Online Business Accounting Degree :: Accredited Universities

Prepare for an entry-level accounting position in a for-profit, not-for-profit, or governmental organization.

The School of Business' online B.A. in accounting establishes a foundation for students who wish to continue their education to become a certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA).

To help you succeed in today's fast-changing field of accounting, the curriculum explores:

Accounting fundamentals and concepts
Cost accounting
Auditing
Individual federal income taxes
Business law

This program differs from Saint Leo's online B.A. in accounting in that it allows for additional elective credits in place of advanced accounting and advanced auditing courses. As those who enter the business world must be prepared to support all other segments of business, you will also study general business practices and principles such as management, marketing, and macro- and microeconomics.

In addition to the analytical tools and technologies necessary to solve complex business problems, the program emphasizes leadership skills within Saint Leo University's core values and traditions.

The online B.A. in business administration program is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), a professional accreditor for business programs in student-centered colleges and universities throughout the world.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have graduated in high school or diploma from an accredited institution

International applicants
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For non-native English speaking students ,provide proof of English language proficiency, demonstrated in at least one of the following ways:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

- A minimum score of 450 on the verbal component of the SAT

- Grades of B or higher in English composition courses where English is the language of instruction

- For transfer students, two semesters with grades of B or higher in English composition courses at regionally accredited post-secondary institutions in the United States

- Successful completion of an Association of International Educators-recognized ESL program

Other Fees

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Gain the professional skills and experiences to become a successful business leader with the School of Business' online M.B.A. with a concentration in accounting.

The curriculum provides an understanding of business fundamentals and accounting concepts in today's fast-changing business environment.

Accounting concentration courses explore:

-Fund accounting for government, not-for-profit and health care organizations

-Fraud examination

-Cost accounting with emphasis on cost analysis, capital budgeting and activity-based costing

-Business law for the accountant

-Financial statement analysis using accounting principles, measurement and reporting practices

You will also achieve a broad background in business through general M.B.A. courses including those that address:

- Core business management functions

- Oral and written business communication

- Effective team membership and leadership in work partnerships and cross-functional collaborative efforts

- Ethical, economically responsible business decisions in the
context of a diverse set of stakeholders

- Business implications of the new economy and applying widely used technologies to management issues

In addition to the analytical tools and technologies necessary to solve complex management problems, our M.B.A. program emphasizes leadership skills within Saint Leo University's core values and traditions.

Our online M.B.A. is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), a professional accreditor for business programs in student-centered colleges and universities throughout the world.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Work experience is an added advantage for admitting into the program.

International applicants
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For non-native English speaking students ,provide proof of English language proficiency, demonstrated in at least one of the following ways:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

- A minimum score of 450 on the verbal component of the SAT

- Grades of B or higher in English composition courses where English is the language of instruction

- For transfer students, two semesters with grades of B or higher in English composition courses at regionally accredited post-secondary institutions in the United States

- Successful completion of an Association of International Educators-recognized ESL program

Other Fees

Books - $1,200

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Get the business and financial management knowledge and skills you need to advance your career with an online MBA in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. In addition to the business management knowledge you expect from a quality MBA program, our online Accounting MBA deepens your understanding of capital budgeting, finance and portfolio management.

Your online MBA in Accounting can give you access to a wide array of career opportunities. Our graduates are working in some of the top accounting firms in the U.S., as well as in management-level positions in a range of industries. By earning an Accounting MBA online, you will have both the management and financial background that are in demand by corporations around the globe.

Advantages of an Accounting MBA Online at SNHU

- One of the most affordable online Accounting MBA programs

- An Accounting concentration that prepares you for management positions in business, accounting and finance

- Earn an Accounting MBA online degree from a respected, private, nonprofit university with a 75-year history of graduating successful business professionals
"Best of Business" Awards: Best MBA Degree, Best Online Degree Programs

- No GMAT or GRE required for admission

- Take classes online, on campus, or both

- Classes taught by experienced faculty with real-world business experience

- Participate in classroom and online discussions, group projects, and actual case studies

- Earn your Accounting MBA online or on campus in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term

- In-class or online course work leads to the same SNHU diploma

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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Learn what it takes to investigate, detect and deter accounting fraud with an online Forensic Accounting MBA degree from Southern New Hampshire University. This forensic accounting master's degree program combines a traditional MBA curriculum with an advanced examination of how accounting principles are applied to investigate allegations of financial abuse at companies or organizations. The program is designed to give you the comprehensive business training you will need to advance in your career, as well as pave the way to earning the professional certifications that can significantly increase your career prospects and salary potential.

The Forensic Accounting MBA online degree offers several advantages over other programs:

- Affordability - enjoy one of the most affordable MBA programs in New England

- Convenience - take courses online, on campus, or create a hybrid schedule

- Flexibility - take courses full time or part time, beginning at the start of any of our four

- 10-week sessions

- Ease of entry - you are not required to take the GMAT or GRE to be admitted to the Forensic Accounting MBA

- Exceptional quality - many professors in this forensic accounting master's degree program are working professionals with years of hands-on experience who add relevance to the material through real-world examples of forensic accounting and business principles at work.

- Small, interactive classes – with an average of 20 students, the MBA in Forensic Accounting classes are small enough to really get to know your professors and classmates. Also, since courses are structured to encourage interaction, you can learn and share new ideas with your classmates in the program and throughout SNHU.

Southern New Hampshire University is a fully accredited university with an 80-year history of graduating successful accounting students. Our main campus is located in Manchester, and our satellite campuses are situated in Portsmouth, Salem, and Nashua, N.H., and Brunswick, Maine. SNHU Online has been offering business programs since 1996, and has won Best of Business, Best Buy and other awards.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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The MBA(International) aims to develop business managers, particularly business managers operating in an international context, with the capabilities of dealing with all aspects of an organisation’s management. The MPA aims to provide graduates with the opportunity to undertake studies leading towards Associate membership of CPA Australia or entry into the Institute of Chartered Accountants to undertake the professional year CA Program. This combined course will enable students to undertake postgraduate coursework study across a greater range of units and disciplines than is possible in a single course, thereby enhancing their knowledge and understanding of business.

Entry Requirements

Completion of a tertiary program equivalent to not less than 3 years of full-time study at a university or other approved educational institution -normally requires weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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