Accounting and Financial Decision Making

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International-the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

• Personalize your curriculum to match your goals.
• Build confidence and skill through applied project work and real-world case studies.
• Study at your own pace, completing the program in eight months to three years.
• Engage with expert faculty and receive guidance from the Graduate Career Center.
• Access extracurricular opportunities like the 360 Huntington Fund.
• Apply completed credits toward a Part-Time MBA at Northeastern.
• International students: Qualify for Optional Practical Training (OPT) with our F-1 visa-compliant curriculum.

As artificial intelligence and technology speed up the pace of business, learning new skills-and refreshing old ones-will be critical to advancing your career. Earning your Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Financial Decision Making equips you with the specialized, up-to-the-moment knowledge that companies value and demonstrates your commitment to professional development.

The accounting and financial skills you’ll gain will translate to almost any industry, serving as a stepping stone toward an analyst, managerial, or specialist role. You can be confident that your credential from D’Amore-McKim carries weight in the business community. Employers appreciate our focus on the digital economy, which is one reason our graduates are highly recruited by top firms, multinational businesses, and startups.

Graduates can leverage Northeastern’s global network of employer partners, offering unique opportunities to connect, innovate, and scale your career locally and globally.

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

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis, and we recommend that you complete your application early to maximize your chances of securing enrollment.  

*Final deadline for international applicants needing a new F-1 or J-1 visa

To apply, log in—or create an account—on our application portal, choose your program, and answer a few questions. You’ll need to submit:

• 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)