Online MBA – Finance and CPA Review Concentration

Why Choose the Finance with CPA Review Track of Bushnell’s MBA Program?

Our Online MBA in Finance with CPA Review provides you with a skill set essential for establishing a successful career, particularly for those dedicated to making data-driven recommendations. This degree leads to a career path in which you’re greatly valued and highly paid. A Finance MBA curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including financial analysis, investment management, financial accounting, money and banking, risk management, and business acumen. This coursework involves advanced financial modeling, data analysis, and strategic planning. Upon graduation, students are equipped to pursue various career paths in the financial sector, including investment management, banking, corporate finance, financial consulting, and accounting. For those who take the CPA exam, additional opportunities open up in both public and private accounting, auditing, and other professions a CPA can pursue.

Here’s what sets our program apart:

• CPA Exam ready: Provides a pathway for Accounting majors and those working as staff accountants to successfully pass the rigorous CPA exam by offering study courses in the various test subjects. This degree also provides a pathway to the 150 credits needed for CPA exam approval.
• Flexibility for working professionals: Our 100% online format with no mandatory log-in times enables you to balance work and studies seamlessly, whether working part-time or full-time.
• Industry standard: For maximum professional benefit, an undergraduate degree in accounting coupled with an MBA in finance with a CPA pathway is what is considered optimal financial sector preparation for lucrative positions.
• Multiple employment opportunities: Numerous career possibilities abound with this financial combination including: public accounting, auditing, forensic accounting, managerial accounting, budget analyst, financial analyst, financial examiner, financial manager, personal financial planner, and chief financial officer (CFO).
• Ethical framework: Driven by our mission of Wisdom, Faith, and Service, Bushnell University’s MBA in Finance is not your typical financial degree. With a focus on ethics and equity, an MBA in Finance with CPA Review will not only set you apart from the crowded professional field, but will also help set you up personally for a fulfilling career where you can help others and achieve lifelong success.

Curriculum 

Our Finance with CPA Review track is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in the financial sector and to prepare for the CPA exam. This program prepares students to:

• Gain expertise in financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and business environments, preparing you for diverse roles in finance.
• Learn and apply practical skills in financial strategy, budgeting, auditing, and tax planning.
• Advance your understanding of ethical leadership, grounded in Christian values, and its role in addressing complex financial issues and decision-making.
• Develop literacy regarding recent trends in finance and accounting through leading business information sources, current publications, and a variety of multimedia resources.
• Demonstrate your understanding of the finance profession through a Capstone project, internships, or other practical experiences, enhancing your resume and preparing you for CPA certification.

Program Admissions (GMAT Not Required)

To complete your application for the online MBA in Management and Leadership program, please include the following:

• Free application for admission.
• Official transcript reflecting a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university (with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average) and transcripts for any subsequent academic work.
• A 500-word Statement of Purpose showcasing written communication skills and addressing how the program aligns with your personal and professional goals.
• Up-to-date resume.

 Additional Admissions Considerations

Bushnell University takes a holistic approach to admissions, considering academic progress, work experience and personal achievements. 

Applicants not meeting grade-point average requirements may apply for conditional admission, providing a one-page description of their academic history and plans for success at the graduate level.

Questions about the admissions process? Contact our Admissions Counselor.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Financing your education is a crucial aspect of your process as you prepare to take the next steps in your educational journey. Bushnell remains committed to making your graduate education affordable and as transparent as possible so you can easily access the aid you need. 

To get started, explore federal financial aid, scholarships, grants and more. 

We invite military veterans to learn about Bushnell’s veteran benefits and services, including the tuition assistance program.

Finance Careers with an MBA Degree

Graduates with a Finance with CPA Review degree can pursue diverse roles across industries, including accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, corporate finance, and beyond.

Aptly prepared with solid financial acumen and CPA certification readiness, graduates of this program will be well-equipped to thrive in positions such as:

• Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)
• Financial Analysts
• Auditors
• Tax Advisors
• Corporate Financial Consultants
• Financial Managers
• Internal Auditors
• Budget Analysts

Propel Your Ambitions with Bushnell’s Online MBA Program – Finance with CPA Review

In our Online MBA program with a concentration in Finance with CPA Review, you gain a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, enhancing your practical skills and preparing you for CPA certification. Whether you aspire to become a Certified Public Accountant, excel in corporate finance, or thrive in various financial roles, our program equips you with the tools for success.

Take the next step — apply today!

Have Questions?

Reach out with any questions — our admissions team and faculty members are happy to help you at any step of your grad school journey.

Christina Meyers
Admission Counselor

541-684-7280
cmeyers@bushnell.edu

Latrissa Lee Neiworth, Ed.D.
Dean, School of Business, Leadership and Technology

541-684-7251
lneiworth@bushnell.edu