- Type
- Graduate
- Location
- Online
- School
- Hans Hut School of Business
Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration in Accounting (MBAAc) combines advanced business leadership preparation with specialized accounting expertise. This program equips professionals with the analytical, financial, and strategic skills needed to lead organizations while applying ethical principles grounded in a Christian worldview.
Why Study Accounting at TMU?
At TMU, graduate accounting education extends beyond technical proficiency. The MBAAc prepares professionals to become trusted financial leaders who combine accounting expertise with strategic business insight and ethical decision making.
Students benefit from:
- Integration of faith and professional leadership
- Faculty with both academic credentials and industry experience
- Emphasis on ethical decision making and responsible stewardship
- Advanced preparation in accounting, finance, and business strategy
- Practical application of accounting principles to organizational challenges
- Flexible online format designed for working professionals
- Small class sizes that encourage meaningful interaction and mentorship
Whether serving in public accounting, corporate finance, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or entrepreneurial ventures, graduates are prepared to lead with competence, integrity, and purpose.

Program Format
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Delivery Mode: 100% Online, asynchronus
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Program Duration: Three, Four or Five Semesters
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Credit Hours: 42 credit hours
- Start Dates: Multiple terms per year (e.g., Fall, Spring, Summer).

Career Outcomes
- Accounting Manager
- Financial Manager
- Controller
- Senior Accountant
- Auditor
- Tax Specialist
- Business Consultant
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Entrepreneur
- Executive Leadership Roles
Program Features
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At TMU, we empower future leaders through rigorous coursework and faith-based principles. Students develop advanced business competencies while building specialized accounting expertise through:
- Core MBA curriculum focused on leadership, marketing, finance, research, and ethics
- Advanced accounting coursework designed to strengthen technical proficiency
- Integration of biblical principles into business and financial decision making
- Practical application of accounting concepts to real-world organizational challenges
- Preparation for leadership roles across public, private, nonprofit, and ministry sectors
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Online delivery that supports professional and personal commitments
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The Accounting courses develop advanced expertise in financial analysis, reporting, compliance, and organizational decision making. Students build a strong foundation in accounting theory and practice while gaining the business leadership skills necessary for career advancement.
Areas of study include:
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Managerial Accounting
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Business Law
- Financial Decision Making
- Ethical Leadership
- Organizational Management
- Business Research and Analytics
The program also provides excellent preparation for professionals pursuing advanced accounting responsibilities and certifications such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), subject to applicable state requirements.
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Core Business Courses
- Managerial Finance
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Digital Marketing & Customer Analytics
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Strategic Human Capital & Workforce Analytics
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Business Research Methods
- Ethical Decision Making
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Strategic Leadership in Complex Organizations
- Word and Witness in the Workplace
Accounting Courses
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Decision Making Tools for Management
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Business Law for Accountants
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Three additional 500- or 600-level Accounting courses
Total Program Hours: 42
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The MBA in Accounting at TMU prepares professionals to combine technical accounting expertise with strategic leadership and a biblical worldview. Graduates leave equipped to serve organizations with excellence, stewardship, and ethical leadership in an increasingly complex financial environment.
Accreditation
Truett McConnell University Hans Hut School of Business Awarded Accreditation of its Business Programs. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) (acbsp.org) has awarded Truett McConnell University with accreditation status as follows for its business programs.
Master of Business Administration (A2 – Conditionally Accredited)
The Master of Business Administration with Accounting (MBAAc) program is currently in candidacy for accreditation and is not yet accredited by ACBSP. ACBSP accreditation applies only to the business programs that have completed the accreditation process and are formally identified as accredited.
Admissions Requirements
Minimum graduate admissions criteria must be met along with the following requirements.
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Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. However, students with a 2.5 to 2.74 grade point average may be allowed entrance to the program on a probationary basis. Those who are admitted on a probationary basis must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their first semester of attendance. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to graduate.
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Provide two Personal Recommendation Forms (forms are available through the admissions office). The references are required from persons other than relatives who have known the applicant personally for at least two years. The references should communicate the applicants’ qualifications and professional attributes.
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For incoming non-business majors, the following prerequisites are required:
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BU310
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BU340 (or comparable course)
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- Any additional information as requested by the Admission’s Committee.
Program Faculty
TMU's School of Business is filled with many talented, passionate, and experienced professors who are passionate about their students and helping them fulfill their calling.

Dr. Kimberly A. Maiocco
Dean, College of Professional Studies; Chair, School of Business; Professor, Business

Nichole Carswell
Assistant Professor, Business

Dr. Stacy W. Hall
Professor of Business

Dr. Kimberly Quarles
Associate Professor, Business

Dr. Jordan Turner
Assistant Professor, Business

Dr. Brian Wiersma
Lecturer, Business


