College of Business and Humanities
Master of Business Administration – Certified Management Accountant
University of Findlay’s MBA with a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Concentration is designed for students seeking to advance their expertise in accounting, financial strategy, and organizational leadership.
Overview
About the Program
University of Findlay’s MBA with a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Concentration is designed for students seeking to advance their expertise in accounting, financial strategy, and organizational leadership. This program prepares students for the CMA exam offered by the Institute of Management Accountants, a globally recognized credential that demonstrates proficiency in management accounting and financial management.
Through a focused curriculum, students develop skills in areas such as financial planning, performance management, cost analysis, and strategic decision-making. The program blends technical accounting knowledge with business leadership concepts, equipping graduates to evaluate financial performance, manage risk, and support organizational success. Whether preparing for the CMA exam or advancing within the field, students gain a strong foundation in both accounting and management practices.
Program
Highlights
At the University of Findlay, a degree in business administration prepares graduates for a variety of careers.
Preparation for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Exam
Flexible MBA Designed for Working Professionals
Focus on Accounting Expertise and Strategic Business Leadership
Curriculum Aligned with CMA Competency Areas
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At a Glance
College
College of Business and Humanities
Degree
Master of Business Administration
Format
Online, On-Campus, or Hybrid
Required credits
39 Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Students earning a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Certified Management Accountant must complete the following curriculum.
The curriculum consists of required courses grounded in human resources, management, and analytics. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Graduate Catalog.
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Admission Requirements
To apply for the University of Findlay, Master of Business Administration program, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or have a minimum cumulative GPA or 3.0 in at least nine hours of graduate course work or a previous master’s degree. This includes classes from all institutions attended.
- Fulfillment of prerequisite competencies.
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or first-professional doctorate-degree, specifically when no baccalaureate degree was offered (e.g., Pharm.D. etc.); or meet the dual enrollment eligibility requirements as outlined within the College of Pharmacy.
- Submission of a completed and signed application form.
- Submission of official transcripts, which can be in the form of attested credentials from a university-recognized document verification agency, of all college-level work.
International Students
Students whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from an English-speaking university from the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia or Canada must meet the previously listed admissions conditions plus:
- Must have a verified international English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6.5 composite score with speaking, listening and reading bands at 6.0 or above and a writing band of 6.5 and above, or an equivalent score as indicated on the University of Findlay’s English Exam Admission Standards. Full admission is dependent on satisfying all admission requirements; however, students may also receive direct admission with Graduate ESL course prerequisites if no more than two bands are under the minimum.
- Provide an affidavit of financial support (original), if not an American citizen or permanent resident.
Prerequisite Competencies
The MBA program is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in business. For students without an undergraduate business degree, the University of Findlay offers prerequisite courses designed to help ensure you are prepared to succeed in the MBA program. Based on a review of students’ undergraduate transcripts, students will be notified which (if any) of the following prerequisite courses will be required before starting the MBA core courses.
- Accounting: Principles of Accounting (Financial and Managerial)
- Economics: Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
- Finance: Principles of Finance
- Database – a course in database management systems, preferably with SQL experience (for Business Analytics Concentration only). Students without this background can complete either:
- CSCI 503 – Database Concepts with a grade of “B” or higher
- CSCI 490 – Database Management Systems with a grade of “C” or higher
beyond graduation
Careers
An MBA with a CMA Concentration prepares graduates for advanced roles in accounting, finance, and business leadership, particularly in corporate and organizational settings.
Common careers include:
- Management Accountant
- Financial Manager
- Cost Accountant
- Budget Analyst
- Corporate Controller
- Financial Analyst
- Internal Auditor
- Risk or Compliance Manager
The CMA concentration emphasizes decision‑support, internal reporting, and performance management skills increasingly demanded in corporate and organizational finance roles. n operations, finance, healthcare systems, logistics, and consulting environments.
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Accreditation
University of Findlay’s College of Business and Humanities is accredited by recognized regional and national bodies, ensuring your degree holds weight with employers and institutions nationwide. Most business programs are ACBSP accredited.
Accreditation status is reviewed on a regular basis. For the most current accreditation information, visit the University of Findlay Accreditation page.