Online MBA Degree in Accounting

In today's closely-monitored economic and business environment, organizations must be vigilant about maintaining proper accounting management and appropriate methods of financial reporting. All companies, regardless of size or sector, continue to need individuals with a solid understanding of accounting theory and best practices who can provide ethical and accurate accounting services. Benedictine University's online MBA Accounting concentration will help you and your organization thrive in a business environment that is subject to greater financial scrutiny and oversight.

The online MBA with a concentration in Accounting is designed for professionals interested in accounting roles at various types of organizations, such as privately-held companies, large corporations, non-profits and consulting firms.

The Online Accounting MBA Curriculum

In addition to core MBA concepts, your online MBA Accounting concentration covers financial and managerial accounting, the theory and practice of financial reporting, and the impact of taxes on business decisions.

The Accounting concentration requires three concentration-specific courses in addition to your foundation and managerial process coursework, for a total of 64 credit-hours:

  • MBA 603 Cost Analysis, Profit Planning and Control: This course explores profit planning, strategy, and the behavioral aspects of accounting information to develop a sophisticated knowledge of financial statements and how they impact bottom-line responsibility.
  • MBA 604 Theory and Practice of Financial Reporting: In this course, students focus on the theory and practice behind the preparation and use of financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows. Students develop an understanding of the significance and limitations of financial statements, as well as the impact of decisions made by corporate executives with regard to those statements.
  • MBA 605 Tax Influences on Decision Making: This course presents the impact of federal income taxation on various business decisions, such as the type of business organization, capital gains, timing of income, depreciation, investments and employee benefits.

Why Choose Benedictine's Online MBA in Accounting?

By earning your MBA in Accounting online at Benedictine, you can take advantage of all the benefits that Benedictine offers its students:

  • Classes are fully online so you can schedule your coursework around your personal and professional commitments
  • Earn a degree from a highly respected university with a strong academic history going back more than 120 years
  • Full-time advisors are available to help and answer questions as needed

Find out more about how Benedictine's online MBA in Accounting can advance your career. Call (866) 295-3104 today to speak to an Admissions Advisor, or request more information.