COURSE CURRICULUM

Avila University’s online MBA with a concentration in Accounting is a comprehensive program designed to equip professionals with advanced business knowledge and specialized expertise in accounting. The core curriculum builds a strong foundation in critical business functions. Courses such as Financial Accounting for Decision Making and Financial Management develop essential skills in analyzing financial data and understanding market operations. Marketing Management and Global Strategic Management emphasize strategic thinking in a global business environment. Courses like Applied Microeconomics and Behavior, Well-being & Ethics integrate economic theory, ethical considerations, and human behavior, preparing students to make informed, responsible decisions. The program culminates in the MBA Capstone, where students synthesize their learning through simulation-based exercises and strategic decision-making.The concentration in Accounting focuses on advanced topics crucial for leadership roles in the financial sector. Managerial Cost Accounting introduces tools for cost analysis, budgeting, and financial decision-making. Students learn to trace cost flows, break down mixed costs, and perform variance analysis. Advanced Cost Accounting expands on this knowledge, focusing on evaluation techniques like ROI analysis, transfer pricing, and capital budgeting decisions. The course also emphasizes clear professional communication and problem-solving using both deductive and inductive reasoning. Fraud Examination and Auditing explores the ethical and technical dimensions of auditing, fraud detection, and control implementation. This course trains students in identifying types of fraud, designing effective internal controls, and using auditing techniques to detect irregularities.Together, the core and concentration courses provide a robust academic experience that prepares graduates for senior-level accounting roles and supports eligibility for CPA examination requirements. The program’s flexible online format makes it ideal for working professionals seeking career advancement in accounting and business leadership.