MBA Accounting Track
MBA Accounting Track
The M.B.A. in Accounting track is designed for individuals who wish to advance their knowledge of Accounting and to take leadership roles such in the Accounting and Finance departments of organizations. Students enrolling in this track will develop a master’s level understanding of Financial Analysis and ethical issues in the Accounting profession. The track also serves as a springboard for students contemplating preparing for their CPA, CMA, or CFA certifications.
This degree consists of 13 courses and awards 39 credits. Course work involves the study of advanced Finance and Accounting topics and is an ideal graduate program for students who have completed their BA degrees with majors or minors in Accounting.
Recommended Curriculum Guide
3 + 1 Accelerated Accounting Program- Accounting Track
First Year |
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Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
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AC101 |
Principles of Accounting I |
3 |
AC102 |
Principles of Accounting II |
3 |
CIT140 |
Electronic Spreadsheets |
3 |
ET102 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
ET101 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
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GLE Elective |
3 |
GLE101 |
First-Year Inquiry Seminar |
3 |
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GLE Elective |
3 |
GLE110 |
First-Year Composition |
3 |
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GLE Elective |
3 |
MK201 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
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GLE Elective |
3 |
Total |
18 |
Total |
18 |
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First Summer |
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Summer 1 |
Credits |
Summer 2 |
Credits |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
Total |
3 |
Total |
3 |
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Second Year |
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Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
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BA213 |
Business Law I |
3 |
AC214 |
Intermediate Accounting II |
3 |
FM224 |
Principles of Financial Management |
3 |
MN321 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
AC213 |
Intermediate Accounting I |
3 |
MT260 |
Statistics |
3 |
MN201 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
IB364 |
International Business |
3 |
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GLE Lab Science I |
4 |
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GLE Lab Science II |
4 |
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GLE Elective |
3 |
GLE230 |
Second-Year Composition |
3 |
Total |
19 |
Total |
19 |
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Second Summer |
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Summer 1 |
Credits |
Summer 2 |
Credits |
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AC390 or AC395 or AC495 |
Internship in Accounting or Advanced Internship in Accounting or Senior Independent Research Project |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
Total |
3 |
Total |
3 |
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Third Year |
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Fall Semester |
Credits |
Spring Semester |
Credits |
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AC314 |
Cost Accounting |
3 |
AC354 |
Individual Income Tax |
3 |
AC474 |
Advanced Accounting I |
3 |
GM520 |
Legal and Ethical Issues – Grad Term 3 (taken as Elective) |
3 |
GM510 |
Seminar in Leadership – Grad Term 1 (taken as Elective) |
3 |
BA471 |
Business Strategy and Ethics |
3 |
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GLE Course |
3 |
AC323 |
Auditing |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
AC____ |
Accounting Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
1 |
Total |
18 |
Total |
16 |
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Total Credits |
120 |
Core M.B.A. Courses Credits for Accounting Track
GM510 Seminar in Leadership 3 Credits
GM520 Legal and Ethical Issues in Organizations 3 Credits
GM540 Organizational Behavior 3 Credits
GM542 Quantitative and Research Techniques for Leaders 3 Credits
GM543 Economics for Managers 3 Credits
GM561 Financial Management 3 Credits
GM562 Marketing Management 3 Credits
GM564 Operations Management for Leaders 3 Credits
GM691 Strategic Management Seminar** 3 Credits
Concentration M.B.A. Courses for Accounting Track
AC565 Ethics and the Accounting Professional 3 Credits
AC640 Accounting Information Systems 3 Credits
AC660 Advanced Financial Statement Analysis 3 Credits
GM541 Managerial Accounting 3 Credits
Total Credits 39
**The Strategic Management Seminar is normally the last course taken to fulfill degree
requirements.