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The MBA in Accountancy is designed for students who do not have an undergraduate degree in accounting or business. As part of this program, you will receive the core skills and knowledge of business and management, while gaining a strong foundation in accounting theory and concepts. This MBA degree in accountancy gives you the necessary tools to effectively interpret and use accounting and financial information, and prepares you to enter the accounting profession. The MBA in accountancy is available for both the Full-Time and Evening MBA programs. As course waivers are not possible, students who already have a degree in Accountancy should consider the General MBA or one of our MS programs.
CPA Requirements
Accountancy students will meet with a program advisor to review their requirements. CPA licensing requirements are specific to each state. Information about the various state requirements is available on the NASBA State Boards website. Please see here to learn about the NYS CPA exam and licensure requirements.
MBA Program: Common Education Learning Goals
Students will be effective written communicators, as leadership and teamwork in business is dependent on developing shared meaning and commitment to action fostered through communication. | |
Students will be effective oral communicators, as leadership and teamwork in business is dependent on developing shared meaning and commitment to action fostered through communication. | |
Students should understand the role of information technology in organizational decision making and strategy. | |
Students will be sensitive to ethical issues in business, understand the importance of behavior and their responsibilities as business people to uphold ethical principles in their dealings. | |
Students will be sensitive to differences in perspectives, institutions, and practices among business people from around the world as our global economy puts a premium on global business relationships. | |
Students will effectively use quantitative techniques to describe and analyze business phenomena and help develop solutions to business problems. | |
Students will gain conceptual knowledge and analytical skills helpful to functioning effectively in teams. Students will experience opportunities to understand and develop leadership competencies. | |
Students will have working knowledge of all functional areas in business and apply them in a holistic, analytical, and integrative manner to effectively understand and recommend solutions to business problems. |