Program Highlights
The mission of the MBA in Accounting is to prepare students to use advanced accounting skills for management-level careers in all areas of accounting.
The program builds upon the BBA Accounting program at Amberton to allow students to complete coursework necessary to sit for the Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) exam in the state of Texas.
The program can be completed 100% online, though some coursework may be available to be taken onsite at the student’s option.
Career Impact
Amberton’s MBA in Accounting prepares graduates for careers as chief financial officers, chief operating officers, business consultants, management analysts, and chief executives.
Prepares for careers in all areas of accounting including public accounting, private industry, federal, state, and local governments, & non-profit organizations by ensuring graduates are competent in the latest practices and principles of business, communication, ethics, management accounting concepts, & standard procedures.
Earning Your Degree
Degree Plan Requirements
3hrs
Program Prerequisites
6hrs
Required Graduate Studies
24hrs
Major Requirements
The mission of the Master of Business Administration in Accounting is to prepare students to use advanced accounting skills for management-level careers in all areas of accounting including public accounting, private industry, federal, state and local governments, and non-profit organizations by ensuring graduates are competent in the latest practices and principles of business, communication, ethics, management accounting concepts, and standard procedures. Amberton’s MBA in Accounting prepares graduates for careers as chief financial officers, chief operating officers, business consultants, management analysts, and chief executives. The program can be completed 100% online, though some coursework may be available to be taken onsite at the student’s option. It also builds upon the BBA Accounting* program at Amberton to allow students to complete coursework necessary to sit for the Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) exam in the state of Texas. Requirements for the exam vary from state to state and change periodically.
PLEASE NOTE: Students who complete the Amberton University Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting AND Master of Business Administration in Accounting meet the education requirements for becoming a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas. However, each student should carefully review the current state requirements of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for changes and updates. The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy provides clear guidelines and requirements to take the CPA exam and in applying for a new licensure. It is the sole responsibility of each student to satisfy each of the requirements of the State of Texas. Questions regarding licensure should be directed to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. http://www.tsbpa.state.tx.us/exam-qualification/examination-overview.html
A graduate with an MBA in Accounting will be able to:
- Utilize technology to analyze data and improve business performance.
- Demonstrate the use of management accounting techniques to make informed decisions.
- Portray management skills necessary to lead organizations.
- Synthesize universal ethical principles to navigate complex issues with integrity.
- Utilize research methodologies to generate insights and enhance professional practice.
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| I. Program Prerequisites | 3 hours | |
| Prerequisites to the MBA Accounting program is either 1) an earned bachelor's degree in accounting; or 2) an earned bachelor's degree, which includes at least 30 hours in business, including the following course or its equivalency, which the student must have successfully completed, or the following course must be taken | ||
| BUS4113 Accounting & Finance for Managers | 3 hours | |
| II. Required Graduate Accounting Courses | 6 hours | |
| ACC6165 Tax Planning & Research | 3 hours | |
| ACC6036 Ethics for Accountants | 3 hours | |
| III. Major Requirements | 24 hours | |
| COM5469 Managerial Communication | 3 hours | |
| FIN5250 Corporate Finance | 3 hours | |
| MGT5203 Operations Management | 3 hours | |
| ACC6120 Accounting Information Systems | 3 hours | |
| ACC6130 Financial Statement Analysis | 3 hours | |
| ACC6135 Data Analytics for Accountants | 3 hours | |
| ACC6155 Advanced Managerial Accounting | 3 hours | |
| MGT6203 Strategic Management * | 3 hours | |
| *This course has a prerequisite of 12 hours of 5000/6000 Business Administration courses (ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MIS & MKT) | ||
| IV. Electives | 6 hours | |
| Select 6 hours from the following courses: | ||
| ACC6150 - Forensic Accounting | 3 hours | |
| BUS5110 - International Business | 3 hours | |
| BUS5425 - Entrepreneurship | 3 hours | |
| ECO6140 - Managerial Economics | 3 hours | |
| ECO6250 - Global Economic Issues | 3 hours | |
| FIN6290 - International Finance | 3 hours | |
| FIN6186 - Managerial Finance | 3 hours | |
| MGT5670 - Executive Leadership | 3 hours | |
| Totals | excluding Program Prerequisites | 36 hours |
| Minimum Requirements for MBA in Accounting are: | ||
| Semester hours must be completed at Amberton University | 24 hours | |
| Semester hours to complete the program, excluding the prerequisite. The BBA/MBA dual track program can be completed in 30 hours for those completing their BBA Accounting degree with Amberton and utilizing the option to complete 6 credit hours in the undergraduate program noted by * below | 36 hours | |
| Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) required | 3.0 | |
Degree Plan Requirements
3hrs
Program Prerequisites
6hrs
Required Graduate Studies
24hrs
Major Requirements
*See the BBA/MBA-Accounting Dual Degree Program in the undergraduate section for courses available to be dual-coded. This option is only available for students completing the BBA-Accounting (CPA Track) and continuing into the MBA-Accounting. They are eligible to be taken after the student has completed 90 credit hours towards the BBA-Accounting degree.
*FIN5250 and MGT5203 are courses completed in the Dual Degree B.B.A. and M.B.A. Accounting program and do not need to be repeated by the student.
Accounting Job Opportunities with Dr. Price
This certificate program can be earned in conjunction with the following degree programs or as a stand-alone certificate of study.
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Sample Courses
ACC6165 – Tax Planning and Research ACC6036 – Ethics for Accountants FIN5250 – Corporate Finance MGT5203 – Operations Management ACC6120 – Accounting Information Systems ACC6130 – Financial Statement Analysis ACC6135 – Data Analytics for Accountants ACC6155 – Advanced Managerial Accounting MGT6203 – Strategic Management
Master of Business Administration - Accounting
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