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MBA

MBA With a Specialization in Accounting

Take Your Affinity for Numbers Even Further

Continuing education can help prepare you to take your career to new heights. Choose one of DeVry’s MBA pathways with a Specialization in Accounting and gain the skills you need to navigate complex financial regulations and drive business success. 

Get To Know Our MBA Pathways with a Specialization in Accounting

Our MBA pathways with an Accounting Specialization can help you build a thorough understanding of how to apply accounting principles in a business environment, along with developing the leadership skills to support a diverse global workforce including strategic decision making, communication, collaboration and how to leverage emerging technologies as you prepare to pursue your career.

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Course Waivers at Keller

Master’s Advantage

Put your degree to work sooner!

 
3
fewer courses
6
fewer months
 
 
Up to
$6,800
in savings

Are you eligible?

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 3 courses (or 9 credit hours). We call this our Master’s Advantage. With these prior learning credits,1 you can earn your graduate degree with fewer courses, allowing you to put your master’s degree to work for you even sooner.

Accelerated Schedule*
1 year
4 months
Average 10 credits per semester
OR
Normal Schedule**
2 years
8 months
Average 6 credits per semester

ACCELERATE ON YOUR SCHEDULE

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. With at least 9 credit hours, of qualifying Prior Learning Credit and an accelerated schedule, you can earn your Master’s Degree in as little as 1 year and 4 months.*

 

Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years and 8 months.**

*Accelerated schedule requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period.
**Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

  • 01 Knowledge & Skills
  • 02 Embedded Programs
  • 03 Career
  • 04 FAQs
  • 05 Catalog Download
Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

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

  • Financial Reporting
    Demonstrate a thorough understanding of accounting theory and practice related to financial reporting and managerial decision-making.
  • Communication in Accounting
    Communicate accounting issues and solutions clearly to peers and stakeholders.
  • 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.

Accreditation and Recognition Matter


Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve.  We're proud to be accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Higher Learning Commission - www.hlcommission.org. 


DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. The University’s Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.


Our MBA with a Specialization in Accounting is accredited2 by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) www.acbsp.org.

 

Student Achievement
At-a-Glance
Embedded Programs

Demonstrate Skills at Every Step

Interested in earning an additional credential? Courses in our Accounting Graduate Certificate program are embedded within both our MBA pathways with an Accounting Specialization.3 Enrolling in this embedded option can allow you to earn a Graduate Certificate in Accounting on the way to your master's.

Master's
48
Credit Hours*
Graduate Certificate
18
Credit Hours*

*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.

Career

Career Opportunities in Accounting Specialization

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†

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Accounting
†Employment in this occupation may require years of relevant experience or additional certifications.

FAQs: MBA Accounting Specialization

What can you do with an MBA in Accounting?

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.

What's the difference between an MBA in Accounting 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 is a Master of Business Administration degree, which will contain a mix of both business and accounting courses.

Can you earn an MBA in Accounting online?

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.4 Either way you choose, DeVry and Keller can help you learn on your schedule in ways that fit your busy life.

What are the admissions requirements for an MBA in Accounting?

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. 

How much does an MBA in Accounting cost?

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.

Academic Catalog
2023 - 2024 Academic Catalog
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Program Guides
Program overview
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*Accelerated schedule requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit. Assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period.
**Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.
1Eligibility and application of course waivers vary 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.
2Conferral 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.
3Future programmatic changes could impact the ability to earn additional credentials en route to an eligible degree program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.
4Program, 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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