2011-2012 Brenau University Catalog 
    
    Apr 23, 2024  
2011-2012 Brenau University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Accounting (M.B.A.)


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. All candidates must complete a 36-hour M.B.A. curriculum that includes a capstone course. Students in the Accounting program are on a planned program of study and no electives are required. Graduate level accounting courses require undergraduate accounting prerequisites to have been completed; the specific prerequisites required will depend on the four graduate accounting courses selected.

M.B.A. Foundation Courses (10 hours)


Any M.B.A. candidate who has not successfully achieved a thorough preparation in the basic disciplines of business through completion of the four foundation areas listed below (or their equivalents) with a grade of “C” or better from a regionally accredited institution within the last 7 years. These courses may be taken for credit or the student may attempt a waiver exam for BA 510, BA 511, or BA 512 if coursework was completed prior to 7 years ago.

IMPORTANT: A student may take no more than 9 graduate credit hours in the M.B.A. program prior to completion of the foundation course requirement.

Accounting Foundation Courses


Upon completion of the M.B.A. with an accounting major, the graduate will have the required additional hours for licensure as a CPA, provided they have fulfilled the CPA Exam and experience requirement.

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)


TOTAL


Total Semester Hours Required for Degree:  39