The MBA in Accounting is designed to enhance the students ability to understand and use accounting information to effectively manage the business enterprise. This program provides students with the theory, analytical skills, and research ability necessary to conduct the planning, organizing and controlling functions within an organization. It further prepares students for challenges in a business environment characterized by rapid technological change, expanding accounting information needs, and global competition.
Background Courses (16.5 hours)
All students must fullfil the MBA Program's background course requirements. These background courses are equivalent to foundation courses of an undergraduate business program and will be waived where appropriate after evaluation of transcripts. Depending on the student's objective they may also need accounting leveling courses. Consult with an advisor.
Core Courses (18 hours)
All students must fullfil the MBA Program's core course requirements.
Concentration Courses (18 hours)
12 hours required of all students:
- ACCT 5890
- International Accounting (3 hours)
- ACCT 5320
- Taxation of Corporations, Partnerships & Fiduciaries (3 hours)
- ACCT 5250
- Strategic Cost Management (3 hours)
- ACCT 5XXX
- Approved Accounting 5000 elective (3 hours)
6 hours of paired electives* from the following departments:
- Biological Sciences (Environmental Sciences)
- Economics
- Engineering Technology
- Information Technologies & Decision Sciences
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing & Logistics
- Public Administration
- Other departments or areas*
*Must be approved by the departmental advisor in the Accounting Department.
