Graduate Certificate in Information Systems & Controls
The STEM-designated Graduate Certificate in Information Systems & Controls Technology is for students interested in assurance or advisory services related to business processes, information systems, information security and governance, and IT audits. Courses in this certificate program are focused on IT and data governance, internal control testing, and information system security, including network security, software access, and endpoint security.
Courses are taught by leading faculty members at the Sawyer Business School, which is ranked among the best in the world. This certificate program is designed to be completed part-time in two semesters on campus. You can continue to build on your accounting knowledge by stacking the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems & Controls with our Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis & Reporting, Tax Compliance and Planning, Data Analytics, or Financial Technology (FinTech). If you apply to the MS in Accounting degree program or another graduate business degree program, you may be able to apply the courses in this certificate program to reduce the time it will take to complete your master’s degree.
Admission & Costs
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester: August 15, then rolling
- Spring Semester: January 4, then rolling
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Application Materials
- Completed application
- $50 application fee (waived for students who attend a graduate admission event)
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work. Admitted students enrolling in the program will need to have official transcripts, including proof of degree conferral, on file prior to their first class
- Goal statement (essay)
Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Accounting and Taxation
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Financial Assistance Information
Federal student loan aid may be available for this program--see Federal Student Aid for details and use Suffolk's code: 002218. Suffolk University also offers several options to help you finance your graduate studies. Learn about the discounts that may be available to you.
Visit Student Financial Services to view graduate loan and financing options.