Accounting

The MBA in Accounting delivers the knowledge and skills necessary to measure, analyze, interpret, and communicate economic data. Students acquire a solid foundation of accounting principles, real-world tools and aptitude in order to succeed and excel in accounting and business careers. As the “language of business” accounting prepares students for a wide variety of careers.

An M.B.A. in Accounting prepares students for positions such as:

  • Corporate financial accountant
  • Forensic accountant
  • Corporate tax accountant
  • Auditor
  • Forensic accountant
  • Cost accountant
  • Financial planner
  • Governmental accountant
  • Not-for-profit accountant
  • Income tax preparer
  • Accounting or tax consultant
  • Project accountant
  • Payroll specialist
In addition, various courses will count towards the attainment of professional licensing as a:
  • Certified public accountant (CPA)
  • Certified managerial accountant (CMA)
  • Certified internal auditor (CIA)
  • Certified financial planner (CFP)

Required (15 credits)

ACCT 610   Intermediate Accounting
ACCT 620   Managerial and Cost Accounting
ACCT 625   Auditing
ACCT 630   Advanced Financial Accounting
ACCT 633

Personal Taxation


Elective (3 credits) – choose one

ACCT 702   Business Entity Taxation
ACCT 704   Financial Reporting and Analysis
ACCT 706   International Accounting