Undergraduate Certificate (Undergraduate Certificate) in Accounting, Ethics and Technology
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
The Accounting, Ethics and Technology undergraduate certificate is ideal for University of Kentucky students interested in accounting, business, finance, or data-driven careers who want to build practical accounting and analytics skills while understanding the ethical responsibilities of the profession. It’s also a strong fit for students in any major who want to enhance their degree with in-demand financial, technological, and ethical competencies valued by employers.
Program Overview
The Accounting, Ethics and Technology Undergraduate Certificate is designed for University of Kentucky undergraduate students who want to strengthen their accounting skill set and stand out in today’s technology-driven business environment. This interdisciplinary certificate blends coursework in financial accounting, accounting information systems, data analytics, and business ethics to help you understand not just how accounting works, but why ethical and informed decision-making matters.
Through a mix of foundational concepts and hands-on application, you’ll gain practical experience using accounting technologies, analyzing financial data, and navigating ethical challenges faced by modern organizations. The certificate prepares you for a wide range of accounting-related career paths, including financial reporting, auditing, tax planning, and management accounting, while emphasizing integrity, transparency, and responsible use of data. Whether you plan to pursue a career in accounting or want to enhance your business credentials, this certificate provides valuable skills you can apply immediately and throughout your career.
Our Accreditation
The Gatton College of Business and Economics has been accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 1926. Similarly, the accounting programs within the Von Allmen School of Accountancy have been accredited by AACSB International since 1988 soon after AACSB began offering separate accreditation for accounting programs. Accreditation by AACSB has been earned by less than 5% of the world's business programs and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing continuous improvement to ensure that the institution will continue to deliver the highest quality of education to students.
How to Add this Certificate
Prospective students: Certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this certificate in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your academic advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
Application Requirements
Completed applications include an official high school transcript, application fee ($50 domestic/$60 international) and optional official ACT/SAT score (the University of Kentucky is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year).
Application Deadlines
Freshman
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Early Action
- 12/01/2025 Apply early to be considered for Lewis Honors College, scholarships, or on-campus living.
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Regular Decision
- 02/15/2026
Transfer
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Fall Scholarship
- 06/15/2026 Apply early to be considered for scholarships.
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Fall
- 08/01/2026
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Spring
- 11/15/2025
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Summer
- 04/15/2026
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What You'll Learn
In this undergraduate certificate, you’ll develop a strong foundation in financial accounting while learning how technology and data analytics are transforming the accounting profession. You’ll gain hands-on experience with accounting information systems, analyze and interpret financial data to support informed decision-making, and explore how ethical principles guide professional judgment in complex regulatory and business environments. Together, these skills prepare you to meet employer expectations for digitally fluent, ethically grounded accounting professionals and equip you to adapt as the profession continues to evolve.
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Explore Financial Aid Options
Undergraduate degree-seeking students have access to a variety of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and student loans, designed to make education more affordable.
