<h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Strayer University's Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting program is divided into a core component group of courses and concentration courses in accounting. Should you choose to enroll, you will have the opportunity to learn about organizational tax research and planning, managerial accounting, and accounting information systems. The core business courses cover a multitude of advanced topics such as marketing management, financial accounting, quantitative methods, and strategic management. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in enrolled in Strayer University's Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting program, you should have strong problem-solving skills and be comfortable working with numbers. Applicants to Strayer University's programs should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting program consists of 54 credits: 40.5 core units and 13.5 concentration units. </p> <p><u>Business Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Area 1 </th><th> Core Component</th></tr> <tr><td> ACC 557 </td><td> Financial Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td> BUS 508 </td><td> The Business Enterprise</td></tr> <tr><td> BUS 520 </td><td> Leadership and Organizational Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td> BUS 599 </td><td> Strategic Management</td></tr> <tr><td> ECO 550 </td><td> Managerial Economics and Globalization</td></tr> <tr><td> FIN 534 </td><td> Financial Management</td></tr> <tr><td> LEG 500 </td><td> Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance</td></tr> <tr><td> MAT 540 </td><td> Quantitative Methods</td></tr> <tr><td> MKT 500 </td><td> Marketing Management</td></tr> </table><p><u>Accounting Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Area 2 </th><th> Major Component</th></tr> <tr><td> ACC 560 </td><td> Managerial Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td> ACC 564 </td><td> Accounting Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td> ACC 565 </td><td> Organizational Tax Research and Planning</td></tr> </table><h2 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h2> <h3 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h3> <p>Once you have finished Strayer University's Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, you will have the opportunity to compete for jobs in the field. Job opportunities could exist with non-profits, private companies, the federal government, and tax firms. Some graduates may choose to open their own tax preparation services business. Qualities of successful job applicants may include strong problem-solving and communication skills. Some possible job titles may include: </p> <ul><li>Certified Public Accountant </li><li>Internal Auditor </li><li>Tax Consultant </li><li>Managerial Accountant</li></ul>