Master of Business Administration in Accounting Online
Become a stronger professional candidate with a collaborative program that integrates business fundamentals and accounting policies for national and international environments.
Program Overview
Gain résumé-boosting credentials with an online accounting MBA
Prepare for accounting positions in various sectors of business with the Master of Business Administration in Accounting online program from Florida Institute of Technology. In this IACBE-accredited program, you will study business and accounting essentials, such as risk assessment, overhead variances, cost and pricing decisions, analysis of complex accounting issues, and solution development. Through studying current company cases and creating a thorough business plan, you will focus on best practices for global governmental and nonprofit organizations.
STEM-based curriculum will build your in-demand technical skills for use in industry or entrepreneurial roles. Plus, you can earn credits toward state requirements for accounting credentials, including the Uniform Certified Public Accountant® (CPA) Examination.
As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to:
- Understand managerial economics and microeconomic forces that influence business decision-making, including competitive markets, benefit-cost analysis, and decision-making under risk and uncertainty
- Understand the importance of internal reporting for planning and control and formulating major plans and policies
- Understand financial management and planning, organizational behavior, design, and management practices
- Use knowledge of leadership theory, operations management and corporate ventures to build competitive marketing plans and business strategies
- Analyze and present solutions to complex accounting problems
- Develop accounting, financial reporting and budget models for nonprofits, government agencies, universities and health care organizations
- Interpret and apply current issues in managerial accounting
- Understand managerial economics and microeconomic forces that influence business decision-making, including competitive markets, benefit-cost analysis, and decision-making under risk and uncertainty
- Understand the importance of internal reporting for planning and control and formulating major plans and policies
- Understand financial management and planning, organizational behavior, design, and management practices
- Use knowledge of leadership theory, operations management and corporate ventures to build competitive marketing plans and business strategies
- Analyze and present solutions to complex accounting problems
- Develop accounting, financial reporting and budget models for nonprofits, government agencies, universities and health care organizations
- Interpret and apply current issues in managerial accounting
Career opportunities:
- Certified public accountant
- Senior budget analyst
- Director of accounting operations
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Chief financial officer
- Accounting manager
- Management analyst
- Certified public accountant
- Senior budget analyst
- Director of accounting operations
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Chief financial officer
- Accounting manager
- Management analyst
Also available:
At Florida Tech, we offer a variety of in-demand online programs that prepare you with relevant skills for your career of choice. Take a look at our other business programs.
At Florida Tech, we offer a variety of in-demand online programs that prepare you with relevant skills for your career of choice. Take a look at our other business programs.
Accreditation
The Nathan M. Bisk College of Business at Florida Institute of Technology has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs, please view our IACBE member status page.
Tuition
You can fit the accounting MBA tuition into your budget
Tuition for the MBA in Accounting is affordable. Take advantage of our pay-by-the-course system, so you can manage your budget as you pursue your degree. Technology fees are included in the total tuition.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Accounting | $936.67 | $2,810.01 | $33,720.12 |
*Published tuition costs may differ from a student’s estimated total “cost of attendance,” which includes the amount an online student may choose to spend on expenses such as housing and food, books and supplies, transportation and other personal items or activities per academic year. As a Florida Tech Online student, you will only ever be billed for applicable tuition and fees. All other costs listed below are estimates per academic year required by the federal government to help you budget for your education. For further information regarding program tuition and fees, please reach out to your enrollment representative or refer to the undergraduate or graduate fees policy. View full cost of attendance information.
Potential Expenses Per Year
| Program | Technology Fees | Federal Student Loan Fees | Housing & Food | Books & Supplies | Transport | Personal Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Accounting (Full-Time) | $300 | $166 | $15,240 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $2,100 | $ |
| MBA in Accounting (Part-Time) | $150 | $166 | $7,620 | $600 | $750 | $1,050 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Start creating your academic plan with these program dates
The MBA in Accounting online program is ideal for working students. Choose from multiple start dates and complete your degree at the pace that best fits your schedule.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 2024 | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/16/24 | 10/18/24 | 12/15/24 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 1 2025 | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/10/25 | 3/9/25 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2025 | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/14/25 | 5/16/25 | 7/13/25 |
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Admissions
Meet these requirements for admission into the online accounting MBA
At Florida Tech, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly. Please read the requirements for the MBA in Accounting online program.
- Application for admissions
- Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
- Current résumé
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent to:
Mail address:
Office of Admissions
150 W. University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Admission Requirements
- No application fee
- No GMAT/GRE
- GPA of 3.0 or above
Courses
What you will focus on in your MBA in Accounting online courses
For the MBA in Accounting online, the curriculum comprises 36 credit hours, including 18 credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of accounting specialization courses and 6 credit hours of directed electives.
The following foundation courses are considered prerequisites to this program and will be waived for any student with an undergraduate degree in business or who has taken undergraduate courses in accounting, economics and finance with a minimum grade of B.
Six credit hours of directed electives (BUS 5000-level or higher) are required if BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1 and BUS 5602 Essentials of Business Development 2 are waived.
"I have three kids at home, so the travel back and forth to a campus was extremely difficult. To be able to go home at the end of the day and take care of your family then get online and learn was really a great asset for me."
Anastasia Balco Student | College of Education
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