Michael Lewis, Ph.D.
Director

Welcome to the MBA programs at Assumption University’s Grenon School of Business, and thank you for taking the time to explore our website. You will find several different programs designed to meet your personal and professional goals, as well as to transform you into a leader driven to make a difference.

Our flagship part-time MBA program is geared toward working professionals, while our accelerated full-time MBA programs are meant for recent college graduates looking to launch their careers. We also offer an MBA programs specifically designed for accounting students and accounting professionals seeking their CPA. Our MBA in Healthcare Management will help those aspiring to be leaders in the 21st-century healthcare industry. We are continually innovating to bring you the very best educational programs to meet your goals.

Our programs are values-based with a real-world focus. Our classes are small, allowing you to receive personal attention and develop relationships with both faculty and fellow students. We are ready to do what it takes to make your experience both rewarding and enriching. Like you, we strive to be our very best.

Finally, I am blessed to be working with colleagues that care so much about our students and programs. I look forward to you meeting them, from our graduate admissions team to our student success representative and our incredible faculty. Our faculty not only hold high-level degrees but have industry expertise and real-world experience. You will enjoy being in their classrooms.

I look forward to you becoming part of the Assumption graduate community.

Anthony Chauvin

MBA CPA Track Programs (Accelerated and Part-time) 2017
Staff Accountant, O'Connor & Drew

Assumption's Accelerated MBA program set me up to succeed academically

The program provided thought-provoking classes that allowed me to simultaneously study for my CPA exam and work full time. I learned a lot about ethics, financial decision-making, leadership, professional-level communication and marketing skills to name a few.

Katie Montgomery

MBA CPA Track Programs (Accelerated and Part-time) 2019
Auditor, Deloitte

Assumption College’s CPA Track MBA program has helped prepared me to succeed as an auditor

The program is staffed with experienced professionals who are very knowledgeable in the subject matter that they teach. Through the design of the program and the dedication of the professors, I developed a better understanding of the many different functions of business.

Joseph Evangelista

MBA CPA Track Programs (Accelerated and Part-time) UG 2018, MBA 2019
Assurance Associate in Asset Management, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Assumption has tremendous opportunity to help kick start a student's professional career.

Assumption taught me to be a well-rounded individual and gave me the tools to be successful. Whether it is getting involved, connecting with alumni or faculty who will help guide you, I would advise you to take full advantage of every opportunity.

William Shaw

Accounting 2020
Financial Services Assurance Intern, Ernst & Young; Pursuing Master's Degree in Assumption's MBA CPA Track Program

I am proud to be part of an institution that cares so much about its students' success and growth.

My professors have helped me not only learn the class material, but they were also there to help me get a job and to prepare me for the real world after graduation.

Shining Their Light

Anthony Chauvin

MBA CPA Track Programs (Accelerated and Part-time) 2017
Staff Accountant, O'Connor & Drew

Assumption's Accelerated MBA program set me up to succeed academically

The program provided thought-provoking classes that allowed me to simultaneously study for my CPA exam and work full time. I learned a lot about ethics, financial decision-making, leadership, professional-level communication and marketing skills to name a few.

Katie Montgomery

MBA CPA Track Programs (Accelerated and Part-time) 2019
Auditor, Deloitte

Assumption College’s CPA Track MBA program has helped prepared me to succeed as an auditor

The program is staffed with experienced professionals who are very knowledgeable in the subject matter that they teach. Through the design of the program and the dedication of the professors, I developed a better understanding of the many different functions of business.

Joseph Evangelista

MBA CPA Track Programs (Accelerated and Part-time) UG 2018, MBA 2019
Assurance Associate in Asset Management, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Assumption has tremendous opportunity to help kick start a student's professional career.

Assumption taught me to be a well-rounded individual and gave me the tools to be successful. Whether it is getting involved, connecting with alumni or faculty who will help guide you, I would advise you to take full advantage of every opportunity.

