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Master of Business Administration in Accounting
Degree Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become leaders in business and in administration. It seeks to develop decision makers with strong analytical skills who are socially responsible, sensitive to cultural diversity and aware of the broadening world market. The Online MBA program currently offers the Management and Human Resources Management tracks as fully online programs.
Requirements
The MBA program is comprised of three course clusters, including 24 credits of a foundation level core and 30 credits from an advanced core and specialized tracks.
To complete the degree students must fulfill the following:
Eight courses (24 credits) at the foundation level
The foundation courses provide essential background knowledge regarding accounting, economics, management, marketing, finance, quantitative analysis, business law and data processing. It is assumed that most students entering the program with an undergraduate degree in business administration will be able to waive these foundation courses. Life experience credit may be used for waiver of some of the foundation courses based on evaluation and recommendation of a faculty committee.
Six courses (18 credits) in advanced core
In the advanced core students acquire advanced skills and knowledge regarding current business and management practice and methodology.
Three specialized tracks
The specialized tracks are in the fields of accounting, human resources management and management. Each track includes three specialized courses and one free elective.
Curriculum
Foundation Core Courses-Undergraduate |
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| (Applies to all tracks – waived with undergraduate degree in business) | |
| BSAD 1700 Introduction to Computer Information Systems for Business (or equivalent) | 3 S.H. |
| BSAD 3200 Principles of Management | 3 S.H. |
| BSAD 3300 Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 S.H. |
| BSAD 3400 Basic Finance | 3 S.H. |
| BSAD 3500 Business Law I | 3 S.H. |
| ECON 1200 Principles of Economics: Microeconomics | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 18 S.H. |
Foundation Core Courses-Graduate |
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| MGMT 7001 *Quantitative Methods for Business | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 7002 *Accounting for Graduate Students | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 7003 *Foundations of Finance/Economics | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 7004 *Foundations of Marketing/Management | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 12 S.H. |
| *Other courses may replace these courses, see Catalog for details. Approval done on a case-by-case basis. | |
Advanced Core Requirements |
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| (Applies to all tracks) | |
| MGMT 9040 Organizational Behavior & Development | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9060 Management Information Systems | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9160 Marketing Management | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9170 Corporate Finance | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9180 Accounting Practices for Managers or MGMT 9030 Accounting Theory (for Accounting Track students only) | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9500 Strategic Management | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 18 S.H. |
Track Electives
The specialization in accounting includes a free elective. To satisfy the requirement, the student chooses a course from any of the MBA course offerings or, with permission of the Graduate Program Chair, a course from another graduate discipline. Selected topics courses may be counted as electives only with prior approval of the graduate program chair.
Accounting Track |
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| Advanced Core Courses | 18 S.H. |
| Required Accounting Courses** | |
| MGMT 9032 Advanced Financial Accounting Issues | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9034 Selected Topics in Advanced Managerial Accounting | 3 S.H. |
| MGMT 9036 Accounting Information Systems | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 9 S.H. |
| Approved Elective | 3 S.H. |
Total for Degree |
30 S.H. |
| **Note: Students electing the Accounting Track must either be graduates of approved undergraduate Accounting programs or have at least 24 undergraduate credit hours beyond Basic Accounting with the approval of the Program Chair. | |
Career Opportunities
Companies are recruiting employees who can help them fulfill a range of accounting requirements, from providing accounting analysis and reconciliation to performing the monthly close.
“The Fitchburg State University MBA program combines a challenging learning experience with affordability and accessibility on campus and through its online feature, all provided by an experienced and professional staff. ”–Michael Hastings, 2009
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online or request a print application
WHAT NEXT?
Contact Admissions Office: (978)665-3144, admissions@fitchburgstate.edu
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