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Accounting Analytics MBA Degree Concentration

The worlds of corporations and consulting are wide-open spaces when you have the STEM-designated MBA degree with a concentration in accounting analytics. Our industry-informed program positions you at the intersection of accounting principles and the analytics skills that will allow you to be the data-driven leader organizations look for.

Whether you’re continuing your undergraduate studies or launching your career toward greater heights, you can be the multi-dimensional business and accounting professional identifying problems and finding solutions.

Each course in the concentration will help you build key skills to succeed including:

  • Business acumen
  • Planning and reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Evidence-based decision making
  • Technology systems and controls

The MBA concentration in accounting analytics is offered in person or online. Drexel LeBow also offers a Master of Science in Accounting program.

The MBA concentration in accounting analytics is a STEM-designated degree program. Students with an F-1 visa can apply for a 24-month OPT extension (beyond the standard 12 months) if they meet noted criteria.

Please note: STEM designation applies to students entering the programs fall 2023 or later.

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LeBow Alum Walker Allen

I’m a generalist, and so while I’m not doing balanced scorecards every day, practicing that in class taught me to think about financial reporting as a management function.

Executive Director, CCS Business Operations

Comcast

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Joe Dipre Headshot

I knew that this experience, and the network that came with it, would lead me to a more prosperous career.

Financial Operating Analyst

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Christopher Stroup

The Lawrie program provided the challenge I’d been seeking and helped me push into a new area.

Financial Advisor

Abacus Wealth Partners

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Aicha Ly Headshot

The diversity of the MBA cohort gave me hope for the next generation of leaders.

Senior Market Research Analyst

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Alexander Nwobi Opaluwa Headshot

Somehow, every class gives you a ‘wow’ moment, where you understand something you’ve thought about before but didn’t know how to explain.

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MBA in Accounting Analytics Career Options

Graduating from an interdisciplinary program such as the MBA accounting analytics concentration can lead a path to virtually any industry. Skills such as data analytics, business acumen and accountancy – all core parts of our program – are highly-sought after. An MBA with a concentration in accounting analytics can prepare you for a number of industries including:

  • Education
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Manufacturing
  • Nonprofit
  • Entertainment
  • Real estate

A sample of job titles students could attain after graduating from the MBA program with an accounting analytics concentration include:

  • Business Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Consultant
  • FP&A Analyst

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How Long Does it Take to Get an MBA?

Part-Time MBA Program

Complete in 24 to 36 months

Full-Time MBA Program

Complete in 12, 15 or 18 months

MBA Accounting Analytics Concentration Curriculum

Required Courses

Course Title Credits
ACCT 655 Data Analytics & Technology in Accounting 3
ACCT 665 Financial Statement Analysis 3

Elective Courses

Choose one course (three credits) from the concentration-specific courses below for an economics specialization.

Course Title Credits
ACCT 635 Strategy & the Master Budgeting Process 3
BSAN 605 Data Visualization for Managers 3
TAX 660 Tax and Business Strategy 3

View the full MBA degree requirements in the Drexel Catalog

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To learn more about Drexel LeBow’s MBA program, prospective students are encouraged to attend an information session or request additional information.

Graduate Office

215.895.2115