William Shaw

Accounting 2020
Financial Services Assurance Intern, Ernst & Young; Pursuing Master's Degree in Assumption's MBA CPA Track Program

I am proud to be part of an institution that cares so much about its students' success and growth.

My professors have helped me not only learn the class material, but they were also there to help me get a job and to prepare me for the real world after graduation.

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MBA CPA Track Program Overview
A Stronger Foundation than an MSA Degree

In comparison to an accounting-focused MSA degree, the wide scope of expertise provided across all business functional areas by the CPA Track MBA Programs will help you build a stronger foundation for understanding all aspects of clients' businesses in order to make value-added recommendations.

Choose the Program that Works Best for You
We offer full-time and part-time programs.

Full-time program: an accelerated 14-month program for recent graduates of an undergraduate accounting program (36 credits)

For aspiring accountants, there’s truly nothing like the Accelerated MBA. This is New England’s first MBA program to include an accelerated 14-month course of study; real-world work experience; plus a leading CPA exam prep course (available to you until you pass the exam). It’s the smartest choice for earning your final 30 credit hours to become a CPA.

Part-time program: a flexible program designed to accommodate working professionals in the accounting field (36 credits)

The part-time program was developed for accounting professionals who are working full-time and need to complete their 150 hours of education for CPA licensure. The part-time program has the flexibility of being done completely online.

Program Advantages:
- Start any semester
  (fall, spring, or summer)
- Choose among blended and online class options
- Get credit for your work experience
- Course schedule accommodates accounting “Busy Season”
- Option to take a CPA Exam Review course

MBA CPA Track Program Contacts

Susan M. Cahill

Associate Director of Graduate Admissions

Schedule a Conversation

508-767-7365 sm.cahill@assumption.edu Admissions House - Room 205

Michael Lewis, Ph.D.

Department Chair, Management and Accounting, MBA Director, Assistant Professor of Management

508-767-7372 milewis@assumption.edu Tsotsis Family Academic Center - Room 346

Shelley Walsh

Student Service Representative

508-767-7426 shwalsh@assumption.edu Tsotsis Family Academic Center - Room 338

An Ideal Place to Learn

CPA Exam Prep until you pass the CPA exam

Accelerated 14-month Program

Online

Small class sizes

CPA MBA Tracks

- Ethical leadership skills that enable graduates to develop principled approaches to inspiring, influencing, and guiding others;
- An in-depth understanding of the concepts and theories, as well as technical and professional skills in the “core” areas of business;
- Critical thinking and communication skills that enable graduates to develop and articulate logical, coherent, and persuasive arguments; marshal supportive evidence; and distinguish fact from opinion;
- Integration skills that enable graduates to make decisions based on multiple, often conflicting, perspectives; and
- A global perspective that enables graduates to identify, analyze and practice how best to manage when faced with difference.

Accelerated Full-time MBA (CPA Track) Course of Study

36 Credits

First Summer

MBA 761	CPA Exam Review
MBA 750	Professional Practice & Mentoring
MBA 600 OR 602, OR 603	Titles below

Fall

MBA 600	Business Ethics
MBA 602	Marketing Decision Analysis
MBA 603	Financial Decision Analysis
Take the two above courses not taken during the first summer.
MBA 702	Ethics & Prof. Responsibilities For Accountants
MBA 762	Advanced Business Law

Spring:

MBA 763 OR

MBA 764 & MBA 729

Professional Experience in Accounting

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance AND Technical & Professional Communications

MBA 601

Human & Organizational Behavior

Second Summer

MBA 770	Ethical Leadership
MBA 800	Business Strategy

Part-time MBA (CPA Track)

36 Credits

MBA Core Requirements

MBA 600	Business Ethics
MBA 601	Human and Organizational Behavior
MBA 602	Marketing Decision Analysis
MBA 603	Financial Decision Analysis
MBA 800	Business Strategy

Experiential Requirement

MBA 763

Professional Experience in Accounting: Online seminar while working full-time during "busy season"

Elective Requirements (Choose 4)

