taken as part of this credential to meet the requirements for the master of science in accounting with cognitive analytics.
Program Length
Students are expected to complete the program requirements within two terms.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations, as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled.