Program Description and Goals
The Graduate Certificate in Compliance & Ethics prepares students to assume a leadership role in the field of compliance and ethics in government agencies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The program is taught at an advanced level but is suitable for individuals who have some experience in compliance roles or in occupations that required some knowledge of compliance areas (e.g., IT, HR, healthcare, law). Graduates of the certificate program will be prepared to sit for one or more of the major compliance certification exams.
Program Goals
- Provide students with an advanced level of knowledge, skills, and abilities that will prepare them for leadership roles in the field of compliance and ethics.
- Prepare students to identify and address compliance issues related to significant legislation governing compliance.
- Enable students to develop and implement effective compliance and ethics programs in organizations.
- Equip students with an advanced knowledge and skill at using tools to assess, evaluate, and mitigate compliance and ethics risks in organizations.
Accreditation
For specific information on program accreditation, refer to the Accreditations and Compliance section.
Program Requirements
Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the required courses to receive the certificate, with no grade below “C” in the required courses.
Method of Delivery
Online
Time to Completion
15 hours
Admission Procedures
Regular Admission
Requirements
Note: Current UNG graduate students need to complete the application form and not the online application.
- Baccalaureate or a master’s degree from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog).
- If a certificate program applicant holds a master’s degree, only the transcript documenting the master’s is required.
- Submit the Graduate Admissions online application.
- Non-refundable application fee of $40.
- Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
Optional Supplemental Documents
- Professional resume
- Statement of Purpose: A six-hundred-word personal statement describing the specific interest in the Compliance Certificate, how you will use this Certificate in your career, and any background in the field of Compliance. If no background in Compliance, then include why you are interested in this field.
- Statement of Interest in Scholarship: There are full scholarships available for graduate students who commit to completing the certificate in one spring. This scholarship covers the 15 hours of credit required to complete the certificate. If you would like to be considered for this scholarship – please acknowledge in a statement of interest that you are able to complete all required 15 credit hours in the spring term.
Applications will be reviewed as a group after the November 1 priority deadline. Applications received after our priority deadline will receive a decision following our December 1 final deadline. Preference will be given to applicants who provide the optional application items. To be considered for a scholarship, optional items must be included.
International Applicants
International applicants who must be issued an F-1 visa by UNG to enter the United States to attend school may not apply for completely part-time (less than nine hours) or online programs. This program is only offered as an online program and therefore does not permit F-1 visa student admission.
Appeal of Graduate Admission
An applicant whose admission is denied may appeal the decision, regardless of the basis for denial. To submit an appeal, email a signed letter of appeal as a PDF attachment to the Office of Graduate Admissions at grads@ung.edu.
Your letter must present substantial evidence supporting the basis of your appeal. The information provided should go beyond what was previously submitted in your application and clearly demonstrate your potential for success in graduate-level study.
Graduate programs at the University of North Georgia grant appeals for provisional admission status only. If admitted under provisional status, your academic record will be reviewed post enrollment to determine eligibility for regular status. Timelines and requirements vary by program. While enrolled provisionally, you may register only for the maximum number of credit hours permitted for provisional students in your program and must maintain the GPA required by your program each term to continue enrollment. Students admitted under provisional status are not eligible for federal financial aid. Additional program-specific restrictions can be applied.
If your appeal is approved, the Graduate Admissions Office will notify you of your admission status.
Academic and Professional Integrity
Code of Conduct
The University of North Georgia recognizes honesty and integrity as being necessary to the academic functioning of the university. UNG graduate students are expected to uphold the university regulations addressed in the Student Code of Conduct, Article 3, Rule 2.
Technology
While the program is primarily asynchronous, online synchronous meetings may be required for program orientation and occasionally throughout the program.
Students are expected to:
- Engage in electronic collaboration using email, email attachments, and using the basic functions of software for electronic meetings (e.g., Zoom, Teams).
- Develop proficiency with the learning management system(s) used to administer courses.
- Be competent using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Have access to a computer that will run required software (not just a cell phone, tablet, or Chromebook).
- Follow additional technology guidance found at: https://ung.edu/information-technology/FAQ.php.
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