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Energy Accounting Certificate Program

Learn about the dynamic energy industry

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Do More with Your Degree

The Energy Accounting Certification Program (EAC) offers coursework and experiences to prepare students for a career in the energy sector. Mays’ undergraduates have an opportunity to enhance their degrees by earning a certificate while completing their undergraduate bachelor degree.

Certificate Requirements

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Certificate Details

Credit Hours: 13

Eligible Applicants: Accounting and Finance Majors

Students must apply and be accepted to program to begin the coursework. Coursework will be a mix of general electives and courses within your major, depending on your major. Certificate requirements must be completed prior to graduation.

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Advising

The Undergraduate Advising Office (UAO) provides services to all Mays Business School undergraduate students. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor.

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Program Coursework

Depending on your undergraduate major, coursework will be a mix of general electives and courses within your major. Even if you are not sure if the career path is for you, the program’s coursework is designed to be practical and high-impact. It will improve your critical thinking, analytics, and expose you to regulations and SEC guidance that is unique to oil and gas. All of these attributes are valuable no matter where/what your first position might be after graduation.

Courses

Required Coursework – 13 Credit Hours:

ACCT 328 – Financial Reporting II 3
ACCT 403/603 – Energy Accounting 3
BUSN 481/BUSN 213 – Seminar In Energy 1
ACCT/FINC/BUSN 484 – Internship 3
Program-Approved Elective 3

Approved Elective Course List

The James Benjamin Department of Accounting

Accounting is the universal language of business and is essential for decision making. Accountants use financial expertise, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to help clients make better decisions.

The James Benjamin Department of Accounting’s mission is to create an environment that prepares students for any path they choose in a constantly evolving business environment. Our faculty includes award-winning instructors and accomplished scholars and our programs are regularly ranked in the top 10 in national rankings.

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Energy Accounting Certification is offered to accounting and finance majors to provide students the opportunity to learn about the dynamic energy industry. Students receive an overview and detailed financial training for all sectors of energy oil and gas, renewable and green.

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