Make An Immediate Impact On Your Career.
Opportunity Roars at the Mitchell College of Business! The Mitchell College offers three flexible masters programs for individuals looking to broaden their expertise and maximize their potential. Our diverse timelines and format options allow you to maximize your career opportunities while maintaining your daily schedule. Whether navigating evolving financial markets, innovating within your field, or leading a diverse team program empowers you to drive change for good—learning deeply, leading confidently and inspiring a brighter future.
| Feature | Master of Accounting | Master of Business Administration | Executive MBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Gain advanced accounting expertise while gaining the knowledge necessary for the CPA exam. | Learn business and management fundamentals with an emphasis on ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility. | Master advanced business fundamentals while gaining knowledge on evidence-based decision-making and strategic leadership. |
| Target Student | Individuals seeking to advance their career through increased accounting knowledge as well as those looking to meet the 150-hour CPA license requirement. | Professionals who seek to boost their career by gaining knowledge of management best practices and business skills that are flexible across any industry. | Accomplished professionals who are ready to advance into senior leadership roles. |
| Required Experience | Undergraduate degrees in accounting are preferred but not required. However some prerequisites might be necessary before advancing through the program. | No experience necessary. Non-business majors might need to complete pre-requisite education. | 5 years of substantial professional experience is preferred. |
| Format | 100% online | 100% online | In-person, Fairhope, AL, cohort weekends across 20 months. Flexible online coursework. |
| Differentiator | Ideal for individuals looking to move into the field of accounting or expand their knowledge as well as individuals looking to prepare for the CPA exam preparation and secure the necessary credit hours. | Offers maximum flexibility with a focus on leadership. Students can tailor their education through one of three concentrations: Healthcare Leadership; Marketing; Economics & Finance. | Cohort based structure for established leaders. Emphasized on discussion based learning and high-level networking. |
Mitchell College is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the highest accreditation standard for business schools worldwide. In addition, Mitchell College holds a separate AACSB accreditation for the accounting program; fewer than 200 schools worldwide share this accreditation.