At a Glance
$597
Cost per Credit
33
Credit Hours
100%
Online
2-3 Years
Program LengthMBA – Accounting
Program Overview
At a Glance
$597
Cost per Credit
33
Credit Hours
100%
Online
2-3 Years
Program LengthAdvance Your Accounting Leadership Career
Take your business career to a leadership level in accountancy with an online MBA accounting degree program from Lindenwood University. This program covers the issues, theory, and practice of business accounting to give you real-world insights you can apply on the job for your company and your career.
The accounting emphasis for our 100% online MBA program offers focused coursework in strategic accounting practice areas, including tax planning, nonprofit accounting, cost management, and more. In addition to relevant accounting courses, it also provides the opportunity to develop a better understanding of business with an exploration of essentials like statistical modeling, analytics, management practices, marketing, business law, and business strategy.
Are you ready to take your business career to a leadership level in finance or accounting? Then you’re ready for a 100% online MBA program designed to provide the tools and leadership skills you need to succeed.
Career Outlook
MBA accounting graduates can leverage a diversified, business-driven skill set in a number of accounting and business leadership roles. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, auditors and accountants earn $78,000 per year, while financial managers earn $139,780 and C-suite executives bring in $100,090 annually.
Tuition Details
The cost per credit hour for this online MBA accounting program is $597. Besides affordable tuition, we offer a generous transfer policy of up to nine credits toward your degree completion to further offset tuition costs—to save you time and money on your education!
Admissions Requirements
For admission to your master’s in accounting online program, you will need to complete your online application and submit the following documents:
- Online Application
- Résumé
- Letter of intent/personal statement, including a personal statement regarding your interest in the program and career goals
- Official undergraduate transcript(s), as well as official transcript(s) from any graduate school(s) attended with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- GMAT is not required. Applicants with a lower GPA, however, may submit official GMAT or GRE scores in lieu of the 3.0 GPA requirement. Admission based on GMAT or GRE scores is granted to students who have an official minimum GMAT score of 500 or combined GRE scores of 300. Scores should be less than five years old at the time of application. Applicants who do not meet the GPA, GMAT, or GRE thresholds may be considered for further evaluation and an interview may be required. Please discuss options with your enrollment counselor.
TRANSFER CREDITS
Lindenwood offers a generous transfer policy of up to 9 credits toward your master in business administration degree online completion to further offset tuition costs. This means you can complete your degree in as few as 21 credit hours at Lindenwood—saving you time and money on your education!
Plus, you can personalize your transfer experience through Lindenwood’s Transfer Guides. These guides are part of our articulation partnerships with area community college to help you get the most value from your transfer credit.
Curriculum Overview
Your online MBA accounting program coursework reflects a real-world organizational model to equip you to for challenges in the field of accounting and finance even before you earn your degree. The accounting courses you’ll take offer a well-rounded exploration of the concepts, theory, and practices across business accounting.
*these courses are provided as examples as course names may change year-to-year
Emphasis Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 51015 | Ethics in Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 51030 | Advanced Cost Management | 3 |
| ACCT 51050 | Income Tax Planning | 3 |
| ACCT 51055 | Business Tax Planning | 3 |
| ACCT 51060 | Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 51070 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| ACCT 51088 | Internship | 1-3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you do with an MBA in Accounting?
MBA graduates with an emphasis in accounting will have developed the business strategy and skills in the field needed to pursue accounting management and leadership opportunities.
Can I be an accountant with an MBA?
While you certainly could be a staff accountant with an MBA, that is not what this program is designed for. Curriculum for Lindenwood’s MBA accounting program offers advanced training in the nature, theory, and central problems of business accounting. It is designed to help you prepare for leadership opportunities in finance and accounting with a better understanding of tax planning, financial statements, cost management, and more.
How hard is an accounting MBA?
As with any of our online MBA programs, the online MBA accounting program at Lindenwood is designed to challenge you with opportunities to develop the skills and understanding of business strategy, theory, and practice you can use to further your career … all while providing the support you need to succeed.
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