Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting online
Program Overview
Gain insight into UWF’s online MBA in Accounting
Accelerate your accounting career as you build financial, leadership, team-building and communication skills. UWF's MBA with an emphasis in Accounting online gives you deep, real-world knowledge of accounting that is immediately applicable to current and future job opportunities. The accounting courses in this online MBA program may help meet educational requirements to sit for the CPA Exam. Please consult the state board of accountancy in your state for specific CPA Exam requirements.
Note: The MBA with an emphasis in Accounting is only available to students with an equivalent of significant undergraduate coursework in accounting in addition to the foundational proficiencies. For more information, contact the Graduate Admissions Office.
What you’ll gain from this program:
- Ability to analyze key elements of a complex business problem to identify the problem and come up with appropriate alternatives and a sound recommendation
- A thorough understanding of a company and its related industry from financial, marketing, supply chain, economic, information systems and strategic perspectives
- Expertise in analyzing the effect of economic, regulatory and tax policies on the business environment
- Teamwork skills, including leadership, group problem-solving and consensus-building
- Leadership skills to help you direct and effectively manage others and to help an organization excel
- Advanced managerial understanding of accounting control structures, budget and performance evaluation, and accounting information systems
- Knowledge of the principles of financial accounting for governmental and nonprofit organizations
- Federal income taxation of corporations and their shareholders, including incorporation, earnings, distributions and reorganizations
- Understanding of estate and gift taxation and Subchapter J
- Ability to analyze key elements of a complex business problem to identify the problem and come up with appropriate alternatives and a sound recommendation
- A thorough understanding of a company and its related industry from financial, marketing, supply chain, economic, information systems and strategic perspectives
- Expertise in analyzing the effect of economic, regulatory and tax policies on the business environment
- Teamwork skills, including leadership, group problem-solving and consensus-building
- Leadership skills to help you direct and effectively manage others and to help an organization excel
- Advanced managerial understanding of accounting control structures, budget and performance evaluation, and accounting information systems
- Knowledge of the principles of financial accounting for governmental and nonprofit organizations
- Federal income taxation of corporations and their shareholders, including incorporation, earnings, distributions and reorganizations
- Understanding of estate and gift taxation and Subchapter J
ACCREDITATION:
The College of Business at the University of West Florida is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
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Accreditation:
The College of Business at the University of West Florida is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
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Tuition
UWF offers affordable tuition
Tuition for UWF's online degrees makes them some of the most affordable programs in the state of Florida. The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting online.
A discount price is also available to active duty military, veterans, spouses and dependents of military. Please call our enrollment specialists at 877-588-2502 for more information.
TUITION BREAKDOWN:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course* | Per Program | Per Program with Military Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA — Accounting | $456.50 | $1,369.50 | $16,434 | $15,300 |
*Per course amount based on three-credit course.
*The UWF online MBA has a tuition rate of $456.50 per credit hour, with a total estimated cost of $16,434. The UWF on-campus MBA has a tuition rate of $377.60 per credit hour. Refer to the UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.
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Fees
A $30 application fee is required; applications will not be processed without it.
Applicants are admitted to the University only for the semester for which they apply. Students who do not enroll in the semester for which they have been admitted and want to be considered for a different semester must reapply and pay the application processing fee again. Applicants will be considered for admission under the policies in effect at that time. Admission is not automatic. If a student has attended another collegiate institution prior to updating the application, the student must provide an official transcript of all work attempted.
Refund Policy
Students receiving financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Office regarding the effect on financial aid eligibility prior to dropping or withdrawing. To understand the refund/repayment policy, you must understand the difference between a drop and a withdrawal.
- Dropped courses are courses removed from your schedule before the fee payment deadline
- Withdrawals occur after the fee payment deadline
Refunds are calculated by determining the point in the semester that the student either drops or withdraws. The calculation is also based on whether the student drops or withdraws from all courses or individual courses.
Refunds During the Drop/Add Period
100% of tuition is refunded for each credit hour dropped during the drop/add period. The refund is applied to any financial aid that was disbursed to the student if the drop results in a change to enrollment status. If the amount of the refund does not cover the amount owed to financial aid, the student will be billed for the difference.
