Jacksonville State 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 (typically 2+ years) preferred for MBA programs. GMAT or GRE scores are often optional but recommended for applicants without strong quantitative backgrounds.

About This Program

Jacksonville State University offers an online MBA in Accounting that fulfills the 150-hour requirement for the CPA Exam. The 30-credit program requires 21 hours of core courses and 9 hours of electives chosen from accounting, financial accounting, advanced income tax accounting, internal auditing, and seminars in accounting.

Career Outcomes

Graduates work as public accountants, accounting managers, financial controllers, internal auditors, and financial analysts in public accounting firms, corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations worldwide.

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

What You'll Learn

• Advanced financial reporting and analysis for strategic decision-making
• Auditing procedures and internal controls
• Tax planning and compliance strategies
• Integration of accounting data with business operations and leadership

Curriculum Highlights

21 core credit hours: Business Analytics, Managerial Economics, Business Leadership, plus 9 elective hours from advanced accounting courses including seminars in accounting, financial accounting, advanced income tax accounting, and internal auditing

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 (typically 2+ years) preferred for MBA programs. GMAT or GRE scores are often optional but recommended for applicants without strong quantitative backgrounds.

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
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)