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MBA for CPAs

As part of its strategy to be responsive to the special needs of organizations, Metropolitan State University and the Minnesota Society of CPAs have developed a unique Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree. This program reflects the University commitment to quality, flexibility, history of working with adults and providing good value. This strategic alliance has resulted in a MBA degree program that focuses on the skills that CPAs, both in industry and public accounting will need to excel in a rapidly changing management environment.

The courses have been adapted to reflect the unique challenges of the accounting profession and are taught by an outstanding resident and community faculty. These instructors are not only grounded in the discipline, but are practicing experts in their fields and bring this unique blend of theory and practice to class.

The program is delivered in an alternate weekend format and can be completed in twenty months.

Please Visit the MNCPA WEB Site at: www.mncpa.org

Application Procedures

Applicants for admission to the M.B.A. program must meet the following requirements:

  • Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and meet the admission standards. The necessary prerequisite courses will have been completed for those who earned an undergraduate degree in business or accounting. Prerequisite courses are: microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics and financial accounting;

  • Passed the Uniform Accountancy Exam;

  • Have 3 years of full-time professional work experience;

  • Complete required admission application, which includes $20 application fee, goals essay, documentation of official transcripts, letter of recommendation from the MNCPA, and work resume.

  • Copy of CPA certficate

The following materials must be forwarded to the College of Management - Graduate Programs Office.

  • MNCPA/Metropolitan State University MBA Program Application, including a $20 nonrefundable application fee payable to Metropolitan State University;

  • Copy of your CPA certificate;

  • Official transcripts showing a baccalaureate degree or equivalent with gradepoint average or narrative description describing courses completed from all schools attended after high school; copies of transcripts are not acceptable;

  • Essay describing "Why a Master's Degree Will Help Me Achieve My Professional Goals", including specific reference to the MBA program, significant achievements, career, community and personal activities, and include what you can contribute to the program;

  • Current resume of work experience;

  • Letter of recommendation from the MNCPA.

The College of Management Graduate Admissions Committee reviews applications only after all the application materials are received.

Please send the materials to the following address:

ATTN: Shana VonRuden
Graduate Programs Office
College of Management
Metropolitan State University
1501 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1897

Office:
Management Education Center
13th Street and Harmon Place
Minneapolis


Email: shana.vonruden@metrostate.edu
612-659-7290

Contact Information

  • For information regarding Metropolitan State University's policies, application procedures, admission requirements, or with general questions about the M.B.A. program, contact Shana VonRuden at 612-659-7290 or shana.vonruden@metrostate.edu

  • For financial aid information contact the financial aid office at 651-793-1414

  • For information regarding the partnership between MNCPA and Metropolitan State University, or for any special need information, contact the Minnesota Society of CPAs at (952) 885-5515.