COURSE CURRICULUM

The MBA Accounting specialization at Concordia University Chicago equips students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, data analytics, and organizational leadership. The curriculum begins with Business Communications & Organizational Behavior, building core communication and management abilities vital for accounting professionals. Students then delve into two sequential Intermediate Financial Accounting courses, covering topics like the accounting cycle, asset and liability valuation, equity accounts, cash flow statements, and financial disclosures. Advanced Accounting deepens this foundation by exploring partnerships, business combinations, and government/nonprofit accounting. The specialization includes comprehensive taxation coursework, with Federal Taxation introducing income tax laws and Corporate Taxation applying them to corporate structures and mergers. Students gain expertise in auditing practices through Auditing Theory and Practice, which focuses on audit planning, testing, ethics, and reporting. Financial Reporting and Analysis sharpens students’ ability to assess and interpret financial data, while Financial Management of Not-for-Profit Organizations provides insight into fiscal accountability in the nonprofit sector. The program integrates technology and analytics through Applied Data Analytics and Visualization, utilizing tools like Tableau, Python, and Excel for data-driven decision-making. Finally, Advanced Topics in Business Analysis and Reporting prepares students for specialized areas of the CPA exam, addressing complex subjects like lease accounting, risk analysis, and revenue recognition, ensuring graduates are CPA-ready and strategically positioned in the accounting field.