Stark State College's accounting data analytics certificate provides foundational training in accounting principles, computerized accounting systems, and data analysis skills needed for today’s business environment. Designed to be completed in about one year and available online or on campus, the certificate prepares students for entry-level accounting roles while fully stacking toward Stark State’s associate degree in accounting.
Major code: 2012 Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division Accounting and Finance Department
The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.
2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026
Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | ||
| ACC132 | Financial Accounting 1 | 4 |
| ACC133 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ACC229 | Accounting Software and Analytics 2 | 3 |
| ACC238 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| CIS125 | Data Analysis and Decision Making | 3 |
| Non-technical | ||
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| ACC130 | Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
| BUS124 | Business Analysis | 3 |
| AOT226 | Spreadsheet - Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Effective Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| ENG124 | College Composition | 3 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
- 1
Student may elect to take ACC121 Introduction to Accounting prior to taking this course.
- 2
Students can earn QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor certification upon successful completion of the course.
The classes in this certificate also apply toward the completion of an Accounting – Data Analytics Major Degree (2008).
Full-time Student Advising Notes
Academic Advising
Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.
Course Sequence
The semester-by-semester listing below provides the normal scheduling option for students seeking a one-year certificate.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| BUS124 | Business Analysis | 3 |
| ACC132 | Financial Accounting 1 | 4 |
| AOT226 | Spreadsheet - Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG124 | College Composition | 3 |
| ACC133 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| CIS125 | Data Analysis and Decision Making | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Effective Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Business Communication | ||
| ACC130 | Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
| ACC229 | Accounting Software and Analytics 2 | 3 |
| ACC238 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Prepare and analyze the various types of financial information essential for internal and external recordkeeping, reporting and decision making.
- Interpret and apply laws and regulations for the purpose of various types of tax reporting, compliance and planning.
- Identify and implement sound and ethical internal accounting controls to ensure safeguarding of an entity's assets, preparation and reporting of reliable financial information, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations including those affecting professional liability.
- Apply appropriate mathematical concepts to business decisions.