Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting
- Overview
- Admissions
- Academics
- What You'll Learn
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.
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.
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
Curriculum
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.