Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting online

Be ready to meet the growing demand for qualified accounting professionals who can provide business leadership and valuable insight into organizational financial decisions with this focused online MBA.

Apply by: 4/24/23

Start Class: 5/8/23

Apply Now

Home » Online Programs » Business » MBA » Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting

Tuition breakdown:

$11,550 Total Tuition

$350 Tuition per credit hour

Program Overview

Learn more about HSU’s online accounting MBA degree

Gain the credentials and expertise you need to enhance your career prospects in the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting online program from Henderson State University. Designed to develop future CPA and CMA leaders, this online accounting MBA prepares you for professional accounting certification as you learn theoretical foundations of accounting principles, advanced auditing and contemporary taxation.

Taught by supportive faculty members, many of whom hold Ph.D.s, our rigorous curriculum examines real-world applications of ethical leadership and data analysis to achieve business objectives. Engage in 100% online coursework that expands your quantitative skills, including accounting for business and financial management, as well as managerial finance. By taking advantage of 7-week courses and multiple start dates a year, you can complete your master's degree online in as few as 14 months.

The MBA with a concentration in accounting is designed primarily for students who wish to take the exam to be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Students should have - at a minimum - undergraduate prerequisite courses in Intermediate Accounting I, Intermediate Accounting II, and Auditing.* (Students who wish to take the CPA exam should consult with the State Board of Accountancy for their state to determine what courses are required to be eligible to take the CPA Exam.)

* For students entering Spring II 2022 and beyond, Federal Income Tax Accounting should be added to this list of courses

Career opportunities in the accounting profession:

Accounting Manager
Financial Analyst
Business Consultant
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer

Accounting Manager
Financial Analyst
Business Consultant
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer

In the online MBA in Accounting, you will enhance your skills in:

Technical Competence: Critically analyze accounting issues and identify, as well as apply, optimal solutions to address those accounting issues
Oral Communication: Synthesize key business concepts and accounting-related matters in order to communicate them effectively to others while maintaining unwavering integrity
Ethical Reasoning: Learn to apply ethical reasoning in leadership/managerial roles
Strategic Decision-Making: Apply relevant information to arrive at a well-rounded conclusion
Leadership: Apply relevant information to increase understanding of various leadership theories and the application of leadership skills

Technical Competence: Critically analyze accounting issues and identify, as well as apply, optimal solutions to address those accounting issues
Oral Communication: Synthesize key business concepts and accounting-related matters in order to communicate them effectively to others while maintaining unwavering integrity
Ethical Reasoning: Learn to apply ethical reasoning in leadership/managerial roles
Strategic Decision-Making: Apply relevant information to arrive at a well-rounded conclusion
Leadership: Apply relevant information to increase understanding of various leadership theories and the application of leadership skills

Career opportunities in the accounting profession:

Accounting Manager
Financial Analyst
Business Consultant
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer

Accounting Manager
Financial Analyst
Business Consultant
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer

Also available

Check out our other online MBA programs.

$11,550 Total Tuition

As few as 14 months Duration

33 Credit Hours

The School of Business at Henderson State University is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Apply Now

Need More Information?

Call 877-266-0012

Tuition

Find out how and when to pay

The MBA in Accounting online program tuition is the same affordable, pay-by-the-course rate for all U.S. residents. Fees are included in the total tuition. Financial aid may be available for eligible students.

Tuition breakdown:

$11,550 Total Tuition

$350 Tuition per credit hour

Program	Per Credit Hour	Per Course	Per Program
MBA in Accounting	$350	$1,050	$11,550

Financial Aid

To be eligible for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at fafsa.gov. Henderson State’s institutional code is 001098.

Tuition breakdown:

$11,550 Total Tuition

$350 Tuition per credit hour

Calendar

These are the milestones to guide your student journey

Our MBA in Accounting online program offers a convenient course schedule with 7-week courses and multiple start dates. View the full calendar for all upcoming starts and corresponding deadlines.

Now enrolling:

4/24/23 Apply Date

5/8/23 Class Starts

View full calendar +

Apply Now

Now enrolling:

4/24/23 Apply Date

5/8/23 Class Starts

Have questions or need more information about our online programs?

Ready to take the rewarding path toward earning your degree online?

Apply Now

Admissions

See the qualifications for our online graduate accounting program

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to the Henderson online MBA in Accounting below.

