At a Glance: Updates to the MS in Accounting/MBA
- Core MBA requirements reduced, making room for a concentration in Business Analytics and an open elective course
- New skills including data mining, analysis, interpretation and visualization will prepare you for the future of business and big data accounting
- Curriculum changes implemented based on input from accounting firms and other employers to prepare students to be innovators in the industry
Program Comparison
| Current Program | Revised Program | |
| Total Credits | 72 credits | 68 credits |
| Accounting Courses | 36 credits | 36 credits |
| MBA Courses | 36 credits | 17 credits |
| Business Analytics Concentration | 0 credits | 12 credits |
| Electives | 0 credits | 3 credits |
Your concentration in Business Analytics
The accounting industry is being rapidly transformed by technology, increasing their use of big data tools and AI to improve business performance. As a future accountant, having these analytical and technical skills are essential to your success. In this four-course concentration, you'll explore the latest technologies and methodologies used to navigate today's data-centric environment.
The following courses will prepare you for work with a foundational understanding of how data can be used to support business decision making and improve organizational performance:
- Business Analytics
- Information Visuals & Dashboards for Business
- Information Systems & Technology
- Data Mining & Machine Learning for Business
Your pathway to your degree
