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Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting Online
Enhance your career value and advance to more senior accounting leadership and management roles with the critical competencies you will develop in this respected, AACSB-accredited online MBA in Accounting.
Overview
Advance your career with our online MBA in Accounting
Delivering exceptional value, our online Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting combines affordable tuition and maximum flexibility. As part of the renowned University of Wisconsin System, UW-Parkside offers this 100% online program to prepare you quickly with career-relevant leadership and management strategies critical to professional advancement.
Learn how to assess risk and profitability, apply Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) to financial reports, manage corporate taxation, and make data-driven decisions. This AACSB-accredited program includes free use of Microsoft® Excel®, Microsoft® Access®, and Tableau® to build databases, generate reports, and develop visual analytics. Course work may be applied to requirement eligibility to sit for the CPA Exam.
Accreditation:
The Department of Business programs in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
In this online MBA program, you will learn:
- The purpose, underlying concepts, and accounting principles related to financial statements
- Profit and risk assessment, both historic and predictive, with an understanding of various analysis methodologies, including ratio, vertical, and horizontal
- Reporting requirements and resolution of audit issues, based on Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Identification and management of corporate taxation issues
- The use of data analytics in real-world situations to drive decisions and propose solutions
- The purpose, underlying concepts, and accounting principles related to financial statements
- Profit and risk assessment, both historic and predictive, with an understanding of various analysis methodologies, including ratio, vertical, and horizontal
- Reporting requirements and resolution of audit issues, based on Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Identification and management of corporate taxation issues
- The use of data analytics in real-world situations to drive decisions and propose solutions
Career opportunities in accounting:
- Corporate Accountant
- Certified Public Accountant
- Financial Controller
- Finance Director
- Business Manager
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Advisor
- Controller
- Corporate Accountant
- Certified Public Accountant
- Financial Controller
- Finance Director
- Business Manager
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Advisor
- Controller
Also Available:
University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers a variety of specialized MBA programs. Learn about our other MBA online degree programs.
Need More Information?
Tuition
See how easily our tuition fits your budget
Tuition for the Master of Business Administration in Accounting online program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| $707.80 | $1,415.60 | $21,234 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Jot down these key deadlines
The master’s in accounting program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 2/3/25 | 1/20/25 | 1/24/25 | 1/28/25 | 2/2/25 | 3/21/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring II | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/21/25 | 3/25/25 | 3/30/25 | 5/16/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/13/25 | 5/18/25 | 7/4/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer II | 7/7/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/1/25 | 7/6/25 | 8/22/25 | 7 weeks |
Now enrolling:
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Admissions
Follow these steps to apply to the master’s in accounting online program
For unconditional admission into the MBA with a Concentration in Accounting online program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree and provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended as well as meet the requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- No GMAT required
MBA online admission requirements (based on undergraduate GPA)
- 2.75 and above. Applicants must have transcripts sent directly to UW-Parkside from all previous institutions attended. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.5 to 2.749–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience. Without the required work experience, applicants are required to submit two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.33 to 2.49–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience, and two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, regardless if they appear on the degree awarding transcript or not, should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UW-Parkside at this address:
Admissions OfficeUniversity of Wisconsin-Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53144
Official transcripts sent directly from issuing institution(s) are also accepted electronically by selecting UW-Parkside as the receiving institution and/or providing [email protected] as the email address.
A non-refundable application fee of $56.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to email a copy of their current resume at the time of application to [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at 844-492-2160.
Courses
Preview the courses in the accounting MBA online program
The MBA with a Concentration in Accounting online curriculum is comprised of 30 credit hours, including 24 credit hours of MBA core courses and six credit hours of electives. Applicants may be granted a waiver of one or both of the required foundation courses (MBA 502: Foundations in Finance & Accounting and MBA 512: Foundations in Statistics and Economics), based on a review of the applicant’s official transcripts.
