MBA Master of Business Administration Accounting specialization
Overview
New government regulations, greater scrutiny of corporate finances and business growth continue to fuel the need for accounting professionals with deep knowledge of the important role accounting information plays in corporate decision making. This online Master's of Business Administration in Accounting expands your knowledge in areas such as planning and controlling organizational budgets; auditing and evaluating computerized accounting information systems; accounting for a wide range of business entities, including multinational organizations; using accounting information for decision making; and analyzing, documenting and reporting financial results.
To help you build a solid foundation of business knowledge and high level skills, our online MBA program offers:
- Integrated business disciplines to prepare you to excel in a cross-functional business environment.
- Simulation and a personalized capstone project that allows you to blend knowledge gained throughout the program and apply it to a project meaningful to your career
- MBA Central, your gateway to program news and resources, current business information, events, networking and exchanges with experts, faculty and peers
- Mobile access supports learning that fits into your busy lifestyle
To understand how this specialization fits your career path or schedule, request more information.
Degree outcomes
With your Master's in Accounting from Capella, you'll develop and manage a budgeting process, employ data-driven decision-making and apply audit and control processes. You'll also learn to demonstrate ethical and legal accounting practices and apply information technologies to accounting management practices. Discover specifically what you'll learn — and how you can apply it.
Career outcomes
Common jobs with an online program in accounting include accountant, chief financial officer, controller, independent or internal auditor, purchasing manager or treasurer. Potential workplaces include accounting firm, bank, financial services agency, government or small business.
Earn credit for what you already know
Your previous learning, work experience, and industry certifications may help you earn your degree in less time. To learn more,