Online MBA in Accounting
Master the Numbers and Lead with Confidence
100% Online
1–2 Years
36 Credit Hours
$537 per Credit
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Take the Fast Track to Leadership in Accounting
- Apply By: 10/10/25
- Start Class: 10/20/25
Prepare to advance your accounting career with SMSU’s 100 percent online MBA in Accounting program, designed to be completed in as few as 12 months. Build expertise in financial and managerial accounting, income tax, and auditing, while applying what you learn through real-world case studies used by top firms. You will graduate with 36 credits that cover 75 percent of the coursework required for CPA certification. This online program helps you earn 15 of the 24 accounting credits and 21 of the 24 business credits needed to sit for the exam.
Concentration Details
- Courses are designed to prepare you for CPA certification
- Learn from experienced faculty who bring real-world insight and valuable industry connections to help guide and support your success
- SMSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Build Financial Insight and Unlock Your Career Potential
The online accounting MBA program at SMSU combines advanced business knowledge with up-to-date accounting practices to prepare you for real-world success. Courses feature case studies created by top firms and professional organizations, offering hands-on experience with current methods and standards.
Online Accounting MBA Required Courses
A study of development and application of accounting for management decision-making. Includes cost flows in a manufacturing environment with emphasis on job order and process cost systems. Other cost accounting topics include: cost allocation with joint and by-products, back flush accounting, factory overhead analysis, and activity-based costing.
Theory and principles involved in computation of federal income taxes for individuals are covered in this course.
An intensive study of financial accounting and reporting. Accounting topics covered include: accounting standards, conceptual framework, income statement, balance sheet, time value of money, cash and receivables, inventories, acquisition and disposition of property, depreciation, and financial statement analysis.
This course is an introductory fundamental course in auditing. Topics will include purpose, scope, concepts and methods used in examining and attesting to financial statements. Study and evaluation of internal control, statistical sampling, working papers, planning the audit engagement, professional standards and auditor liability are specific topics.
SMSU’s online MBA includes 36 credit hours, and you can complete the program in as little as one year with accelerated course options. The core curriculum explores essential business topics like strategic management, international business, operations, and more.
Curriculum DetailsPrepare for CPA and Executive Roles
SMSU’s online accounting MBA program can help you attain leadership roles in public accounting, corporate finance, and government agencies. With employment of accountants and auditors projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033,1 the demand for professionals with advanced accounting expertise remains strong. This degree equips you with the expertise to stand out and succeed in a competitive, evolving field.
Financial Manager $156,100 per year2
Financial Analyst $99,890 per year3
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SMSU offers a wide array of online MBA concentrations to match diverse career ambitions. Each concentration integrates current industry practices and real-world learning to build specialized expertise and practical leadership skills. Whether your goal is to drive innovation, lead global teams, or steer operations in dynamic sectors, SMSU’s online MBA programs are tailored to help you excel.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Accountants and Auditors.” Retrieved July 25, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Financial Managers.” Retrieved July 25, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm#tab-6.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Financial Analysts.” Retrieved July 25, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm.