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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.

Cost: $761 per credit hour
Next Start Date: August 25, 2025

Program Details:

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  • icon 1-2 years F/T
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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.