MBA 700	Advanced Managerial Accounting
MBA 701	Internal and Operational Auditing
MBA 702	Ethics & Professional Responsibilities for Accountants
MBA 703	Financial Aspects of Mergers
MBA 704	Tax Concepts for Managers
MBA 705	Corporate Financial Reporting
MBA 729	Technical and Professional Communications
MBA 761	CPA Exam Review
MBA 762	Advanced Business Law
MBA 764	Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
MBA 765	Issues in Fraud Examination

Pathways to Success

The following are examples of firms where CPA Track MBA graduates have secured employment:

AAFCPAs

Deloitte

DiCicco, Gulman & Co. LLP

Ernst & Young

Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP

Marcum, LLP

O’Connor & Drew, P.C.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Graduate Admission Events and Ways to Connect With Us

We invite you to learn more about our graduate programs - either through a visit to campus, attending an information session or by scheduling a phone or virtual conversation with an admissions team member or one of our program directors.

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Admission Requirements

Prerequisites

In order to apply, you must have an undergraduate degree in Accounting.
This program is only available to domestic students.

Application Requirements

Graduate Application
Official College Transcripts, undergraduate and graduate
Three Letters of Recommendation – academic and/or professional
Current Resume
Personal Statement

Assumption undergraduate students:

You can apply to the MBA CPA Track program during the spring of your junior year and receive permission to take two MBA courses during your senior year, preferably one during the fall and one during the spring. (Note that students have the option to take both during the spring semester.)

Special Fast Track Consideration for Assumption students: If your GPA is a 3.2 or above, then you just need to complete the online application and request that a transcript be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies. Once the transcript is received and GPA confirmed, all of the other application requirements (resume, personal statement, and recommendations) will be waived.

Tuition & Financial Aid

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An Affordable Program

Assumption is proud to offer high-quality programs at a competitive cost. These 36-credit programs cost roughly $27,000 (based on 2020-21 tuition).

Why the CPA Track MBA Programs at Assumption?

Learn from a highly credentialed faculty with real-world industry experience and networks
Develop ethical leadership skills
Build invaluable critical thinking and communication skills
Benefit from access to CPA exam preparation resources, until you pass
Choose from flexible on-campus and online learning options
Loyal alumni network

The Career Development & Internship Center (CDIC)

The Career Development & Internship Center (CDIC) is here to help Accelerated MBA students build the skills and experience they will need for a successful and meaningful career.

The Career Development & Internship Center can help Assumption’s Accelerated MBA students to:

Develop and refine their resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles
Find and pursue internship and employment opportunities
Prepare for job interviews
Provide valuable career resources to assist in the internship and career search
Network with alumni and local business professionals through career events

Accelerated MBA students can email the CDIC or call 508-767-7227 to set up an appointment.

Accelerated BA/MBA Dual Degree Program

Apply as a high school senior into the dual degree program with one application and benefit from being considered for a $2,500 Assumption Business Leader Scholarship (per year for 5 years), special programming, and the ability to take up to two MBA courses during your senior year. We offer three MBA tracks. Learn more about all of the University's dual degree offerings.

We offer two additional tracks to choose from: Management and CPA (for accounting majors only). Learn more about all of the University's dual degree offerings.

Accelerated BA/MBA Dual Degree Program

Graduate Research Symposium

Assumption University Graduate School Annual Symposium showcases research, innovative projects, successful case study, and creative work of graduate students and recent alums from every graduate program. We offer all graduate students in every program an opportunity to present their excellent work on diverse topics.

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Veterans at Assumption

Assumption University recognizes that servicemen and women have demonstrated great courage and made tremendous sacrifices in service to our nation and its people. The University has introduced a number of programs and services to assist veterans during the application process and while veterans are attending Assumption. We also have a lounge designated only for our veteran students. Assumption University is committed to maintaining recognition as a Military Friendly institution. We strive to eliminate barriers to success for our Service Members, Veterans, and their qualified dependents.

Welcoming Veterans

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