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Calendar
Know the schedule for our MBA in accounting program
The MBA – Accounting program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
NOW ENROLLING:
| Term | Course Start Date | Application Deadline* | Registration Deadline** | Tuition Deadline*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/8/25 | 12/11/24 | 1/7/25 | 1/14/25 |
| Spring II | 3/3/25 | 2/3/25 | 3/2/25 | 3/9/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/14/25 | 5/11/25 | 5/18/25 |
| Summer II | 6/23/25 | 5/26/25 | 6/22/25 | 7/2/25 |
*Application and all documents must be submitted by this date.
**Registrations after the deadline will be charged a $100 fee.
***Tuition/fees not paid by the deadline will be charged a $100 fee. Students with an outstanding balance after the Add/Drop period will be purged from their course and will be assessed a $200 fee if reinstated.
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Why you should choose UWF:
“A best regional college – South” by the Princeton review (2003 – 2024)
No. 4 in the “Top 25 MBA Programs in Florida” by TopManagementDegrees.com (2021)
Ranked #10 among the “Top Public Schools” in the South by U.S. News & World Report (2025)
Admissions
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The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree. Find out the requirements for the Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting online, what additional materials you should send and where you need to send them.
Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Accounting Online Requirements
Any individual with a bachelor’s degree with relevant undergraduate coursework and foundational proficiencies is eligible to apply for admission to the Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting online program. Admission to the program is selective and based on a combination of factors, including academic and professional achievement.
Admissions Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Official transcripts
- No GMAT
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution whose accrediting agency is included on the list of UWF-approved accrediting agencies
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UWF will only accept credits from institutions whose accrediting agency is included on the list of UWF-approved accrediting agencies, outlined below:
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Middles States Commission of Higher Education (MSCHE)
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
- Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
- Significant equivalent undergraduate coursework in accounting is required along with foundational proficiencies
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Official transcripts (sent from a college or university directly to the Graduate School, bearing an official seal and signature) from all previously attended universities. Students who received their undergraduate degree from UWF do not need to provide UWF transcripts.
Transcripts should be sent to:
The University of West Florida Graduate School
Attention: Graduate Admissions
11000 University Parkway, Building 11
Pensacola, FL 32514-5750 - International students may have additional requirements.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher*
- Professional résumé demonstrating appropriate employment at increasing levels of responsibility
- Graduate-level motivation and writing abilities as noted in essay responses within application
- Business course academic preparation
*If you have lower than a 3.0 GPA, you may still apply for consideration. Admission is based on a holistic review of credentials to assess the potential success of each applicant. Professional experience is determined on a case-by-case basis using a résumé and any requested supporting documents. Our admission committee evaluates an individual’s accomplishments, roles and responsibilities to determine the total number of years of professional experience. Normally, professional experience begins at the point of graduation; however, the University of West Florida may consider prior work experience based on type of experience.
Foundation coursework and prerequisites
An undergraduate business degree is not required for admission to the online MBA program. Approximately one-third of students enter the program with no prior business coursework. However, foundation-level proficiency in the major functional areas of business is required to be successful in the program. These include accounting, economics, statistics, management and marketing.
UWF offers accelerated MBA foundation courses for applicants to meet the foundational proficiencies necessary to begin MBA core courses. This series of 1.5 credit hour intensive modules covers essential foundational knowledge in each of the prerequisite business subjects. For more information about this option, please call 877-588-2502.
Another option is GEB 5535 MBA Foundations—a 3 credit hour, 7-week all-inclusive prerequisite course that is graded on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.
Courses
See the topics you’ll study in our MBA in Accounting online program
For the Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting online, the curriculum consists of 36 semester credit hours. Students are able to select their own industry to ensure the knowledge and skills gained are applicable to current job responsibilities while preparing for new opportunities upon graduation.
All students will take ACG 6805 and ACG 6856, and either TAX 5105 or BUL 5831, based on course availability.
*Program duration may depend on course load and availability. Please consult with your advisor.
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