Online Business Accounting Degree :: Accredited Universities

With the Master of Business Administration with a Specialization in Accounting, you will be exposed to a variety of trends and best practices regarding current issues in the development and practice of managerial accounting, ethics, and planning and control under conditions of uncertainty.

A solid understanding of specialized accounting practices is essential to gauging the success of any organization. And as today’s organizations face increased accountability for financial practices, professionals with specific managerial accounting skills will continue to be in high demand. Florida Tech’s MBA with a specialization in Accounting provides you with core business principles and practices, in addition to the advanced accounting skills, critical to any management or executive role. Students of this Florida Tech MBA may also earn credits toward state requirements to take the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam or other accounting industry credentials.* Rooted in the case method approach, this intensive MBA program offers a uniquely collaborative, hands-on education only Florida Tech can offer – with no GMAT or GRE requirement.

Learn How To :

- Analyze and present solutions to complex accounting problems.

- Interpret and apply current issues in the development and practice of managerial accounting.

- Compare, contrast and recognize financial reporting and disclosure differences under International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. accounting practices.

- Develop the appropriate accounting, financial reporting and budgeting models for non profits, the government, universities and healthcare organizations.

Benefit From a Degree
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- Qualify to take the CPA exam or other accounting industry credentials.*

- Satisfy CPA continuing education requirements by earning up to 15 CPE hours for each semester hour awarded by the college.*

- Increase your career opportunities, confidence and financial security with a prestigious, MBA in Accounting graduate degree.

- Boost your potential for higher salaries, signing bonuses and other attractive perks.

- Open doors to the most desirable senior management and executive positions.

- Gain skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.

Entry Requirements

- Complete an online application for graduate admissions. Whether you want to apply through Quick Apply, as a full-time student or as a transient student, Florida Tech's online application is quick and easy, and there is no fee. Simply create an account to securely submit your application and track its progress.

- Complete and submit a transcript request form. Your enrollment coordinator will then collect your transcripts on your behalf.

- Relevant, professional work experience will be considered during the evaluation for admission. Please submit a resume to Florida Tech, care of University Alliance.

- Applicants with an undergraduate degree from outside the U.S. must also comply with the "Supplemental Application for Applicants with an International Background."

- Applicants interested in transfer credit possibilities may contact their program representative. Note that Florida Tech does not award graduate transfer credit prior to official admission.

- Non-U.S. citizens presently residing in the U.S. must provide a copy of their Visa or Permanent Resident Card. Florida Tech does NOT provide students with assistance in obtaining a Visa.

International Applicants
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International candidates must prove English language proficiency by at least one of the following:

- A minimum score 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at least a 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) or a score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS, earned no more than two years before attendance at Florida Tech

- Attended for three consecutive years and graduation from an accredited or state-approved mainland U.S. high school where English is the language of instruction

- Successful completion of a total of 20 semester hours at a regionally accredited, mainland U.S. university or college where English is the language of instruction, including three semester hours of English that qualify as transfer credit for Florida Tech’s Composition and Rhetoric (COM 1101) course

- Successful completion of a NASFA-recognized ESL program

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The master of science in accounting (MSA) is intended to meet the needs of those who have studied accounting and wish to further develop their expertise. For many students, the MSA will satisfy the 150-hour education requirement to become a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Students planning to sit for the CPA exam are encouraged to take our CPA review courses, which are offered for academic credit and count as elective courses toward the master of science in accounting degree. They will have the opportunity to customize their degrees by choosing 24 units of electives from an extensive list of accounting, tax and business courses. Students also have the option to complete the MSA degree with a concentration in forensic accounting. Eligible students may earn up to six units of electives through an internship for approved, real-world experience acquired during their degree program.

The master of science in accounting can be obtained in person through our evening program in San Francisco. The evening venue allows students to earn their degrees at their own pace. Students may take up to 49 percent of their courses online, when available. Pending WASC approval, the program will be made available entirely online.

Entry Requirements

For admission to degree programs you must:

Hold an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or the equivalent from a recognized foreign (outside the US) institution;

Demonstrate academic and professional capability to study at the graduate level;

Possess quantitative, writing, and computing skills needed to succeed in a competitive and dynamic environment.

