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Overview
Fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP), the Caldwell University MBA program will help you achieve your personal and career goals at a highly competitive cost-per-credit. Strong emphasis is placed on personal growth and individualized attention to learning through small class size, practical skills and compassionate faculty who focus on practice beyond theory.
The MBA with a Concentration in Accounting is designed to help you meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure. This course of study combines general business acumen and specialized accounting knowledge.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 overall and 3.0 in business as a major
- Two references for graduate study
- Personal interview upon Graduate Coordinator’s request
- Personal statement: Submit a statement of objectives for entering the program
- Resume highlighting business, leadership, and work experience
- Students with an undergraduate degree outside of business must take BU 095 MBA Prerequisite Module
Course Information
| Core Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BU 520 | Advanced Business Strategy | 3 |
| BU 537 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BU 525 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
| BU 610 | Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| BU 625 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| BU 633 | Organizational Behavior for Managers | 3 |
| BU 635 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BU 638 | Marketing in a Dynamic Environment | 3 |
| BU 644 | Global Business Management | 3 |
| BU 649 | Business Law, Ethical Behavior and Social Responsibility | 3 |
| BU 660 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BU 695 | Operations and Project Management | 3 |
| Capstone Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BU 785 | Integrated Strategic Management Seminar | 3 |
| Concentration Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BU 620 | Executive Business Communications | 3 |
| BU 627 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| BU 630 | Governmental Accounting | 3 |
| BU 631 | Forensic Accounting | 3 |
| BU 632 | Federal Taxation | 3 |
| BU 634 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| BU 641 | International Travel Experience | 3 |
| BU 662 | Big Data, Data Mining and Data Science | 3 |
| BU 689 | Graduate Business Internship (full-time students only) Learn more or enroll *Advanced Auditing is taken instead of the core | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 39
What You'll Learn
The MBA with a Concentration in Accounting is designed to help you meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure. This course of study combines general business acumen and specialized accounting knowledge.
Program Details:
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Master
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Online
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Instructor Led
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39 credit hours
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1-2 years F/T
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Military Friendly
Why Choose Caldwell
Since 1939, Caldwell University has prioritized the needs of our students to ensure they leave prepared and inspired to succeed. In a recent survey of Caldwell University graduate students and alumni, 96% of responders said they would recommend their program, and 90% of those who completed their graduate program rated it as excellent or good. Flexible study options and the personalized attention you deserve will more than elevate your earning potential – they will keep you well-rounded and relevant in today's business landscape.