MBA
Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. With at least 9 credit hours, of qualifying Prior Learning Credit and an accelerated pace, you can earn your Master’s Degree in as few as 1 year 4 months.
Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years 8 months.
Assumes continuous, year-round enrollment with no breaks
Our MBA with a Specialization in Accounting is accredited* by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org
One Human Resource Course Selection:
One International Course Selection:
One Leadership Course Selection:
One Elective Course Selection:
Students may select six credit hours from remaining ACCT courses
*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.
You can use an MBA with a specialization in Accounting in a variety of ways. While many people who’ve earned an accounting degree choose to become accountants or pursue another role in the accounting field, the skills you can gain in an MBA degree program may allow you to expand your career options, working toward a career in corporate management or another area of business.
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 is a Master of Business Administration degree, which will contain a mix of both business and accounting courses.
How long it takes to earn your MBA in Accounting 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 be completed in as little as 2 years and 8 months, or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits3.
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:
An MBA with a Specialization in Accounting can be a useful tool as you prepare to take the CPA Exam for a couple of reasons. First, the CPA Exam requires candidates to have 150 credit hours of education in an accounting-related field. Earning your MBA in accounting, along with other accounting-related programs, can help you meet that requirement. Second, depending on the school you attend, an accounting specialization may help you to acquire more complex accounting skills that may prove helpful when it comes time to take the CPA Exam.4 Check out our blog on CPA licensure requirements to learn more.
Yes, our MBA with a Specialization in Accounting can be earned 100% online. We also offer the flexibility of a hybrid option, which combines online learning with some on-campus experience.5 Either way you choose, DeVry and Keller can help you learn on your schedule in ways that fit your busy life.
Applicants of our MBA with a Specialization in Accounting program need to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a University-recognized institution and meet a few other requirements such as demonstrating math and language proficiency. At DeVry, our streamlined admissions process requires just a few simple steps, allowing you to keep your plans for graduate education moving forward. Detailed information about admission to our graduate programs can be found here or in the Keller Academic Catalog.
The cost to complete an MBA program from any educational institution represents a major financial commitment. DeVry’s commitment to affordability is demonstrated through our academic grants and scholarships, and tuition assistance programs available to students who apply and qualify. Detailed information about graduate program tuition, fees and expenses can be found here or in the Keller Academic Catalog.
*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.
3Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
4Credits 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.
5Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.
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