Accounting
The accounting track of the MBA provides the student with core business courses and advanced professional study in accounting. Graduates are able to pursue a number of career choices, such as management, accounting, and finance, and will have the credit and experience necessary to sit for a Certified Public Accountant exam.
Curriculum and Courses
The accelerated 30-credit accounting track can be completed in 11 months and is essential to candidates who wish to earn their CPA license.
Isaiah Odunlami ’17
MBA in accounting
General ledger accountant II at Baystate Health
“My experience in the MBA program was electrifying. I took an entrepreneurial approach during my time in the program. I know that understanding finance and accounting is crucial to really succeeding in the world and many industries. The professors at the Elms provided me with the tools that I needed to excel and help further my career. I knew if I wanted to progress not only in accounting, but in life, I would have to obtain the greatest asset, which is knowledge. I can definitely say that the MBA program has played a significant factor in my development. ”
Curriculum
Click to view course requirements for the MBA in Accounting.
Core MBA Courses (15 credits)
Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
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BUS 6000 | Managerial Finance and Data Analysis | 3 |
BUS 6100 | Globalization and Social Responsibility | 3 |
BUS 6200 | Leadership and Teamwork | 3 |
BUS 6300 | Current Events Impact on the Economy | 3 |
BUS 6400 | Strategic Management Practicum | 3 |
Accounting Concentration Courses (15 credits)
Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
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ACC 6103 | Business Law and Ethics for Accountants | 3 |
ACC 6205 | Principles of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | 3 |
ACC 6003 | Corporate Taxation | 3 |
ACC 6303 | Non Profit and Government Accounting | 3 |
ACC 6403 | Contemporary Financial Accounting Issues | 3 |