MBA in Accounting
Earn Your MBA in Accounting: Online, In-Person, or Hybrid
Earn your AACSB-accredited MBA in Accounting in a flexible online, on-campus, or hybrid format. Build advanced expertise in financial reporting, auditing, and taxation while developing the strategic business skills employers demand. Whether you’re preparing for CPA licensure or transitioning into an accounting or finance career, this program prepares you to lead.
Application Deadline: January 7
Why Marilyn Davies College of Business?
Curriculum:
To obtain an MBA degree with an accounting specialization, students are required to take 10 core courses in addition to their chosen concentration courses.*
| ACCOUNTING CONCENTRATION COURSES | ||
| MBA 6310 | Advanced Taxation | 3 |
| MBA 6314 | Accounting Research & Writing | 3 |
| MBA 6312 | Advanced Auditing | 3 |
| MBA 6315 | Advanced Accounting Topics | 3 |
| MBA 6316 | Professionalism for Accountants | 3 |
| MBA 6318 | Industry Specific Topics in Accounting | 3 |
| MBA 6102 | Graduate Colloquium (required for all concentrations) | 1 |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Complete descriptions of the above courses can be found in our MBA Accounting Course descriptions.
The core courses are included in our Soft Start and Traditional MBA programs.
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA 6213 | Management of Organizational Behavior | 2 |
| MBA 6211 | Managerial Decision Making | 2 |
| MBA 6203 | Managerial Accounting and Budgeting | 2 |
| MBA 6208 | Marketing Management | 2 |
| MBA 6204 | Managerial Finance | 2 |
| MBA 6205 | Management of the Supply Chain | 2 |
| MBA 6207 | Management of Information Systems | 2 |
| MBA 6212 | Managerial Economics | 2 |
| MBA 6202 | Strategic Management | 2 |
| MBA 6216 | Capstone B | 2 |
| Total Hours | 20 |
Complete descriptions of the above courses can be found in our MBA Core Course descriptions .
Please note that for some MBA candidates, leveling courses may be required.
Concentration courses are offered in the evenings, one class every eight weeks, and can be completed in as little as 12 months. Complete descriptions of the above courses can be found in our MBA Accounting Course descriptions.
*Pre-Requisite for admission to the Accounting concentration: Undergraduate degree in Accounting or undergraduate degree and completion of 15 upper level accounting hours that include the following: Intermediate Accounting sequence, Individual and Corporate Tax, and Audit.
Application Deadlines:
Additional application requirements can be found on our admissions and requirements page. GMAT/GRE waivers available.
Accreditations and Accolades
The Skills and Topics Covered in the MBA in Accounting Program:
- Federal laws and rules for federal income taxation for partnerships, LLC's, S and C Corporations
- Understanding auditing and the required risk assessment
- Accounting research and report writing
- Business valuation and accounting for mergers and acquisitions, accounting for derivatives, foreign currency, target pricing, and full disclosure
- Leadership skills and ethics in an accounting setting
- Accounting issues and practices in specific industries such as oil and gas, health care, engineering and construction, and manufacturing and distribution
Suitable Candidates for the Accounting MBA Program:
For professionals pursuing advancement in the accounting field or CPA eligibility, the MBA in Accounting will open opportunities in a variety of accounting areas such as public accounting, corporate accounting, tax consulting, internal audit, and forensic accounting. This program will also provide the accounting background necessary for professionals seeking to enter C-suite management.
We now offer a Masters in Professional Accountancy (MPAC)
The UHD Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAC) program focuses on the upper level accounting courses required to sit for the CPA exam. Individuals interested in advancing their analytical decision-making skills through accounting would also be a good fit for this program.
Ready to Advance your Career in Accounting?
Take the next step toward leadership roles in accounting, finance, auditing, and taxation. AACSB-accredited and built for working professionals.
Upcoming cohorts start soon.
Contact Us
Address:
320 N. Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-221-8252
Prospective or Inquiring information: mba@uhd.edu
Current Student Advising Information: MDCOBGradAdvising@uhd.edu
Additional MBA Concentration Options
MBA in Business Intelligence
MBA in Finance
MBA in Human Resources Management
MBA in International Business
MBA in Leadership
MBA in Project Management and Process Improvement
MBA in Sales Management and Business Development
MBA in Supply Chain Management