Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Illinois Springfield offers a variety of online programs, including graduate degrees and certificates in business and technology.

Online Programs

• Graduate
  • Business
    • MBA
      • MBA General
      • MBA Accounting Data Analytics
      • MBA Applied Finance
      • MBA Business Analytics
      • MBA Business Process Management
      • MBA in Marketing
      • MBA Cybersecurity Administration
      • MBA Cybersecurity Management
      • MBA Healthcare Analytics
      • MBA Healthcare Management
      • MBA HR Management
      • MBA IT Project Management
      • MBA Operations & Supply Chain Management
    • Master of Science
      • MS Finance
      • MS Healthcare Informatics
      • MS HR Management
  • Technology
    • Master of Science
      • MS Cybersecurity Management
      • MS Management Information Systems
      • MS MIS Business Analytics
      • MS MIS Business Process Management
      • MS MIS IT Project Management
      • MS Healthcare Informatics
• Certificates
  • Business
    • Graduate Certificates
      • Graduate Certificate in Accounting Data Analytics
      • Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
      • Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics
      • Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
      • Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
      • Graduate Certificate in Marketing
      • Graduate Certificate in Operations & Supply Chain Management
  • Technology
    • Graduate Certificates
      • Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
      • Graduate Certificate in Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence
      • Graduate Certificate in Business Process Management
      • Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Administration
      • Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Management
      • Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Policy and Implementation
      • Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics
      • Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Analytics
      • Graduate Certificate in Health Information Privacy and Security
      • Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management
      • Graduate Certificate in Project Management for Healthcare Informatics

Program Overview

Lead in Business with the MBA in Accounting Data Analytics

The Master of Business Administration with Accounting Data Analytics Certificate is designed to provide students with the business credentials needed to tackle administrative and management roles in the high-demand, high-earning accounting and data analytics industries. This AACSB-accredited program includes courses that bridge the gap between accounting and information systems, with an enhanced focus on technology skills and software vital for today's data-rich environment.

Program Details

• Total Tuition: $16,550
• Duration: As few as 12 months
• Credit Hours: 30
• Accreditation: The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB)

Career Opportunities

• Senior Financial Analyst
• Accountant
• Director of Finance
• Accounting Manager
• Financial Risk Specialist

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• No GMAT required
• All official transcripts
• Applicants must meet at least one of the following combinations for admission:
  • Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Bachelor's degree in business from a regionally accredited college or university with a 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Bachelor's degree with a non-business major from a regionally accredited college or university with a 2.5 GPA or higher and completion of gateway prerequisite courses

Courses

Gateway Courses

• ACC 505: Foundations of Business Decision Making
• BUS 501: Business Perspectives

Core Courses

• BUS 512: Marketing Management
• FIN 502: Managerial Finance
• BUS 541: Organizational Behavior
• MIS 525: Information Technology Management
• BUS 583: Business Strategy
• ACC 509: Management Accounting
• BUS 522: Production and Operations Management

Elective Courses

• All students must complete MIS 576 and MIS 542
• Students must choose to complete either ACC 535 or ACC 536
• ACC 536: Data Analytics in Accounting
• ACC 535: Accounting Information Systems
• MIS 576: Data Mining for Business Analytics
• MIS 542: Management of Database Systems

Tuition Breakdown

• Total Tuition: $16,550
• Per Credit Hour: $550
• Per Course: $1,650

Calendar

The online MBA Accounting Data Analytics program features multiple start dates per year, allowing students to begin at the time that best fits their schedule and complete their degree quickly.

Accreditation

The College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB), a symbol of the highest standard in management education.