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M.B.A. in Accountancy

This program is offered through the School of Accelerated and Distance Education in an online and an on-site delivery format. To learn more about the School of Accelerated and Distance Education, please click here.

The MBA program prepares experienced business professionals for leadership positions. This program of study is designed for individuals with an accounting degree who wish to complete the 150 credit hours of study required to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. The program will focus on core MBA subjects and will utilize CPA review courses. CPA licensing is granted by each state, but this program prepares you to complete the exam.

In addition to the foundation and core courses, the student enrolls in the following courses which offer preparation to complete the CPA exam.

Curriculum

MGT 656 Financial Accounting & Reporting
Exploration of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for business enterprise, not-for-profit organizations, and governmental entities, and the skills needed to apply that knowledge.
3 credits

MGT 657 Auditing & Attestation
Exploration of auditing procedures, auditing standards generally accepted in the United States (GAAS) and other standards related to attest engagements and the skills needed to apply that knowledge.
3 credits

MGT 658 Accounting Regulation
Exploration of federal taxation, ethics, professional and legal responsibilities, and business law, and the skills needed to apply that knowledge.
3 credits

MGT 659 Business Environment & Concepts
Exploration of general business environment and business concepts that candidates need to know in order to understand the underlying business reasons for and accounting implications of business transactions, and the skills needed to apply that knowledge in performing financial statement audit and attestation engagements and other functions normally performed by CPAs that affect the public interest.
3 credits


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