Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-06-29 | - |
| 2025-06-30 | - |
Program Overview
Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting Online
Program Overview
The online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Avila University is designed for working professionals seeking to expand their accounting knowledge while opening doors to more leadership roles.
Career Opportunities
- Tax Manager
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Controller
Tuition
- $19,500* Total Tuition
- $650 Per Credit Hour
Calendar
- 8-week courses
- Multiple start dates each year
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- No GRE or GMAT required
Courses
Core Courses
- AC 601: Financial Accounting for Decision Making
- BU 601: Behavior, Well-being & Ethics
- BU 699: MBA Capstone
- EC 612: Applied Microeconomics
- FI 630: Financial Management
- MG 698: Global Strategic Management
- MK 610: Marketing Management
Concentration Courses
- AC 650: Managerial Cost Accounting
- AC 655: Advanced Cost Accounting
- AC 670: Fraud Examination and Auditing
Foundation Course
- EC 604: Statistical Analysis (required for students without previous stats course)
Accreditation
The School of Business at Avila University has received specialized accreditation for its MBAs in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, International Business, Management, and Marketing through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- The online MBA in Accounting program deepens accounting knowledge to diversify career options and prepare for the CPA exam.
- It is designed for working professionals seeking to expand their accounting knowledge while opening doors to more leadership roles.
- The program is IACBE-accredited and provides an in-depth background in:
- Tax and cost accounting
- Strategic and financial management
- Fraud examination
- These courses are accessible, affordable, and taught by highly engaged faculty.
Outline:
- The program consists of 30 credit hours completed through 10 courses.
- No prerequisites are required, but students without prior statistics coursework need to take an additional course (EC604 Statistical Analysis), increasing the program to 33 credit hours.
- Courses are delivered online with 8-week durations and multiple start dates each year.
Teaching:
- The program features a personalized learning experience with faculty providing regular value-added comments and feedback.
- Instruction is designed to closely resemble in-person learning.
Careers:
- Potential career paths with an MBA in Accounting include:
- Tax Manager
- Accountant
- Auditor
Entry Requirements:
To be eligible for the Avila University online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, applicants must meet the following requirements:
For All Applicants:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 at the completion of the undergraduate degree
For Applicants with a GPA Below 2.75:
- Conditional admission with a minimum GPA of 2.5 at the completion of the undergraduate degree
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Avila University does not explicitly list English language proficiency requirements for their online MBA in Accounting program. However, as the program is conducted entirely in English, it is reasonable to assume that applicants need to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language. This may involve submitting scores from standardized tests such as TOEFL or IELTS, if English is not their native language.
- Avila University accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there are multiple start dates throughout the year.
- The program can be completed in as few as 12 months.
- Financial aid may be available.
