MBA with a concentration in Accounting online

Apply By: 10/6/23
Start Class: 10/23/23
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$12,900* Total Tuition
As few as 11 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours

Program Overview

Dive into our online MBA in Accounting program

The MBA Accounting Concentration is designed to prepare managers and leaders to understand and use accounting information. These courses are designed to give MBA students the accounting knowledge they need to advance in their chosen profession. Consistent with other concentrations in the MBA program, there are no pre-requisite accounting courses needed to take courses in the MBA Accounting concentration. The MBA Accounting Concentration is not designed to prepare students to pass the CPA examination.

You will study management accounting tools and concepts, learn to interpret financial statements, gain an understanding of internal audit, and examine current regulation and compliance issues related to accounting—all 100 percent online.

Recent enrollees in the MBA accounting concentration had diverse backgrounds that included a neurosurgeon, engineer, biblical studies professor, Head Start program director, human resources administrator, sales executive and diversity officer for a nonprofit organization.

The Romain College of Business at the University of Southern Indiana is one of only 5 percent of business schools worldwide to earn this prestigious accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

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$12,900* Total Tuition
As few as 11 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours

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Tuition

Choosing our online degree is cost-effective

USI is committed to providing an outstanding education that also is affordable. Tuition is structured to give our students the best value and flexibility.

Tuition Breakdown

$430* Per Credit Unit
$12,900* Total Tuition

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*Tuition applicable for current start dates and is subject to change. Any questions regarding tuition should be directed to the Bursar's Office. If you step out of the program, returning to the program may have different tuition and fees applied.

Application Fee

Application fee: $40

Active military service members and veterans receive an admission fee waiver. Simply apply online and select the "military waiver" option, then contact our office at 800-467-1965 so we may submit the proper forms to Graduate Studies.

Billing and Payment Schedule

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Financial Aid

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The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your FAFSA must be received by the federal processing center by April 15th each year to be considered for state financial aid as well as federal financial aid. USI's Federal School Code is 001808. You will need an FSA ID to electronically sign your FASFA. If you do not have an FSA ID, you may create one at StudentAid.gov.

Once you are admitted to the program and we receive your FAFSA, you can see the financial aid you qualify for and accept or decline your Direct Student Loan on your myUSI. For more information about tuition reimbursement or financial resources that may be available to you, visit our Student Financial Assistance page, access our Financial Aid FAQs, or contact us.

Student Financial Assistance Office

Local Phone: 812-464-1767
Toll Free Phone: 800-467-1965
Fax: 812-461-5305

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (CDT)

Tuition Breakdown:

$430* Per Credit Hour
$12,900* Total Tuition

Calendar

Dates you need to know for this accounting degree

Now is the time to start earning your MBA online and take the fast track to a more successful career. USI provides you with the convenience of an accelerated application-to-start calendar.

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10/6/23 Next Application Due Date
10/23/23 Next Class Start Date

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SessionCourse StartApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration Deadline*Drop Date
Fall I8/21/238/4/238/11/238/18/23
Fall II10/23/2310/6/2310/13/2310/20/23
Spring I1/8/2412/22/2312/29/231/5/24
Spring II3/11/242/23/243/1/243/8/24
Summer I5/6/244/19/244/26/245/3/24
Summer II6/24/246/7/246/7/246/21/24

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10/23/23 Start Classes

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Admissions

Follow our streamlined MBA in Accounting admission requirements

The University of Southern Indiana's online MBA program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

  • Undergraduate Degree a completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • GPA minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • GMAC ESA, GMAT or GRE is optional
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Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission to USI's MBA program:

  • Completed bachelor's degree (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5) from an institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) or a comparable association.
  • GMAT/GRE: Submission of GMAT/GRE scores is optional and not required for admission.
  • For foreign-born applicants whose native spoken language is not English, official scores for Test of English as a Foreign Language exams (TOEFL Minimum score: 550 (paper-based); 79 (internet-based), or IELTS (Minimum score: 6.5), must be submitted to Graduate Studies along with an application unless a bachelor’s or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education has been obtained.
  • Submit contact information for three professional references and upload an updated resume to the application account Application Account
  • Submit the following documents via email to [email protected]:
    • Electronic Transcript(s): The School of Graduate Studies requires every degree seeking applicant to submit an official transcript from the institution at which the highest degree was earned. Applicants must submit unofficial transcript(s) from all other institutions attended. USI transcripts do not need to be requested.
    • Universities that are unable to send transcripts electronically can mail sealed transcripts to:

      USI Graduate Studies
      8600 University Blvd
      Evansville, IN 47712

Courses

The degree plan for our online Master of Business Administration in Accounting program

To complete this MBA online program, students must complete 30 hours, including 21 hours of core coursework and 9 hours of concentration coursework.

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Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of management accounting and its use to aid in planning, controlling, and evaluating operations.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course explores alternative approaches to managing the resources (computers, networks, software, data and people) that organizations utilize in applying information technology (IT). It focuses on the role of the user-manager in identifying opportunities (and avoiding pitfalls), developing applications, and creatively using IT to improve personal and organizational performance.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of economic concepts and tools useful to managers of business firms. Topics include optimization, demand, production and costs, market structure, pricing behavior, risk analysis, benefit cost analysis, estimation of economic relationships, and business cycles and forecasting.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive coverage of financial theories and their application to provide the MBA student with a basic understanding and appreciation of corporate finance.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis and control of the key marketing variables to develop successful strategic marketing plans. Emphasis on the major components of marketing strategy; establishment of overall corporate objectives; analysis of strategic business units; identification of creative alternatives; and examination of company, target market and competitors. Views strategy formulation from the global and managerial perspectives. Examines significant marketing strategies and applies them to practical analysis of established marketing cases dealing with new and established product management, pricing, channels and promotional aspects.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A highly interactive and experiential class focusing on the development of management and leadership skills. The class focuses on organizational behavior issues and on developing a student's professionalism in the following areas: oral, written, and interpersonal communication, group dynamics, team building, creative problem solving, information and communication technology, change management skills, and the roles of leaders in a dynamic work environment.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Includes the development of an executive managerial perspective. The primary purposes of the course are to develop the ability to analyze complex corporate problems from a global perspective, and an awareness of the impact of changing business conditions and government policies on global organizations. Examines the globalization of industries and firm competitiveness. The format of the class involves the use of cases to assist students in the application of theory.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Financial statements are used to monitor firm performance, set the basis for financial policies and objectives, and for valuation purposes. This course provides an in-depth review and analysis of the major financial statements, disclosure statements and financial reporting in general. Students in the course should gain the ability to analyze, interpret and act on financial statements to make business decisions.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of current trends in auditing and analysis of major issues confronting the auditing profession. The focus of the course will be in internal audit procedures as well as internal control issues, control environments and activities, as well as risk assessments.
Duration: 8 weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines current regulation related to accounting and financial reporting as well as various professional organizations' compliance and ethical statements and standards. Specific emphasis is given to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Act, AICPA Auditing Standard No. 99, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and its standards No. 3 & No. 5, as well as other current relevant legislation. The course will also investigate the role of professional organizations in setting ethical and professional standards. Other topics will include fraud, disclosure statements and corporate governance, as well as the role of corporate council.

"When I was in the MBA program, we actually looked into the logic and the qualitative aspects of, 'Okay, here's the math, but does this decision actually make sense?' As a business, there are always other factors, so that was really good for me."

– Stevie Lynch

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