Advance your expertise in business and financial management with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. Built specifically for today's business needs, SNHU's MBA in Accounting online fits right into your life and deepens your understanding of capital budgeting, finance, and portfolio management. And, the good news is, you don't have to enter this program with a UG in Accounting. By earning your MBA in Accounting, you'll learn to lead, strategize and innovate for a high-performance organization, and you could even have the opportunity to become a business leader of tomorrow. SNHU, founded as the New Hampshire School of Accounting in 1932, has a long history of graduating successful accounting professionals. Our graduates are working at management-level positions in a range of industries. And as an MBA student, you'll have the opportunity to connect and network with faculty and alumni in the accounting, finance, and business management fields.

"This program is ideal for anyone who wants to be a business owner or manager, particularly any manager who oversees an accounting department but doesn't have a background in accounting," said Mona Stephens, accounting faculty lead at SNHU.

You'll learn far more than just accounting skills in this program. In addition to learning primary accounting skills such as financial reporting and the tax implications of major business decisions, you'll gain a deeper understanding of an organization's vision, mission, values, culture, and strategic goals. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how impactful leaders are made, and you may even find you'll be able to run your own business in a fiscally responsible and efficient way. No matter where you want to go in the business world, and what industry you want to work in, accounting knowledge will always be useful as an essential business function.

Learn how to:

- Analyze and interpret data for decision-making

- Develop and foster adaptable strategies for an organization

- Evaluate and implement various models and processes in the design and continuous improvement of organizations and their practices

- Cultivate globally aware and culturally responsive teams and organizations

- Create and implement plans around culture, ethical and legal standards, and sustainable practices

The MBA in Accounting is just one of 17 concentration options at SNHU. Learn more about all of our career-focused online MBA programs. Originally named the New Hampshire Accounting and Secretarial School when we opened back in 1932, SNHU has some serious roots in teaching business and accounting. In fact, founder Harry Shapiro wanted his students to fully understand the "why" behind accounting and not just the "how." It's not much different today. Our new MBA program weaves accounting and finance throughout the program, integrating core principles across all courses. This means, in the coursework for this program, you'll learn how to assess financial viability as well as make sound fiscal decisions that will be beneficial in both the short and long-term scenarios. This program will allow you to gain the overarching business skills you want, plus the financial skills you need to make smart business decisions.

"Financial resources are one of the most important things that all organizations have to manage, and every manager in the organization plays a role in managing those resources," said Mona Stephens, faculty accounting lead at SNHU. "Whether it keeping track of sales, purchasing inventory, supplies, or equipment, or just running a department, managers need to understand the numbers."

The 3 graduate-level accounting courses you'll take in your MBA in Accounting program are:

- Financial Reporting I: Learn foundational financial accounting theories and practices, with emphasis placed on standards and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You'll analyze financial statements and accounts for advising stakeholders on related business decisions.

- Financial Reporting II: Focus on additional financial activities stockholder equity, income management, pensions, leases, and statement of cash flows and the impact they have on financial statements.

- Tax Factors in Business Decisions: Get an introduction to tax factors that are relevant in business and personal financial planning decisions like fiduciaries, regular and S corporations, partnerships, tax shelters, and tax research.

"Taking these courses online can also help you gain more confidence with current applications, practices, and technology. The hard skills required for businesses to succeed are constantly changing with advances in technologies," said Clare Greenlaw, associate dean of SNHU's MBA programs. "That means workers today need to access education more frequently than they used to in the past." Not only can our MBA in Accounting program help you get an edge in the job market, but you can benefit now from the convenience it gives you. If you're already working, a program at a brick-and-mortar campus may not work for you, due to class times or a commute. Our online courses are accessible 24/7, meaning you can complete your work at the time of day that works best for you. The people considering an online MBA typically have established careers and other obligations," Greenlaw said. "They can't quit their job to go to school full time."

You can work with your academic advisor to establish a class schedule that works around your commitments and create a timeline that allows you to reach your goals when you need to. The MBA in Accounting can be a great option to get you to the 150 hours for your Certified Public Accountant exam requirements, but you may also choose to take your education further. In fact, 2 courses from the MBA in Accounting program also apply to our Graduate Certificate in Accounting. This program is ideal for those who want to amplify their accounting skills and knowledge on top of the MBA. As a bonus, this certificate is also covered by financial aid.

Don't have a business background? No problem. Our MBA is accessible to everyone. Interested students must have a conferred undergraduate degree for acceptance, but it can be in any field. Those without an undergraduate degree in business or a related field may be asked to complete up to 2 foundation courses to get started. These foundations cover essential business skill sets and can be used to satisfy elective requirements for the general-track MBA. With foundations, the maximum length of your online MBA would be 36 credits.

Attend full-time or part-time. Students in the MBA have the option to enroll full-time (at 2 classes per term) or part-time (with 1 class per term). Full-time students should be able to complete the program in about 1 year, while part-time students could finish in about 2 years. Our SNHU students are busy, often juggling jobs, family, and other obligations, so you may want to work with your academic advisor to identify the course plan that works for you. The good news is, you can switch from full-time to part-time and back again as often as you want.

Part of our mission to expand access to quality, higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That's why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials with no GRE or GMAT required. Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 5 graduate terms. To apply for the 100% online MBA, use the online application.

$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)