Midwestern State University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA is typically required; GMAT or GRE scores are standard. Related work experience in business, finance, or accounting is often preferred but not always mandatory.

About This Program

Midwestern State University offers an MBA with an Accounting Concentration through its Dillard College of Business Administration. Currently, accounting concentration courses are offered on-campus in Wichita Falls; students may contact MSU for updates on online offerings. The program is AACSB accredited with in-state and out-of-state tuition options.

Career Outcomes

Graduates work in public accounting firms, corporate accounting and finance departments, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations as CPAs, accounting managers, tax specialists, and financial analysts.

• 1. Accounting Manager
• 2. Financial Analyst
• 3. Internal Auditor
• 4. Management Consultant (Accounting/Finance)

What You'll Learn

• Interpret and apply financial statements to evaluate organizational performance and support strategic decision-making
• Conduct capital budgeting analysis, investment evaluation, and valuation techniques for mergers and acquisitions
• Apply cost accounting methods, budgeting, and managerial accounting principles to operational and pricing decisions
• Integrate accounting data with finance, marketing, and operations to solve complex business problems

Curriculum Highlights

33 total credit hours with core MBA courses and accounting concentration courses; required courses include Graduate Petroleum Accounting, Advanced Auditing, Cost Accounting, Advanced Taxation, Financial Accounting II, and other business administration core courses

Top Employers

Top employers for accounting MBA graduates include Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG, major banking institutions, Fortune 500 corporations, and government agencies.

Admissions

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA is typically required; GMAT or GRE scores are standard. Related work experience in business, finance, or accounting is often preferred but not always mandatory.

Application Materials

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

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: MBA
• GMAT/GRE: Required
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)