MBA in Accounting prepares students to meet the evolving needs of today's businesses of all sizes, and they will emerge from the programme able to address challenges in fast-paced, modern work environments using an integrated, financially-focused approach.
As the business world becomes increasingly complex, today's business professionals must have a diverse skillset. These new business professionals must be agile and approach challenges with a systems-thinking mindset and, increasingly, must have a focused area of specialization.
A graduate master's degree is a great way to highlight these in-demand skills and showcase subject matter expertise, as well as gain knowledge that can be applied to your workplace from day one.
| Year 1 1st Semester | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
| KMBA 501 | Management and Organizational Behaviour | 3 | |
| KMBA 503 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 | |
| KMBA 505 | Managerial Economics and Business Strategy | 3 | |
| KMBA 507 | Strategic Communications and Negotiations | 3 | |
| KMBA 509 | Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 | ||
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| Year 1 2nd Semester | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
| KMBA 502 | Marketing Management | 3 | |
| KMBA 504 | Human Resource Management | 3 | |
| KMBA 506 | Financial Management | 3 | |
| KMBA 508 | Accounting for Business Decision-Making | 3 | |
| KMBA 512 | Management Information Systems | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 | ||
Semester 3
| KMBA 601 | Technology and Operations Management | 3 |
| KMBA 603 | Research Methods for Business | 3 |
| KMBA 605 | Business Analysis and Strategic Management | 3 |
| Specialisation Course | 3 | |
| Specialisation Course | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 | |
Semester 4
| Specialisation Course | 3 | |
| Specialisation Course | 3 | |
| Specialisation Course | 3 | |
| KMBA 602 | Capstone Project | 6 |
| Select one Elective | ||
| Specialisation Elective | 3 | |
| Specialisation Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 18 | |
Degree Requirements
Total - 63 Credits
Semester 3
| Year 2 1st Semester | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
| KMBA 601 | Management Accounting | 3 | |
| KMBA 603 | Audit and Assurance Services | 3 |
Semester 4
| Year 2 2nd Semester | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
| KMBA 602 | Financial Risk Management | 3 | |
| KMBA 604 | Corporate Reporting | 3 | |
| KMBA 606 | Tax Planning and Fiscal Policy | 3 | |
| Capstone Project | KMBA 602 | Capstone Project | 6 |
| Select one Elective | |||
| KMBA 608 | Advanced Taxation | 3 | |
| KMBA 612 | Public Sector Accounting | 3 |
SPECIALISATION PROGRAMMES
Aims and Objectives:
The objective of this programme is to provide an understanding of financial accounting fundamentals for prospective consumers of corporate financial information, such as managers, stockholders, financial analysts, and creditors. The programme focuses on understanding how economic events like corporate investments, financing transactions and operating activities are recorded in the three main financial statements (i.e., the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows). Along the way, students will develop the technical skills needed to analyze corporate financial statements and disclosures for use in financial analysis, and to interpret how accounting standards and managerial incentives affect the financial reporting process.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, students will have knowledge and understanding of:
The requirement is a good first degree (at least a Second Class Lower) from a recognized university with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience. There is one admission in August every year. An entrance examination or interview may be conducted.
Professors at Knutsford will push you to do more, think more and learn more. It's what they do — and it's why their students love them.
The MBA in Accounting is open to recent college graduates who may have an undergraduate degree in business. The programme will give students a solid foundation with the core skills and knowledge needed to launch a career in Accounting Management.
The Career and Professional Development department of Knutsford University College is committed to the growth and achievement of our graduates. It provides hands-on guidance, career-building tools, and access to an extensive network of students, alumni, and employers.
The Financial Aid Office at Knutsford Business School is committed to assisting students to explore and understand all the financial aid options that are available to help you manage your financial planning and ensure that you are able to achieve your educational goals.
Graduates of the Accounting management master's programme will demonstrate by identifying problems and formulate solutions using a systems approach to thinking, recognizing that change can and will affect other areas of your organization.
Our graduate programmes are tailored to ensure that students develop to become professionals who can manage ethically, responsibly and holistically in a range of organisations in an increasingly global and rapidly changing environment. We pride ourselves in the knowledge that our graduates, upon completion, are successful in almost all spheres of business, industrial, community and professional life, contributing effectively to local, national and international development.
The School believes that its first responsibility is to the students (student-centred education), staff, alumni and all other stakeholders. The SGSR strives to be vibrant and progressive in the drive of the University towards excellence in the global context.
The SGSR commences with the following programmes:
The Knutsford School of Graduate Studies and Research is determined to adequately meet the expectations of all students for graduate studies. The School looks forward to welcoming all prospective students.
Propel your career forward with a graduate master's degree in business administration. You'll learn and practice advanced management concepts, with a specific focus on leadership and the global economy.
Master's degrees from accredited MBA programmes are in high demand in the business world, and employment in masters-level occupations is projected to grow by almost 17 percent from 2016 to 2026. A master's degree also pays off: the median salary for professionals with a master's degree is $72,800+.*
*Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2019; job titles: Monster, 2019
Global organizations, corporations, nonprofits, and small businesses rely on educated business professionals to deploy advanced business practices and systems thinking to achieve organizational success. With a valuable combination of business acumen, subject matter expertise, and the critical soft-skills of communication and collaboration needed in leadership roles, graduates of Knutsford's master of business administration programme will be prepared to pursue career paths in the fields of their choice.
Knutsford's MBA programme is designed to provide a framework for today's business professionals to think more critically, work more collaboratively, and approach complex workplace challenges more holistically.
You'll emerge from the programme with a systems-thinking mindset, the ability to approach modern business challenges with confidence, and will be prepared to lead in a variety of roles in a dynamic organization.
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