Other Specializations
Accounting MBA Specialization Overview
Ashland University’s MBA with an Accounting Specialization is designed to provide students with a path to obtain their Certified Public Accounting license. Since completion of the degree, along with an undergraduate degree, allows a student an opportunity to earn 150 credit hours, students are equipped with the necessary minimum credit hours to sit for the CPA exam as is required by many states. In addition, it provides students with multiple career opportunities in accounting.
Curriculum
While the curriculum prepares students for careers as CPAs, students can also choose to pursue the coursework that will prepare them for careers as Certified Management Accountants (CMAs), Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs), and Certified Internal Auditors (CIAs). The program builds on a student’s undergraduate accounting experience and coursework by using graduate accounting courses to develop broader and deeper technical accounting knowledge. It also enhances communication and problem-solving skills necessary for success in professional accountancy and business by incorporating case studies and simulations into coursework.
The graduation requirement for the Ashland University MBA program is 30 credits, which includes 18 credits of core courses.
Accounting Specialization Courses
- ACCT 514 – Accounting Special Topics
- ACCT 535 – Fund and Non-Profit Accounting
- ACCT 538 – Advanced Cost Management
- ACCT 540 – Advanced Accounting
Frequently Asked Questions
Depending on how many credits you choose to take per semester, you may either finish the program in 1 year, 18 months, 2 years, or 3 years.
The cost per course in the MBA program is $3,030 or $1,010 per credit hour. The total number of courses depends on your knowledge and experience. There are financing options available through the Financial Aid Office.
Yes, the Master of Business Administration program is accredited by both the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), providing strong evidence of the quality of our programs and our commitment to a student-centered teaching and learning approach.
You must have an undergraduate degree and some of the specialization courses have prerequisites.
The Blackboard Learning Management System is used for all courses. It includes videos, syllabi, assignments, communication options and a multitude of tools to help you be successful.