MBA with a Specialization in Accounting

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Master's Advantage: Put your Degree to work sooner! 3 fewer courses and 6 fewer months equals over $6800 in savings

Master's Advantage

If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business, technology or a degree with a technology specialization you may be eligible to waive up to three courses (or nine credit hours). We call this our Master’s Advantage. With these course waivers1, you can earn your graduate degree with fewer courses, allowing you to put master’s degree to work for you even sooner.

What You'll Learn

The MBA with a Specialization in Accounting from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management covers the following:

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    Management Theory and Practices

    Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of enterprise-wide functions relevant in the global economy.
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    Collaboration

    Work collaboratively in a team environment. Coordinate and share information to achieve a common goal.
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    Problem Solving

    Use business and management principles to problem-solve a variety of workplace challenges.
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    Technology

    Apply analytical tools and technology applications to develop analyses and solutions to address the needs of an organization and its stakeholders.
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    Financial Reporting

    Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of accounting theory and practice related to financial reporting and managerial decision-making.
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    Accounting Standards

    Measure outcomes using existing measurement criteria such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Other Common Basis of Accounting (OCBOA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or other non-authoritative measurement tools.

Embedded Programs - Demonstrate Skills at Every Step

Interested in earning an additional credential? Courses in our Accounting graduate certificate program are embedded within our uniquely designed 2-in-1 MBA with a Specialization in Accounting program. Requesting this embedded option can allow you to earn a graduate certificate in Accounting on the way to your master's2.


Accreditation Matters

Our MBA with a Specialization in Accounting is accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org

Career Opportunities

Graduates of our MBA with a Specialization in Accounting may consider, careers such as:

  • Accountant

  • Accounting Manager

  • Auditor

  • Budget Analyst

  • Budget Director

  • Credit Analyst

  • Environmental Green Accountant

  • Financial Analyst

  • Financial Manager

  • Financial Planner

  • Internal Auditor

  • Management Accountant

  • Payroll Staff Manager

  • Public Accountant

  • Credits and degrees earned from this institution do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing exams to practice certain professions. Persons interested in practicing a regulated profession must contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for their field of interest. For instance, typically 150 credit hours or education are required to meet state regulatory agency education requirements for CPA licensure. Coursework may qualify for credit towards the State Board of Accountancy requirements. However, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the state board of accountancy for the jurisdiction in which they are applying to determine whether they have completed the appropriate credit hours and coursework to qualify to take the CPA exam. Employees of DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management are not in a position to determine an individual’s eligibility to take the CPA exam or satisfy licensing. New York students should contact the NYSED Office of Professions regarding professional licensure.

Accounting & Applied Mathematics

ACCT500* Essentials in Accounting, Finance and Economics
ACCT503 Financial Accounting: Managerial Use and Analysis
ECON545 Business Economics
FIN510 Corporate Finance
MATH534* Applied Managerial Statistics

Strategic Business

MIS540* Innovation through Technology
MKTG525 Strategic Marketing

One of:
HRM587    Managing Organizational Change

HRM591    Strategic Human Resource Management

HRM595   Negotiation Skills

One of:
FIN565     International Finance

HRM584  Managing International Human Resources

INTL500  Global Perspectives for International Business

Leadership and Technology

MGMT501* Organizational Structures and Business Processes

One of:
LEAD510    Digital Leadership

MGMT591  Leadership and Organizational Behavior

One of:
BIAM500    Applications of Business Analytics I

HRM595     Negotiation Skills

MGMT520  Legal, Political and Ethical Dimensions of Business

MGMT550  Managerial Communication

MIS525        Essentials of Information Systems and Programming

NETW583   Strategic Management of Technology

PROJ586     Project Management Systems

Accounting Concentration

ACCT505 Managerial Accounting

Students may select six credit hours from remaining ACCT courses

Capstone

MGMT601 MBA Capstone

*Students who hold an undergraduate business degree, a technology degree or a degree with a technology specialization may be eligible to waive up to three courses (nine credit hours). Students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines may also be eligible to waive select courses upon review of their undergraduate transcript. Course waiver availability varies by location. See Course Waivers for details.

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FAQs: Accounting specialization


What can you do with an MBA with a specialization in Accounting?

You can use an MBA with a specialization in Accounting in a variety of ways. While most people choose to pursue a career in the accounting field, the skills you can gain during an MBA program may also allow you to work toward a more general career in management or another area of business.


What's the difference between an Accounting specialization and a master’s in accounting?

The primary difference between an MBA with a specialization in Accounting and a Master's in Accounting are the courses that you will take. Overall, you will take more accounting-focused courses in a Master's in Accounting program, while an MBA with an Accounting Specialization will contain a mix of both accounting and business courses.


How long is an MBA with a specialization in Accounting?

How long it takes to earn your MBA can depend on a variety of factors, including course load, if you opt for full or part-time enrollment or if you take any breaks. However, an online MBA with a Specialization in Accounting at DeVry can take as little as 2 years and 8 months, or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits5.


What jobs can you get with an MBA with a specialization in Accounting?

Once you've earned an online Accounting specialization you may meet the application requirements for a number of accounting careers. Here are a few job positions that graduates of our MBA with a Specialization in Accounting degree may consider:

  • Accountant
  • Accounting Manager
  • Auditor
  • Budget Analyst
  • Budget Director
  • Credit Analyst
  • Environmental Green Accountant
  • Financial Analyst


Programs vary by location. For specific program details for Pennsylvania, refer to:
Pennsylvania catalog 
Coursework - MBA with an Accounting concentration for Pennsylvania residents.
*Conferral and Assessment Data - Available for all of DeVry and Keller's ACBSP accredited programs. For a full list of DeVry University's business and accounting degree programs accredited by ACBSP, please see the Accreditation page.
1Eligibility and application of course waivers varies based on the type of course waiver credit earned, the student’s enrolled location and/or the student’s state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.
2For the Graduate Certificate in Accounting program, every course counts towards the MBA with a Specialization in Accounting program. At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
5Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.

All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.