College of Business and Humanities
MBA Certified Management Accountant
University of Findlay’s MBA – Certified Management Accountant Concentration is designed for students seeking to advance their expertise.
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
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
Ideal for Professionals Seeking Advancement
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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
- 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
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Hands-On Experience
The MBA with a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) concentration emphasizes practical, applied learning that connects accounting theory to managerial and strategic decision‑making. Students engage in applied coursework focused on budgeting, performance measurement, cost management, risk assessment, and financial strategy mirroring the types of analyses performed in corporate and organizational finance roles.
Students who are currently employed may apply course concepts directly within their organizations through projects, case analyses, and applied assignments.
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Careers
An MBA with a CMA Concentration prepares graduates for advanced roles in accounting, finance, and business leadership, particularly in corporate and organizational settings.
- 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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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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IMA Endorsement
University of Findlay’s Accounting Emphasis program has received an endorsement from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). Exclusively for Endorsed schools, the program allows students to participate in IMA Global Board activities and have opportunities to network with high-level professionals, executives, and IMA volunteers.
Scholarship Opportunity
Recipients of the CMA Scholarships will receive a comprehensive package of benefits enabling them to study for and take the CMA exam at no cost. The benefits include:
- IMA membership for up to 3 years while pursuing completion of te CMA exam
- Entrance fee to the CMA program
- Exam Support Package
- Registration fees for the first attempt at both parts of the CMA exam
- Wiley CMAexcel test bank access for up to 2 years (all regions, except China and India)
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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.
