Program Overview

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Online Master of Business Administration with an Accounting Concentration

The online MBA in Accounting is offered through LSU Shreveport. This program helps students prepare for careers in accounting. The accounting program is designed for current industry professionals who need flexibility in class scheduling and those looking to pursue a career in accounting.

Total Credit Hours

30

Cost Per Credit Hour

$484

Application Deadline

February 23, 2026

Program Start Date

Spring 2 2026 classes start on March 16, 2026

Program Overview

The online MBA in Accounting is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year. The program covers topics relevant to the CPA exam and is offered at an affordable cost, with total program tuition of $14,520.

Key Features

• Prepare for the CPA Exam: Courses cover topics relevant to the CPA exam.
• Affordable: LSUS online MBA tuition is 50% less than the average online MBA.
• Finish in as Few as 10 Months: Designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year.

Cost and Tuition

Cost Online MBA Accounting

• Total credit hours per program: 30 credit hours
• Cost per credit hour: $484
• Total cost with fees: $14,520

The MBA online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included in the total tuition.

Course Listings

The online MBA in Accounting consists of 30 credit hours, including seven core courses (21 credit hours) and the completion of a concentration or specialization.

Core Courses

All students pursuing a Master of Business Administration with an Accounting Concentration or Specialization must complete the core courses. These courses will prepare students with a solid foundation in managerial accounting and finance while also helping them develop the skills to lead and strategize in organizations.

• MBA 700: Managerial Use of Accounting Data | 3 credit hours
• MBA 701: Economic Analysis for Management | 3 credit hours
• MBA 702: Financial Management | 3 credit hours
• MBA 703: Management Information Systems | 3 credit hours
• MBA 704: Organizational Behavior | 3 credit hours
• MBA 705: Organizational Strategy and Policies | 3 credit hours
• MBA 706: Marketing Strategy | 3 credit hours

Concentration and Specialization Courses

Students pursuing an MBA—Accounting Concentration must take three concentration courses (9 credit hours). Students pursuing an MBA—Accounting Specialization must take two specialization courses (6 credit hours) and one MBA elective of choice (3 credit hours).

• MBA 710: Fraud Detection through Data Analytics | 3 credit hours
• MBA 711: International Accounting | 3 credit hours
• MBA 712: Taxation for Individuals and Businesses | 3 credit hours
• MBA 713: Intermediate Financial Accounting | 3 credit hours
• MBA 714: Cost Accounting | 3 credit hours
• MBA 715: Auditing for Accounting | 3 credit hours
• MBA 716: Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting | 3 credit hours

Elective Courses

Electives enable students to further develop their degree path to fit their goals. Students pursuing an MBA—Accounting Specialization must take one MBA elective of choice.

Optional Foundation Courses

Enrollment in Foundation courses is determined by the student and should be based on the student's undergraduate degree, job experience, and related skills set. Students may choose to take any of the four optional one-credit foundation courses as each course is offered independently. The four optional foundation courses do not count towards fulfilling MBA requirements.

• MBA 500: Fundamentals of Accounting
• MBA 501: Fundamentals of Economics
• MBA 502: Fundamentals of Finance
• MBA 503: Fundamentals of Statistics

Admission Requirements

Students interested in the MBA – Accounting online program must first follow the admission requirements below to be accepted into LSUS Graduate School.

• Submit the graduate application and $20 application fee
• Graduate degree from a regionally accredited university, OR
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, with minimum 3.0 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, OR
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, AND at least three years of professional work experience as verified by a professional resume, OR
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, with minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, AND a minimum GMAT score of 450 AND a minimum score of 1000, based on the following formula: GMAT score plus (200 x overall undergraduate GPA).
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended and any other required official documents

Career Opportunities

• Accountant
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Planner
• Auditing Manager
• Tax Manager
• Tax Consultant
• Budget Analyst
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Accreditation

The College of Business at Louisiana State University Shreveport is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than 5 percent of all business schools worldwide meet AACSB International's demanding standards.

What Will I Learn?

The MBA in Accounting online program prepares students for career advancement and leadership opportunities in their field. Topics covered in this degree include:

• An introduction to the sources and uses of managerial accounting and decision making
• The various technical applications in accounting, such as e-commerce and business data information systems
• An analytical approach to marketing strategy
• Financial accounting theory and practice

Why Choose This Program?

As the professional landscape continues to evolve, a Master of Business Administration in Accounting can keep you competitive. This degree provides graduates with the leadership and organizational skills to help them land a managerial role that can increase their responsibilities and pay.

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