Managerial Accounting Concentration, MBA

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Master of Business Administration • BA MCCT MBA

The Managerial Accounting concentration within the MBA provides students with the knowledge needed for the managerial and cost functions within an accounting department. Emphasis is placed on developing knowledge and skills in the five key competency areas of: 1) financial reporting, decisions, 2) planning, budgeting and forecasting, 3) performance management, 4) cost management, and 5) internal controls. Completion of this concentration also prepares students for Part One of the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam.

Learning Outcomes

Apply managerial accounting knowledge specific to the CMA Exam.

Foundational Knowledge

Davenport University’s College of Business graduate programs assume incoming students possess foundational business knowledge acquired through either prior academic coursework or professional experience. For students lacking or seeking to refresh their skills in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Quantitative Research/Statistics, the university encourages the completion of the optional, self-paced Academic Leveling Modules.

The Graduate Admissions Director will advise admitted students on potentially beneficial modules during the admissions process. While these modules are recommended to address potential knowledge gaps, their completion is not mandatory for program progression. The modules serve as a resource to enhance preparedness for the rigor of the graduate curriculum.

Core Courses - 24 Credits

ACCT 640 - Managerial Accounting 3 Credits
DATA 610 - Essentials of Business Analytics 3 Credits
ECON 625 - Managerial Economics 3 Credits
FINC 620 - Corporate Finance 3 Credits
LEGL 710 - Ethical and Legal Framework for 21st Century Business 3 Credits
MGMT 653 - Leading Organizations 3 Credits
MGMT 757 - Operations and Supply Chain Management 3 Credits
MKTG 610 - Marketing Strategies 3 Credits

Concentration Courses - 12 Credits

ACCT 625 - Accounting Information Systems 3 Credits
ACCT 670 - Strategic Cost Management 3 Credits
ACCT 761 - CMA Prep Financial Planning and Performance 3 Credits *
ACCT 762 - CMA Prep Financial Decision Making 3 Credits *

Capstone - 3 Credits

CAPS 794 - Business Integration Capstone 3 Credits

Total Credits: 39

*ACCT 761 and ACCT 762 are only offered in a 15-week online format.