Overview
Advance your career with our online MBA in Accounting
Delivering exceptional value, our online Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting combines affordable tuition and maximum flexibility. As part of the renowned University of Wisconsin System, UW-Parkside offers this 100% online program to prepare you quickly with career-relevant leadership and management strategies critical to professional advancement.
Learn how to assess risk and profitability, apply Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) to financial reports, manage corporate taxation, and make data-driven decisions. This AACSB-accredited program includes free use of Microsoft® Excel®, Microsoft® Access®, and Tableau® to build databases, generate reports, and develop visual analytics. Course work may be applied to requirement eligibility to sit for the CPA Exam.
Accreditation:
The Department of Business programs in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
In this online MBA program, you will learn:
- The purpose, underlying concepts, and accounting principles related to financial statements
- Profit and risk assessment, both historic and predictive, with an understanding of various analysis methodologies, including ratio, vertical, and horizontal
- Reporting requirements and resolution of audit issues, based on Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Identification and management of corporate taxation issues
- The use of data analytics in real-world situations to drive decisions and propose solutions
- The purpose, underlying concepts, and accounting principles related to financial statements
- Profit and risk assessment, both historic and predictive, with an understanding of various analysis methodologies, including ratio, vertical, and horizontal
- Reporting requirements and resolution of audit issues, based on Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Identification and management of corporate taxation issues
- The use of data analytics in real-world situations to drive decisions and propose solutions
Career opportunities in accounting:
- Corporate Accountant
- Certified Public Accountant
- Financial Controller
- Finance Director
- Business Manager
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Advisor
- Controller
- Corporate Accountant
- Certified Public Accountant
- Financial Controller
- Finance Director
- Business Manager
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Advisor
- Controller
Also Available:
University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers a variety of specialized MBA programs. Learn about our other MBA online degree programs.
Accreditation:
The Department of Business programs in the College of Business, Economics, and Computing at UW-Parkside are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Need More Information?
Tuition
See how easily our tuition fits your budget
Tuition for the Master of Business Administration in Accounting online program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|
| $707.80 | $1,415.60 | $21,234 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Jot down these key deadlines
The master’s in accounting program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that best suits your goals.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 2/3/25 | 1/20/25 | 1/24/25 | 1/28/25 | 2/2/25 | 3/21/25 | 7 weeks |
| Spring II | 3/31/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/21/25 | 3/25/25 | 3/30/25 | 5/16/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/13/25 | 5/18/25 | 7/4/25 | 7 weeks |
| Summer II | 7/7/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/1/25 | 7/6/25 | 8/22/25 | 7 weeks |
Now enrolling:
Admissions
Follow these steps to apply to the master’s in accounting online program
For unconditional admission into the MBA with a Concentration in Accounting online program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree and provide transcripts from all institutions previously attended as well as meet the requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Official transcripts
- No GMAT required
MBA online admission requirements (based on undergraduate GPA)
- 2.75 and above. Applicants must have transcripts sent directly to UW-Parkside from all previous institutions attended. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.5 to 2.749–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience. Without the required work experience, applicants are required to submit two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
- 2.33 to 2.49–In addition to transcripts, applicants must submit a resume verifying a minimum of three years of managerial- and/or professional-level experience, and two recommendations. No GMAT will be required.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, regardless if they appear on the degree awarding transcript or not, should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UW-Parkside at this address:
Admissions OfficeUniversity of Wisconsin-Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI 53144
Official transcripts sent directly from issuing institution(s) are also accepted electronically by selecting UW-Parkside as the receiving institution and/or providing [email protected] as the email address.
A non-refundable application fee of $56.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to email a copy of their current resume at the time of application to [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at 844-492-2160.
Courses
Preview the courses in the accounting MBA online program
The MBA with a Concentration in Accounting online curriculum is comprised of 30 credit hours, including 24 credit hours of MBA core courses and six credit hours of electives. Applicants may be granted a waiver of one or both of the required foundation courses (MBA 502: Foundations in Finance & Accounting and MBA 512: Foundations in Statistics and Economics), based on a review of the applicant’s official transcripts.