Amberton University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with professional work experience often preferred for MBA programs. GMAT or GRE scores may be required or waived based on experience.

About This Program

Amberton University offers a fully online MBA in Accounting committed to providing working adults with quality higher education. The 36-credit program emphasizes essential leadership skills including research-based decision-making, financial analysis presentation, and accounting technology utilization.

Career Outcomes

Graduates pursue senior positions as accounting managers, controllers, financial directors, internal auditors, management consultants, or chief financial officers in multinational corporations, consulting firms, and financial institutions.

• 1. Corporate Controller
• 2. Audit Manager
• 3. Tax Director
• 4. Financial Reporting Specialist

What You'll Learn

• Advanced financial reporting and analysis
• Audit procedures and internal controls
• Tax planning and compliance strategies
• Cost management and budgeting techniques

Curriculum Highlights

36 total credit hours: Managerial Communication, Corporate Finance, Accounting Information Systems, Financial Statement Analysis, Data Analytics for Accountants, plus additional advanced accounting and business courses; concentration in accounting with flexible electives

Top Employers

Graduates work at major accounting firms like Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG, as well as corporations such as General Electric and JPMorgan Chase.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with professional work experience often preferred for MBA programs. GMAT or GRE scores may be required or waived based on experience.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: 2–3
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• GRE/GMAT: Optional or required depending on program
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)