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.
Overview
Discover our 100% online MBA in Accounting program
Fitchburg State’s online Master of Business Administration in Accounting curriculum focuses on participatory learning through online class discussions and collaborative learning groups. 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 accounting MBA 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 online accounting MBA program, you will have the skills for high-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
Student learning outcomes:
- Students will be able to understand how to calculate, record, and provide financial information about the reporting entity that is useful to its present and potential equity investors, its lenders, and other creditors to assist them in making decisions about providing resources to the entity
- Students will be able to identify types of taxes used by federal and state governments to raise revenue and differentiate between tax avoidance and tax evasion
- Students will demonstrate the ability to apply the tax tables and tax rate schedules to determine taxable income or refund
- Students will be able to understand the functions of managerial and cost accounting in the areas of planning with the use of budgets; controlling, by assessing the entity’s financial performance, and decision-making where the entity uses results of its financial performance to make current and future decisions
- Students will be able to articulate the major theories and concepts in the areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing; integrate theory and practice across business functional areas; and employ appropriate decision-support methods for the purpose of strategic analysis, planning, implementation, and control
- Students will be able to understand how to calculate, record, and provide financial information about the reporting entity that is useful to its present and potential equity investors, its lenders, and other creditors to assist them in making decisions about providing resources to the entity
- Students will be able to identify types of taxes used by federal and state governments to raise revenue and differentiate between tax avoidance and tax evasion
- Students will demonstrate the ability to apply the tax tables and tax rate schedules to determine taxable income or refund
- Students will be able to understand the functions of managerial and cost accounting in the areas of planning with the use of budgets; controlling, by assessing the entity’s financial performance, and decision-making where the entity uses results of its financial performance to make current and future decisions
- Students will be able to articulate the major theories and concepts in the areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing; integrate theory and practice across business functional areas; and employ appropriate decision-support methods for the purpose of strategic analysis, planning, implementation, and control
Upon completion of the online accounting MBA program, you will have the skills for high-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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Tuition
Learn more about Fitchburg State’s affordable tuition
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA in Accounting | $436 | $1,308 | $13,080 |
- 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:
Calendar
Our course schedule is designed for flexibility
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer A | 5/20/24 | 4/22/24 | 4/30/24 | 5/6/24 | 5/13/24 | 5/14/24 |
| Summer B | 7/10/24 | 6/10/24 | 6/18/24 | 6/24/24 | 7/1/24 | 7/2/24 |
| Fall A | 9/5/24 | 8/6/24 | 8/16/24 | 8/26/24 | 8/27/24 | |
| Fall B | 10/29/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/11/24 | 10/21/24 | 10/22/24 |
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Admissions
Get ready to apply for the online accounting 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:
Fitchburg State University
Admissions Office
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
International Students:
- An English Proficiency test is required for natives of non-English speaking countries (see testing options below)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended*
- International Credit Evaluation for degrees and coursework taken outside of the United States
- 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 admission decision. We accept evaluations and the respective type of evaluation from one of the following credentialing agencies:
- World Education Services
- course-by-course ICAP
- Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) - course-by-course
- SpanTran - course analysis
- SpanTran has created a custom application for Fitchburg State University that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: SpanTran Pathway - Fitchburg State University
English Language Proficiency - Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting official test scores from one of the following approved exams:
- TOEFL - minimum score requires TOEFL iBT 79, paper based-TOEFL 550
- IEFLTS - minimum score required 6.5 overall band score
- Duolingo English Test - minimum score required 105
- PTE Academic Test - minimum score required 58
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign education (from a non-English speaking country) will need to follow the international admission requirements (English proficiency testing excluded). Students in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa are not eligible for the program. I-20s are not issued for online programs.
TOEFL Code: 3518
IELTS Code: No code; please select Fitchburg State as a recipient.
Courses
Read about our online accounting MBA classes
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.
Students must take the following courses, plus one 3 Credit elective from any of the available MBA Concentrations
Note: Students cannot re–use a course that was already taken to satisfy elective requirements
