Suffolk’s Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (GDPA) is a non-degree certificate program designed for students who do not have an undergraduate accounting degree. It is an economical, fast option for students pursuing a graduate level education in accounting. Our program prepares students for a professional career in public accounting, corporate management, nonprofit organizations, and government agency controllership, among other professions.

Our curriculum is designed for part-time study, allowing you to work while pursuing the GDPA. It is possible to complete the program in less than 12 months. Our faculty members have diverse areas of expertise and bring a unique global perspective to the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting program. Classes are conveniently located in Boston or online.

GDPA students may apply to the MSA program - all coursework is 100% transferable as long as the GDPA has not been completed.  Students who have completed at least 5 GDPA courses and have a 3.3 or higher cumulative GPA can waive the GMAT or GRE requirement for admission.

Online Option

The Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting is available as a fully online program.

The MBA/GDPA is also available as a fully online program.