{"id":51585,"date":"2015-04-20T17:27:30","date_gmt":"2015-04-20T17:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/mal\/?page_id=51585"},"modified":"2024-08-09T18:13:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T18:13:13","slug":"accounting-ba-plus-master-of-arts-in-leadership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/mal\/degree-pathways-dual-degree-options\/accounting-ba-plus-master-of-arts-in-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"BA in Accounting and MA in Leadership Joint Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

A BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership can be earned in this five-year program designed for students who wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master\u2019s degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership and will have fulfilled the 150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. The MA in Leadership program offers a large number of courses on a Saturday and weeknight schedule. Refer to the MA in Leadership program schedule for the list of courses each year and to the accounting program coordinator for a detailed academic plan. Students should meet with both the MA in Leadership director and an accounting advisor to create an effective plan for successful completion of the five-year program.<\/span><\/p>\n

General Requirements for the Accounting\/ MA in Leadership Program<\/h2>\n

Accounting students planning to pursue the five-year degree must apply for admission to the MA in Leadership program at the end of their junior year. The application process includes submission of:<\/span><\/p>\n