Johnson & Wales University-Providence · College of Hospitality & Business
MBA — Accounting Concentration
Overview
A 42-credit Master of Business Administration with an Accounting concentration in the Providence campus catalog, with two foundation courses, seven core courses, four accounting courses and a capstone.
- Official program name
- MBA - Accounting Concentration
- Awarded degree
- Master of Business Administration · major: Business AdministrationSource: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Subject focus
- Concentration inside a broader degree — AccountingA formal accounting major, concentration, track or specialization inside a broader degree such as a BBA, BSBA or MBA. The awarded degree is the broader one.Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Location
- Providence, RISource: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Subjects
- Accounting — formal concentration / track (“Accounting concentration”)
- Tracks / concentrations
- AccountingSource: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Required credits
- 42 total credits including two 3-credit foundation coursesSource: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Why this program is listed
Formal MBA concentration in Accounting with own required courses, listed in the Providence campus catalog; the page refers to graduate on-campus degree programs.
The catalog lists a named Accounting concentration with its own required accounting courses (accounting theory, advanced auditing, individual taxation, corporate taxation).
Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in accounting, accountancy and taxation at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal accounting majors or concentrations, never certificates or degrees with a single accounting course. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Foundation and prerequisite courses
- Two foundation courses (BUSN5000 Business Fundamentals and BUSN5010 Quantitative Methods in Business, 3 credits each) are included in the 42-credit total.Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Other
- Catalog note: for Providence campus students, MBA concentration courses may only be available online; students are told to consult their academic advisor.Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
CPA-related statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A school describing a program as supporting CPA preparation does not establish eligibility for every applicant in every state, and this directory does not label any program “CPA eligible”. Check your own state board's current rules before you enrol. Accounting degrees and CPA requirements
Other professional recognition
Other professional recognition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
This directory does not publish pass rates, placement rates or salaries for any program. Occupational statistics for accountants are in the guides, labelled as statistics for the occupation, not outcomes of a school.
Admissions
- Requirement
- RequiredAll MBA programs require foundation courses; waived with a business bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 2.85 — 2.85 cumulative GPA for MBA admission; conditional acceptance may be extended at 2.41-2.84 with professional success.Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredStatement of purpose.Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendation.Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Graduate MBA/M.S. programs, per creditFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $842 | per credit · 2026-27Calculated tuition$35,364 = 42 credits × $842 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: catalog.jwu.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school accreditation
No business-school accreditation (AACSB, ACBSP, IACBE) is on record for this school. Accreditation is optional and its absence is not a sign of poor quality.
Supplemental accounting accreditation
No separate accounting accreditation is on record. AACSB business accreditation does not mean the accounting program holds AACSB accounting accreditation.
Sources and verification
- catalog.jwu.edu/financingyourdegree/tuitionfees/providence/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 30, 2026
- catalog.jwu.edu/programsofstudy/hospitalityandbusiness/mba-accounting-concentration-mba/providence/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 30, 2026
- DAPIP — NECHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
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