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Aug 15, 2024
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2015-2016 Brenau University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Accounting (M.B.A.)
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The Accounting M.B.A. program prepares students to work in various accounting and related fields and also provides students the opportunity to take additional coursework required for certification exams. Graduate level accounting courses may require undergraduate accounting prerequisites to have been completed; the specific prerequisites required will depend on the graduate accounting courses selected.
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M.B.A. Foundation Courses (6 hours)
To enhance their success in the program, students are required to take the following foundation courses. All MBA students must pass all foundation courses prior to taking the MBA core classes and major concentration requirements. Accounting Foundation Courses
For the MBA (Public Accounting Concentration), the following undergraduate prerequisite courses are required: M.B.A. Core Curriculum (24 hours)
The M.B.A. curriculum focuses on the key management, economics, financial, marketing, accounting and leadership principles needed in an advanced program of study in business. Students taking core classes can expect a strong emphasis of theoretical methods combined with pragmatic techniques. Accounting Concentration (15 hours)
Choose one of the accounting concentrations below. Public Accounting
The Public Accounting concentration is designed for students who intend to take the CPA exam and practice in public accounting. Employment opportunities include auditing and other attest engagements, taxation, forensic accounting and client consulting. Credentials related to this concentration are the Certified Public Accounting (CPA), Charted Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Management Accounting
The Management Accounting concentration is designed for students who want to practice in the area of management accounting. Employment opportunities include Chief Financial Officer (CFO), controller, accounting manager and small business accounting. Credentials related to this concentration are Certified Management Accounting (CMA) and Chartered Global management Accountant (CGMA). TOTAL
Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 45
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