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MBA

MBA with an Accounting Specialization

Earn your MBA with an Accounting Specialization and add to your future

Continuing education can help prepare you to take your career to new heights. Choose our MBA with an Accounting Specialization here at DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Management and gain the skills you need to navigate complex financial regulations and drive business success.

Get to know our Accounting Specialization

Our accounting specialization can help you build a thorough understanding of how to apply accounting principles in a business environment. Plus, you can also develop leadership skills to support a diverse global workforce, including strategic decision-making, communication, collaboration, and the growing role of AI in business.

Course waivers at Keller

Master’s advantage: Are you eligible?

If you’ve earned an undergraduate degree in business or technology, or a degree with a technology specialization, you may be eligible to waive up to 3 courses (or 9 credit hours). We call this our Master’s Advantage. With these prior learning credits,1 you can earn your graduate degree with fewer courses, allowing you to put your master’s degree to work for you even sooner.

Classes start on May 4, 2026
Accelerated Schedule2
1 year
4 months
Average 10 credits per semester
OR
Normal Schedule3
2 years
8 months
Average 6 credits per semester

Accelerate on your schedule

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. Here at Keller, you can earn your master’s:

  • In as little as 1 year and 4 months with an accelerated schedule2

  • Or in 2 years and 8 months with a normal schedule3

2Accelerated schedule requires at least 9 credit hours of prior learning credit. Assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period.
3Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

Knowledge and skills

What you’ll learn

Our MBA with an Accounting Specialization from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management covers the following:

Financial reporting

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of accounting theory and practice related to financial reporting and managerial decision-making.

Communication in accounting

Communicate accounting issues and solutions clearly to peers and stakeholders.

Accounting standards

Measure outcomes using existing measurement criteria such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Other Comprehensive Basis of Accounting (OCBOA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), or other nonauthoritative measurement tools.

AI in accounting

Learn about the AI-assisted analytics tools being used to identify unusual transactions, forecast financial trends, and optimize routine accounting tasks. Explore ethical considerations when using AI technologies in the financial field.

Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditations and recognitions include:

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Our Master of Business Administration is accredited by ACBSP, acbsp.org, demonstrating it has met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence. Learn more about program outcomes and student achievement.4

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by HLC, www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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Student achievement
At-a-glance
Embedded programs

Demonstrate skills at every step

Automatically earn a resume-boosting Graduate Certificate in Accounting5 when you enroll in our Master's in Business Administration with an Accounting Specialization — allowing you to showcase your skills while earning your master’s degree.

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Careers

When you earn our MBA with an Accounting Specialization, you can consider careers such as:

  • Accountant

  • Accounting manager

  • Auditor

  • Budget analyst

  • Budget director

  • Credit analyst

  • Environmental accountant

  • Financial analyst

  • Financial manager

  • Financial planner

  • Internal auditor

  • Management accountant

  • Payroll manager

  • Public accountant

Learn more about
Accounting

Employment in this occupation may require years of relevant experience or additional certifications.

FAQs: MBA accounting specialization

What's the difference between an MBA in accounting and a Master’s in Accounting?

The primary difference between an MBA with an Accounting Specialization and a Master’s in Accounting is the courses you will take. Overall, you will take more accounting-focused courses in a Master's in Accounting program. An MBA with an Accounting Specialization is a Master of Business Administration degree, which will contain a mix of business and accounting courses.

Can you earn an MBA in accounting online?

Yes, you can earn our MBA with an Accounting Specialization 100% online. We also offer the flexibility of a hybrid option, which combines online learning with some opportunities for on-campus classes.6 Whichever you choose, we can help you learn on your schedule in ways that fit your busy life.

What are the admissions requirements for an MBA in accounting?

Applicants for our MBA with an Accounting Specialization need to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a university-recognized institution and meet a few other requirements, such as demonstrating math and language proficiency. At Keller Graduate School of Management, our streamlined admissions process requires just a few simple steps, allowing you to keep your plans for graduate education moving forward. Learn more about admissions to our graduate programs.

How much does an MBA in accounting cost?

The cost to complete an MBA program from any educational institution represents a major financial commitment. Our commitment to affordability is demonstrated through our academic grants, scholarships,7 and tuition assistance programs available to students who apply and qualify. Learn more about financial aid.

How much does an MBA in accounting pay?

How much a professional with an MBA with an Accounting Specialization earns depends on location, experience, and the industry they work in. For a general understanding of what a business accounting professional’s salary potential may be, we recommend referencing data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need certification after an MBA in accounting?

No, you do not need a certification after earning an MBA with an Accounting Specialization. However, a certified public accountant (CPA) certification is legally required if you want the ability to file reports with regulatory agencies, represent clients to the IRS, issue financial statements, and perform other public accounting services.

Here at Keller, you can prepare for the CPA exam8 in programs like our Master’s in Accounting with a Certified Public Accountant Exam Preparation Specialization or our Master’s in Accounting and Financial Management with a CPA Exam Preparation Specialization.

How do I apply to Keller?

Applying is quick and easy: 

  1. Talk to an admissions representative: Fill out a brief form, and we’ll reach out to walk you through the process. 
  2. Submit your application: We’ll take you through the application over the phone. If you prefer, you can apply online. It only takes 5-10 minutes. 
  3. Enroll in your first courses: Once you have applied and are accepted, we’ll help you build your schedule. 

Learn more about admissions.

Academic Catalog
2025 - 2026 academic catalog
Program overview

1Eligibility for and application of course waivers vary based on the type and level of course, credit earned, enrolled location and/or state of residence. For more information, please refer to the Course Waiver section of the Keller academic catalog.

2Accelerated schedule requires at least 9 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit and assumes completion of 3 semesters, enrollment in an average of 10 credit hours per semester and continuous, full-time, year-round enrollment with no breaks per 12-month period.

3Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in an average of 6 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

4Conferral and assessment data is available for all DeVry and Keller ACBSP-accredited programs. For a full list of our ACBSP-accredited programs, visit our Accreditation page.

5Future programmatic changes could impact the ability to earn additional credentials en route to an eligible degree program. Refer to the academic catalog for details..

6Program, course, and extended classroom availability vary by location. In site-based programs, students will be required to take a substantial amount of coursework online to complete their program.

7Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Click here for more information, including any requirements or restrictions. Students may participate in only one DeVry University-based scholarship, grant or group tuition benefit program at a time. Those who qualify for more than one program will be presumed to accept the program with the highest reduction per session cost, unless the student confirms their desire to participate in a different program in writing prior to starting classes at DeVry. Scholarship and grant terms and eligibility conditions are subject to change.

8Credits and degrees earned from DeVry, including Keller, do not automatically qualify the holder to sit for professional licensing exams to practice certain professions. For example, the educational requirements for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure and/or certification vary by state (and U.S. territory). The differences in the number of accounting course hours and the specific accounting course topics required may impact a student's ability to sit for the Uniform CPA exam and apply for licensure in different jurisdictions. Students interested in practicing a regulated profession must contact the appropriate state regulatory agency for licensing requirements in their field of interest and Students are responsible for contacting the state board of accountancy for the jurisdiction in which they are applying to confirm whether they have completed the appropriate credit hours and coursework to qualify to take the CPA exam. DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management are not able to advise on or determine if or when any student may be eligible to sit for the CPA exam or otherwise satisfy licensing criteria in any state. Visit https://www.devry.edu/compliance/student-consumer-info.html#cpa for additional information.