A master’s in accounting can provide a strong return on investment if your career goals include leadership roles, specialty positions, or certification such as CPA. It can also offer advanced technical knowledge, deeper strategic insight, and higher credibility with employers. Because it builds on core accounting skills, it can help you stand out in a competitive job market and help command higher salaries. However, its value depends on your career goals and whether your target industry rewards advanced credentials.

In our accounting MBA, you will complete a 30-credit hours consisting of required core accounting courses and electives. 

Accounting course topics include:

• Accounting for the Contemporary Manager
• Taxation 
• Global Accounting 
• Financial Accounting
  

These courses are designed to build on foundational accounting skills and prepare you for complex, strategic responsibilities in the field.

With a MBA in accounting, you’re qualified for a range of advanced roles, such as:

• Public accounting (audit, tax consulting, assurance services)
• Corporate accounting leadership (controller, financial reporting, internal audit)
• Management roles in finance (director of finance, finance manager)
• Specialized roles (forensic accounting, tax strategy, compliance, risk)
• Consulting, advisory, or executive roles where deep accounting expertise is required

The master’s in accounting also supports eligibility or preparation for professional certifications like CPA, CMA, or other advanced credentials.