College of Business and Humanities
MBA Certified Public Accountant
University of Findlay’s MBA with a Certified Public Accountant (CMA) Concentration is designed for students seeking to advance their expertise.
Overview
About the Program
University of Findlay’s MBA with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Concentration is designed for students seeking to meet the academic requirements for CPA licensure while advancing their business and leadership expertise. This concentration integrates advanced accounting coursework with MBA-level study.
Through this focused program, students strengthen their knowledge in key accounting areas such as auditing, financial reporting, and taxation, while also developing broader managerial and strategic decision-making skills. The curriculum is designed to build both technical accounting proficiency and professional competencies, preparing students for success on the CPA exam and in the accounting profession. The concentration is designed to help students prepare, meet the academic requirements for CPA eligibility, and subject to state licensure regulations he concentration is designed to help students prepare, meet the academic requirements for CPA eligibility, and subject to state licensure regulations
Program
Highlights
Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and an MBA
Flexible MBA Designed for Working Professionals
Focus on Accounting Expertise and Strategic Business Leadership
Strong Foundation in Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting
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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 Public 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
- 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.
Students, whose native language is not English, must meet admissions conditions for this program plus the following English-proficiency and financial requirements for full admission:
- Must have a minimum overall score of 8 on a verified International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam or equivalent score on another accepted exam indicated on the University of Findlay’s English Exam Admissions Standards. Students who do not meet the minimum overall score may enroll in the Intensive English Language Program until completion of Level 4.
- Must have a minimum score of 7.5 or above on Writing, Reading, Speaking, and Listening bands on a verified International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam or equivalent score on another accepted exam indicated on the University of Findlay’s -catalog/admission/english-exam-admissions-standards/HYPERLINK https://findlay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/undergraduate-catalog/admission/english-exam-admissions-standards/English Exam Admissions Standards. Students who meet the overall score requirement, but do not meet a band requirement may dual-enroll. In this case, the student will begin Graduate study while simultaneously enrolling in the appropriate Graduate English course in their first semester in the program.
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
opportunities
Hands-On Experience
The MBA with a CPA Concentration integrates applied learning opportunities that help students connect accounting theory with professional practice.
Students engage in advanced coursework in auditing, taxation, and financial reporting that emphasizes practical application, professional standards, and regulatory frameworks relevant to the CPA profession.
The program prepares students for entry into public accounting firms, corporate accounting roles, and governmental accounting positions by aligning coursework with CPA exam content areas.
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Careers
Completing the CPA Concentration prepares graduates for advanced roles in accounting, finance, and business, with strong opportunities for leadership and professional growth.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Public Accountant
- Auditor
- Tax Accountant or Tax Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Corporate Accountant
- Controller
- Accounting Manager
Graduates are well-prepared to pursue CPA licensure and build careers in public accounting firms, corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
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Cost of Education
Graduate students can support the cost of their education in a variety of ways during their time at Findlay.
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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.
