<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Baker College Center for Graduate Studies Master of Business Administration in Accounting program is designed to teach advanced accounting and business concepts and prepare you for career opportunities in upper-level financial management. The program allows you to increase your understanding of accounting principles and practices. Along with topics such as accounting systems, financial accounting, and marketing, you will be able to explore management information systems and human resource management. You will also learn about taxation and Internal Revenue Service regulations, which could help you seek positions assisting corporations and individuals with matters pertaining to trusts or estate planning. This program is offered in an online format. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have a bachelor degree in accounting if you would like to participate in this MBA program. Specifically, you must have completed at least 16 quarter hours of undergraduate accounting principles and intermediate accounting. Though requirements may vary, a bachelor degree is required. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must earn 53 quarter hours in order to graduate from this Master of Business Administration in Accounting program. Your course requirements can be found below. </p> <p><u>Accounting Major Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th> Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 630 </td><td> Accounting for the Contemporary Manager</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 631 </td><td> Taxation</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 634 </td><td> Non-Profit Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 635 </td><td> Global Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 642 </td><td> Financial Accounting</td></tr> </table><p><u>Business Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th> Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 572 </td><td> Human Resource Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 615 </td><td> Human Behavior Management of Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 640 </td><td> The Financial Environment</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 650 </td><td> The Economic Environment</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 660 </td><td> The Marketing Environment</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 678 </td><td> Research and Statistics for Managers</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 690 </td><td> Strategy in a Global Environment</td></tr> <tr><td>CGS 501 </td><td> Graduate Seminar</td></tr> <tr><td>MIS 511 </td><td> Management Information Systems</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After completing this program, you could seek employment with business corporations, accounting firms, financial management agencies, or government organizations. If you would like to seek opportunities as a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.), you must first apply for licensure. With your MBA credential and any necessary certifications and licenses, you might be able to pursue professional positions such as, but not limited to, the following: </p> <ul><li>Accounting Manager </li><li>Corporate Accountant </li><li>Certified Public Accountant </li><li>Personal Financial Advisor </li><li>Financial Manager </li><li>System Consultant </li><li>Auditor </li><li>Tax Planner</li></ul>