Our broad curriculum—including courses in management, communications, ethics, and data analytics—allows students to gain knowledge in all aspects of the accounting field. Accounting students learn effective strategies for assembling, analyzing, and reporting financial data for a wide range of entities. Internships offer the opportunity for students to put their knowledge into action.
Students graduate ready to start their careers in for-profit or nonprofit organizations; continue their education in graduate school; or obtain professional accounting certifications such as the certified public accountant and the certified management accountant.
Careers
Students who graduate from our accounting major can feel confident that they’ll have options when they graduate. While many of our graduates immediately begin a career in the accounting field, others may choose to continue their education and pursue a Master of Business Administration. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, accounting and auditing jobs are projected to grow 11 percent between now and 2024, faster than average for most occupations.
Below are a few career paths accounting majors can pursue.
- Public accountant
- Management accountant
- Government accountant
- Internal auditor
- External auditor
- Information technology auditor
