Business Administration/Accounting (Dual MBA/MSA)

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Through cross-recognition of courses between the MBA and MSA programs, this dual master’s program requires between 45 and 60 credits (depending on undergraduate background), 15 fewer than if the degree were completed independently of each other. The program leads to two degrees, the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Science in Accounting.

This dual master’s program is primarily available through the NetPlus! (mixed) delivery mode. MBA courses in the program are also available through on-campus (traditional) mode. The MSA accounting elective courses may be available through NetPlus!, online, or on-campus mode.

Requirements

A. Foundation Courses (0-15 credits)

Up to 15 credits, depending on prior coursework:

MBA Foundation Courses

Courses may be waived if previous equivalent or similar undergraduate or graduate coursework has been completed.

ACC 521 - Accounting for Managers (3). ¹
FIN 551 - Business Economics (3).
MGT 541 - Organizational Behavior (3).
SCM 512 - Applied Quantitative Analysis (3).
¹ ACC 521 is a foundation course in both the MBA and MSA program.

MSA Foundation Course (0-3 credits)

Courses may be waived if previous equivalent or similar undergraduate or graduate coursework has been completed.

ACC 530 - Intermediate Financial Reporting (3).

B. Core Courses

MBA Core Courses (24 credits)

FIN 561 - Financial Management (3).
INB 585 - Global Dimensions of Management (3).
MGT 501 - Organizational Communication and Negotiation (3).
MGT 552 - Nonmarket Strategy (3).
MGT 581 - Management Information Systems (3).
MGT 589 - Strategic Management (3).
MKT 531 - Marketing Management (3).
SCM 571 - Operations Management (3).

MSA Core Courses (18 credits)

C. Electives (3 credits)

One from:

ACC 538 - Advanced Financial Reporting (3).
ACC 555 - Advanced Federal Income Taxation Theory and Research (3).
ACC 562 - Forensic Accounting (3).
FIN 567 - Financial Statement Analysis (3).