GMAT score - The GMAT is a basic aptitude test and does not require knowledge of business subject content.

Proof of achieving Golden Gate University's English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements is required of all graduate applicants who are non-native speakers of English. The English proficiency tests we accept are TOEFL, IELTS and PTE. We also have an agreement with ELS (www.els.edu)

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The rapidly-evolving global marketplace of today is highly competitive; it demands a new kind of leadership. Students need a deep grounding in business theory along with first-rate leadership skills, an understanding of the changing environment that business operates in, and a keen understanding of human behavior and the ability to motivate -- not dominate -- co-workers. The MBA programs at Golden Gate University's Ageno School of Business are designed to give students the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful MBA graduate in this new business environment.

Entry Requirements

For admission to degree programs you must:

Hold an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or the equivalent from a recognized foreign (outside the US) institution;

Demonstrate academic and professional capability to study at the graduate level;

Possess quantitative, writing, and computing skills needed to succeed in a competitive and dynamic environment.

Applicants to the master of business administration degree program are required to take the GMAT. Some exceptions to this requirement exist.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program applicants will be evaluated by undergraduate grade-point averages in combination with Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score. MBA applicants must fulfill the MBA Degree Proficiency Requirements, including writing proficiency.

Students admitted to this program are expected to possess a level of mathematical skill at least equivalent to College Algebra.

Proof of achieving Golden Gate University's English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements is required of all graduate applicants who are non-native speakers of English. The English proficiency tests we accept are TOEFL, IELTS and PTE. We also have an agreement with ELS (www.els.edu).

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The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program prepares graduates for a future career working as an accountant. Immediately upon completing the bachelors in accounting degree, students will be provided with the skills necessary to work in a variety of careers such as public accountants, corporate accountants, financial analysts, tax preparers or auditors. Learning the core foundations of accounting principles and procedures, students qualify to sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam. Graduates may qualify to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in most states, while continuing to work toward the 150-credit hour minimum required for licensure.

Coursework for the bachelors in accounting degree includes a focus on accounting principles and theories necessary for preparing financial statements in the United States, and for decision-making. Students will explore auditing standards, the procedures involved in the auditing process and ethical issues faced by auditors. Students will also study the theories and practices of preparing income taxes of corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts and individuals. In addition, principles of cost accounting, including job order systems, process costing, activity-based costing and budgeting are also examined in this bachelors of accounting degree.

Upon completing the bachelors in accounting degree, many graduates opt to further their education. GCU offers a variety of master's degrees in business including a Master of Science in Accounting, master's in business administration (MBA), an MBA with an emphasis in Accounting, and a Master of Science in Leadership.

Entry Requirements

Applicants interested in earning their bachelor's degree online must meet the following requirement:

High School Transcripts - Applicants are required to submit official high school transcripts with a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above.

Applicants holding their GED should refer to the University Policy Handbook for separate requirements.

Transferring from Another College, University or Program
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Applicants with 25 or more transferable credits from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program may be accepted to the university if they have an unweighted GPA of 2.25 or above. For more information about our transfer policies, visit GCU's online Transfer Center.

Second Bachelor's Degree
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Applicants who have already earned a bachelor's degree from GCU or another institution but are interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree may be accepted to the university if they meet the minimum admission standard of an unweighted GPA of 2.0 or above.

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Grand Canyon University's MBA in Accounting prepares students to compete for advanced management positions in corporate or public accounting. Graduates of the MBA in Accounting may become informed critical thinkers and decision makers through active research and the application of quantitative methods that transform raw data into useful information.

Coursework for the MBA with an accounting concentration addresses the areas of financial accounting and reporting affecting corporations, partnerships, consolidated entities, not-for-profits, government and international operations. Students will also study the various types of audits, the principles involved in auditing, internal controls, and the responsibilities and authority of the internal audit function. The importance of accounting ethics is another topic of focus.

The MBA in Accounting program explores a broad range of business topics and principles including the key concepts of leadership and strategic management. Students will discuss formulation and execution strategies within organizations and how to stay competitive in a global marketplace. The program highlights the impact of the global economy on organizational decision making, planning and sourcing of organizational resources.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

Test Scores
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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

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