"I completed all the courses necessary to receive my Accounting certificate from Cal State University, San Bernardino. It surprised me how quick the program went by, the 5-week courses are very helpful to achieve your goals if you have a certain timeline for yourself.
"The first few classes of the program were manageable and it gave me more confidence to do the more difficult classes in the program. After my first few classes I also found out that I had an interest in auditing more than taxation compared to when I first started the program.
"In my current career, I can apply to my work immediately concepts I learned in my auditing course. Concepts like quality assurance, integrity, etc. These are concepts that can be applied across all work environments.
"My next step would be to pursue the online MS in Accountancy at CSUSB. I imagine myself being able to work in taxation to supplement my current career. It is a career I see for myself after retirement, and they are great skills to have in any work environment even outside of the Accounting field it can be applied overall to business."
Information about tuition, fees and funding your courses
It is the Student's responsibility to know the policies, deadlines and important dates for the Program. This important information is located here on the Program website as well in the Student Handbook. Staff are here to help you succeed – don’t hesitate to reach out!
- Each Accounting Certificate course fee is $1350 ($450 per unit)
- Textbooks and course materials are not included in tuition
- Some courses use Immediate Access digital materials which are added to the students account upon registration. It is the student's responsibility to opt-out of the program if the materials are not desired
- Tuition is due 1 week before the start of classes
Funding Certificate classes
- The program DOES NOT accept federal financial aid or State of California grants (via the FAFSA)
- Alternative loans are available; learn more at Finance Your Education
- The program may not be eligible for certain veterans benefits; learn more at Military & Veterans
- Payment plan terms are 50% down + $33 admin fee, then 1-2 payments before the end of the session; inquire with the Program Specialist at cel.accounting@csusb.edu
- Check with your employer about Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development benefits. If your employer is paying all or a portion of your tuition, we can bill directly
- Check with your service clubs, professional organizations, and membership organizations about scholarships
Course Drop and Refund Policies:
To drop a course, you may send an email request to the Program Specialist (cel.accounting@csusb.edu) listing the course(s) you wish to drop with a general reason for dropping. Courses may be dropped with no record if requested BEFORE the first day of the class. ALL course drops and changes are subject to a $25 admin fee.
If you request a drop on or after the first day of class and through the census date, no record of the class will be on your record, and you are subject to the 65% refund (see details below).
If you are experiencing life challenges you may request a drop after census with very compelling reasons. A record of the class will appear on your transcript and no fee refund is made.
REFUNDS: The Accounting Certificate program is administered in the College of Extended and Global Education. Our refund policy states:
- Drop a course before the first day of class = $25 admin fee
- Drop a course on the first day of class and through CENSUS = 65% refund less a $25 admin fee
- Drop a course after CENSUS = no refund + $25 admin fee
