Business/Accounting Certificate Program

Through the Business/Accounting Certificate Program you may earn a Business/Accounting Certificate and/or Business/Accounting Supervisor Certificate. You must fulfill all program requirements within 18 months of completing your first course to receive certification.

Program Requirements
The Business/Accounting Certificate requires employees to complete six foundation courses and at least three elective courses. Candidates for Business/Accounting Supervisor Certificates must complete eight foundation courses and three electives. You may choose additional elective courses for targeted information about particular areas of responsibility. Some foundation and elective courses have prerequisites.

Courses
Foundation Courses
To view course descriptions, visit our workshop page. To register for a course, visit our online calendar.

• Principles of Fund Accounting
• Controlling Your Assets
• Purchasing Workshop
• Overview of Accounts Payable, TABER, and Tax Policies (formerally "Overview of Accounts Payable/Disbursement Control")
• Grants and Gifts: What’s the Big Deal?
• Internal Controls: Concepts and Applications
  
  Additional Foundation Courses for Business/Accounting Supervisor Certificate
• Setting Objectives and Analyzing Risks
• Entering into Contractual Agreements
  
  

Elective Courses
To view course descriptions, visit our workshop page. To register for a course, visit our online calendar.

• Discoverer Plus Introduction: Review and Navigation of Standard Discoverer Reports
• Discoverer Plus Intermediate: Modifying and Creating Custom Discoverer Reports
• Cost Principles for Sponsored Programs
• Financial Management of Sponsored Programs I: Award Acceptance and Establishment
• Financial Management of Sponsored Programs II: Project Management
• Financial Management of Sponsored Programs III: Project Reporting, Closeouts,   and Audits
• Excel for Business/Accounting Staff
• Overview of the Online Financial Information System (OFIS)
• Internet Procurement for Preparers–I (IP-01)
• Internet Procurement for Preparers–II (IP-02)
• SRA DA-101 Conference (2 electives)
• Departmental Research Administrator's Conference (2 electives)
  
  Additional Elective Courses for Business/Accounting Supervisor Certificate
• Internet Procurement for Approvers–III (IP-03)
• Accrual of Time and Attendance Matters
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Supervisor Development Program (fulfills entire elective requirement)
• Recruiting and Hiring New Employees

Some programs require employees have access to online systems prior to class. For information on gaining access see:

• Discoverer
• Internet Procurement (RIAS)

Resources To Help You
UHR Professional Development Program	732-932-3020, ext. 4070
Business/Accounting Certificate Program brochure
Certificate Registration
Office of the Controller
Purchasing Department
Internal Audit
Rutgers Foundation
Certificate FAQs

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Last Updated: 08/21/2008