Master the Language of Business — and the Strategy Behind It.
Combine advanced business strategy with in-depth accounting knowledge to prepare for CPA licensure and leadership roles in finance, auditing, or management.
Build the leadership and financial expertise businesses rely on.
Foundations of Accounting
This course is designed to prepare students for success in the MBA Accounting program by building a strong base in essential business and financial concepts. This introductory course covers the fundamentals of accounting, key mathematical principles used in finance, and practical Excel skills for data organization and analysis. Students gain confidence working with financial statements, transactions, and spreadsheets — ensuring they are fully prepared for the advanced accounting and business coursework that follows.
Intermediate Accounting I
A comprehensive study of the preparation and use of financial reports for business decisions and the role of accounting standards in the international business community. Activities that may be included in the course are ethical issues in business decision, financial information on the internet, research papers, group projects, class presentations, and computer spreadsheets.
Intermediate Accounting II
A comprehensive study of the preparation and use of financial reports for business decisions and the role of accounting standards in the international business community. Activities that may be included in the course are ethical issues in business decision, financial information on the internet, research papers, group projects, class presentations, and computer spreadsheets.
Auditing
A study of the theory and practice of auditing. The primary focus is on audits of the financial statements performed by independent accountants. Auditing integrates accounting standards and practices, legal liability for public accountants, and ethical expectations as prescribed in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, culminating in the examination of audit evidence and preparation of the auditor's report. Computer applications and group projects are included.
Taxation
A conceptual study of United States federal income taxation. The current income tax code as it relates to individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other taxable entities is introduced. Practical tax problems are reviewed to demonstrate the proper application of the tax code, current issues in tax accounting and tax planning are considered. Computer applications included.
Strategic Accounting Analysis
An advanced core course in strategic accounting which focuses on the interpretation and analysis of accounting information for business decisions. Case studies will be used to illustrate strategic decision processes. International accounting issues will be addressed. Topics include financial statement analysis, cash flow, case studies in budgeting, total quality management, activity-based management, target costing, job-order cost systems, cost allocation methods, and variable costing.
Strategic Use of Emerging Technology/AI
This course provides knowledge of how information technology impacts individuals, teams, organizations and societies. Special attention is given to emerging technologies, including but not limited to artificial intelligence (AI). Other topics include strategic and competitive aspects of implementing information technology, social issues, and the globalization of information technology.
Human Resources and Team Leadership
This course equips students with essential leadership frameworks and strategies. The course covers organizational behavior, leadership psychology, motivation, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and organizational culture, helping students develop skills to lead effectively in diverse, evolving environments.
Econometrics
The objective of this course is to prepare students for empirical work in economics. Specifically, topics covered will include basic data analysis, regression analysis, testing and forecasting. Students are provided the opportunity to use economic data to test economic theories. We will utilize computer software in all facets of our approach. This is believed to be a more applied course, ultimately knowing the limits of software packages and what theories mean for empirical analysis will be stressed.
Financial Management
This course examines important issues in corporate finance from the perspective of financial managers who are responsible for making significant investment and financial decisions. Topics covered will include financial statement analysis, discounted cash flow valuation, capital budgeting, pricing bonds and stocks, capital asset pricing model, cost of capital and capital structure.
Advanced Business Tax Strategy
This course begins with an overview of business taxation in the United States, and international tax planning issues. This foundation serves as a basis for the development of business tax strategies for successful competition in the global marketplace. Research and case studies of international tax issues are explored. Topics include tax planning and administration, choice and tax implications of business entities, international tax principles, wealth management, and ethical issues.
Advanced Accounting Theory
This course explores the underlying concepts of financial accounting theory and its application to current accounting practice. Standards of the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) are emphasized. Topics include the conceptual framework of accounting, financial accounting and reporting standards, and the rationale for generally accepted accounting standards. Research into the development of accounting theory is included.
Advanced Auditing
An advanced course in audit theory and practice, covering auditing concepts and procedures, audit research, computer auditing, and Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) audits. Computerized audit problems and case studies illustrate audit concepts and practice.
Advanced Business Tax Strategy
This course begins with an overview of business taxation in the United States, and international tax planning issues. This foundation serves as a basis for the development of business tax strategies for successful competition in the global marketplace. Research and case studies of international tax issues are explored. Topics include tax planning and administration, choice and tax implications of business entities, international tax principles, wealth management, and ethical issues.
Appl Accounting Info Systems & Analytics
This course covers the conceptual foundations that accounting builds upon as an information system to analyze, reco rd, summarize and report business activities, the control of the accounting information system, and accounting data analytics. Students are required to complete a variety of applied information systems projects that will give them hands-on experience with enterprise resources planning, internal control over financial reporting, and accounting data analytics and visualization.
Integrated Studies I
This course is inteded to provide learners with insight into the advanced application of management theory, managaement accounting, and IFRS. Topics include performance management, business modeling, advanced management accounting, and IFRS. Using the case study method, the strategic implications of thes topics will be explored.
Integrated Studies 2
This course allows students to learn and integrate core management accounting concepts with competitive strategy. At the completion of this course, students will be qualified to write the third and final exam that will allow them to earn the internationally recognized Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) credential.






