COURSE CURRICULUM

The MBA in Accounting specialization at Fairleigh Dickinson University combines advanced business education with focused accounting training to prepare students for leadership positions in finance, corporate management, public accounting, auditing, taxation, and consulting. In addition to completing the MBA core curriculum, students pursuing the accounting specialization must complete three advanced accounting courses that deepen technical expertise and strengthen analytical and managerial decision-making abilities. These courses include ACCT 6617 Cost: Measurement, Planning, and Control, which focuses on cost analysis, budgeting, performance evaluation, and managerial planning techniques used to support strategic business decisions. Students also complete ACCT 6630 Intermediate Financial Accounting I and ACCT 6635 Intermediate Financial Accounting II, which provide advanced study of financial reporting standards, accounting theory, preparation and analysis of financial statements, assets, liabilities, equity, revenue recognition, and other complex accounting topics essential for professional accounting practice. Together, these courses help students build a stronger understanding of how financial information is created, interpreted, and applied in business environments. The specialization is particularly valuable for students planning to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential because it contributes toward advanced accounting education requirements while enhancing managerial and leadership preparation beyond a traditional undergraduate accounting degree. Graduates can pursue opportunities in public accounting firms, financial services, corporate accounting departments, consulting organizations, government agencies, nonprofit management, and business leadership roles. Students are encouraged to work closely with faculty advisers and the graduate advising office to ensure their coursework aligns with professional goals and state-specific CPA examination eligibility requirements. Through a combination of management education and specialized accounting instruction, the program develops expertise in financial analysis, strategic planning, organizational leadership, and professional accounting practices necessary for success in competitive global business environments.