Admission Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 2.5 GPA
GMAT waived

GPA requirements for unconditional admission: 2.7 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree or 3.0 average or above in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.

GPA requirements for conditional admission: 2.5-2.69 cumulative grade point average at the completion of the undergraduate degree.

GMAT Waiver:
- 3.5-4.0 cumulative GPA OR a 3.0-4.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours for automatic GMAT waiver
- 2.7-2.99 GPA with three years of work experience OR 2.5-2.69 GPA with five years of work experience

All applicants for the MBA program must submit their resume.

Courses

Advance your knowledge in our Master of Business Administration in Accounting classes

In order to earn the MBA in Management online, you will complete 11 courses for a total of 33 credit hours. There are no leveling courses or prerequisites required.

* For students entering Spring II 2022 and beyond, Federal Income Tax Accounting should be added to this list of courses

Expand All

Core Courses

All Concentrations must take these 4 courses.

MGM 6183: Managerial Leadership and Ethics

Duration: 7 weeks

Credit Hours: 3

A graduate course designed to develop an understanding of leadership styles in management and to further ethical reasoning in the management field.

FIN 6113: Managerial Finance

Duration: 7 weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course addresses "real world" issues from both theoretical and practical standpoints for most types of businesses, proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. The specific objectives for the course include the following: 1) financial management of the firm with special emphasis on financial planning, capital budgeting, and cost of capital concepts; 2) an analysis of management aspects relating to the inflow and outflow of capital in business enterprise; and 3) practicing financial decision-making through case methods.

MGM 6123: Organizational Strategy

Duration: 7 weeks

Credit Hours: 3

The course examines the key issues involved in formulating and implementing corporate strategies. These issues are approached from the position of the general manager, who must analyze complex business situations and find realistic solutions to strategic and organizational problems. The course merges various functional areas and provides students with a "total business" perspective on corporate and international strategy. Students also receive an overview of contemporary business and its future.

Concentration Electives

Must take 2 of the following courses; availability will vary.

ECO 6213: Economic Analysis for Managerial Decisions

Duration: 7 weeks

Credit Hours: 3

An application of micro- and macroeconomic theories to managerial decision-making including demand and cost analysis, theory of the firm, monetary policy and the Federal Reserve System with an emphasis on quantitative economic analysis.

DSC 6253: Strategic Information Systems

Duration: 7 weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course examines the various ways in which information technology can be leveraged by an organization for competitive advantage and addresses the issue of IT strategy and evaluation. Attention is given to strategic implementation of technology, developing and maintaining secure and effective systems, and externally focused systems.

MGM 6013: Evidence-Based Management & Analytics

Duration: 7 weeks

Credit Hours: 3

This course will build students' capability to manage an analytics workforce, lead analytics team/project, and operate as an analytics translator. The course will introduce students to the principles of evidence-based management and analytics. This involves the appraising of scientific evidence and the processing of information and data for managerial decision-making. The course will also equip students with skills for gathering primary local evidence for problems and managerial decisions.

MKT 6063: Marketing Management

Duration: 7 weeks

Credit Hours: 3

A graduate marketing seminar to provide a comprehensive knowledge of marketing strategy and marketing program development. Students will be expected to read widely in the marketing literature. They will solve business problems using case analyses and/or simulation. It is recommended that this "capstone" course be taken near the end of the student's program of study.

Required Concentration

Students must take all of the below

ACC 5173: Seminar in Contemporary Taxation

Duration: 7 weeks

Credit Hours: 3

A study of the theory of taxation and current topics in taxation. The objective is to provide insight into the structure of the tax system as well as to inform students of recent major changes in the tax law and procedure.

ACC 6263: Accounting Theory

Duration: 7 weeks

Credit Hours: 3

The primary objective of this course is to explore the theoretical foundations of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The students should also learn the basics of researching a financial accounting problem. This course will utilize the case method of instruction, a method which requires (among other things) self-motivation, critical thinking and communication skills (both written and oral).

ACC 5253: Professional Accounting Certification

Duration: 7 weeks

Credit Hours: 3

By utilizing one of the national review preparation programs, candidates are able to prepare for professional accounting certification such those leading to CPA or CMA status and to develop an understanding of the concepts and theories underpinning professional accounting issues.