Master of Business Administration in Accounting Online
Gain a thorough business foundation combined with financial knowledge to help you advance your career into management positions across various industries.
Discover our 100% online MBA in Accounting program.
Our Master of Business Administration in Accounting online curriculum focuses on participatory learning through online class discussions and collaborative learning groups. Online courses are designed and taught by the same degreed Fitchburg State faculty who teach on campus, many of whom are working professionals.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for accountants, auditors, and financial specialists are expected to increase by 10% through 2026. Online accounting MBA graduates have an advantage when applying for these jobs.
An accredited online MBA in accounting also prepares you for roles such as financial manager or operations specialties manager. Jobs for financial managers are projected to rise 19% through 2026 at a median annual salary of more than $125,000.
Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared with advanced accounting credentials to pursue higher-level roles, such as:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Auditing Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Controller
- Operations Specialty Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Auditing Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Controller
- Operations Specialty Manager
Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared with advanced accounting credentials to pursue higher-level roles, such as:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Auditing Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Controller
- Operations Specialty Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Auditing Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Controller
- Operations Specialty Manager
Accreditation
MBA programs at Fitchburg State are accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
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Fitchburg State offers a variety of specialized MBA options. Check out all of our MBA online programs.
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Our online MBA program costs less than you think.
Our MBA in Accounting online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
Tuition breakdown:
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
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MBA in Accounting | $417 | $1,251 | $12,510 |
- Application fee: $50
- Visit the student accounts website for a breakdown of tuition and fees
- If you are applying for financial aid, please use School Code 002184. For further information, please contact Financial Aid at (978) 665-3302 or [email protected].
Tuition breakdown:
Important dates you need to know.
Fitchburg State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
Now enrolling:
Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Intent to Enroll Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Drop For Non Pay | Last Class Day |
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Summer A 2021 | 5/17/21 | 4/16/21 | 4/26/21 | 5/3/21 | 5/10/21 | 5/11/21 | 5/12/21 | 7/5/21 |
Summer B 2021 | 7/12/21 | 6/11/21 | 6/21/21 | 6/28/21 | 7/5/21 | 7/6/21 | 7/7/21 | 8/29/21 |
Fall A 2021 | 9/2/21 | 7/30/21 | 8/9/21 | 8/16/21 | 8/23/21 | 8/24/21 | 8/25/21 | 10/20/21 |
Fall B 2021 | 10/28/21 | 9/20/21 | 10/1/21 | 10/8/21 | 10/18/21 | 10/19/21 | 10/20/21 | 12/16/21 |
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Qualifications for our online MBA program.
At Fitchburg State, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the MBA in Accounting online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- GPA not less than 2.8 on undergrad coursework
- Resume detailing professional experience
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission.
- Submit graduate application and $50 application fee
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with official transcripts
- Overall undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8
- Official transcripts of graduate-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)*
- Professional resume
- Students with undergraduate GPAs of less than 2.8 may also be considered for admission based on their professional work experience and a letter of recommendation
- No GMAT is required
Dual Concentration Options
Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are currently enrolled in the MBA program may request to enroll in one additional concentration after their first semester. Students who have been approved for a dual concentration must:
- Complete the course requirements for each concentration (completed courses can only be counted once toward one concentration)
- Meet the requirements for the catalog year in which their dual concentration is approved
Dual Concentration Request Form
To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Admissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
International Students:
- TOEFL or IELTS scores required for natives of non-English speaking countries
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
- General Foreign Credit Evaluation
- GPA of not less than 2.5
- Application fee ($50)
- Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose (300 word minimum)
*All foreign transcripts must be formally evaluated before we are able to make an admissions decision. Graduate applicants are required to submit a "general" evaluation. Following are suggested organizations which provide foreign credential evaluation services:
- The Center for Educational Documentation
- The World Education Services
- Educational Credential Evaluators
- International Documentation Center
You are encouraged to contact the Fitchburg State International Admissions department if additional information is needed at 978-665-4399 or [email protected].
U.S. citizens with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (TOEFL excluded). Students with the following visas are not eligible for the program:
- I-20
- F1
TOEFL Code: 3518
IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.
Advance your knowledge in these online accounting courses.
For the MBA in Accounting online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses covering 30 credit hours, including 18 hours of advanced core requirements, 9 hours of required accounting concentration courses, and a 3-hour elective course.
Course rotation:
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