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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting

Format & Location

Online

School/College

Charles F. Dolan School of Business
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Start Dates

Fall (September), Spring (January), Summer (May)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

12 months ( 2 semesters)

Schedule

Hybrid or Online

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Attend a Virtual Information Session July 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. EST

The post-baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting (CACT) program is designed for adults looking to learn new job skills, improve current accounting knowledge, or brush up on the skills they need to better understand the essentials of accounting and finance for small businesses.

What You'll Learn and Do

Grow as a professional and as a student.

Fairfield’s certificate in accounting enables students to learn new skills or enhance their existing understanding of accounting and finance for small businesses. The 18-credit program is meant to boost a student’s business skills without requiring the commitment of a full-time Accounting program.

Benefit from all Fairfield Dolan has to offer.

The Dolan School’s MS in Accounting program is consistently ranked among the best in the nation. By choosing to pursue a certificate in accounting at Fairfield, you’ll quite literally be learning from the best in business.

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Course Requirements

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting

Contact Us

Leanne De Los Santos
ldelossantos@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4000, ext. 3219

Define Your Future

Admissions

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting.

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Admission Requirements

Tuition and Financial Aid

Credits: 18

Cost per Credit: $1,285

Estimated Tuition: $23,130

Estimated tuition does not include fees or annual cost-per-credit increases. Figures are based on the 2026-27 rate.

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Learn From Industry Experts

Fairfield Dolan boasts experienced faculty who teach students the fundamentals, ethics, and new developments in business on a global and local scale.

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Experience the Dolan Difference

Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees that are consistently ranked among the best in the nation. At Dolan, the sky is the limit.

The future you want starts here.

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