Business Administration - Accounting, MBA

Graduate Coordinator: Eric Gladney Email: emgladne@ncat.edu Phone: 336-285-3774
Department Chair: Lisa Owens-Jackson Email: laowensj@ncat.edu Phone: (336) 285-3370

The Accounting concentration is intended for students interested in better understanding how to integrate financial and managerial accounting principles to result in more effective managerial decisions. The Accounting concentration within the MBA program is designed to supplement a corporate manager’s existing operational experience with advanced financial and managerial accounting concepts to assist in managerial decision-making. The program combines strong development in broad business disciplines with advanced accounting knowledge. Our accounting professors bring professional experience to the classroom and emphasize the applicability of advanced accounting concepts to professional practice. The curriculum builds professional skills necessary for success including critical thinking, data analysis and communication skills. Case studies also provide development of professional research skills to solve accounting problems. The A&T MBA is among the state’s most affordable and holds the gold standard in business education accreditation from AACSB International. Our business program has been accredited since 1979 and the accounting program since 1986.

Additional Admission Requirements

• GMAT or GRE exam score if undergraduate GPA is less than 3.30
• A current resume
• Students without undergraduate business related degrees will be required to take up to 6 additional accounting credits: Income Tax Accounting and Auditing Principles and up to12 additional credits of foundation courses in accounting and finance (ACCT 608 ), economics, (ECON 606 ), business analysis (BUAN 605 ), and enterprise management (MGMT 612 )

Learning Objectives:

• Students will gain enhanced knowledge of financial accounting processes needed for professional practice and successful completion of professional certification exams.
• Students will understand the application of accounting principles and practices in a global environment.