Students are prepared for careers as certified public accountants and managerial accountants for both the private and public sectors of the economy. The corporate accountant's role to gather, analyze and present information is increasingly being dated by automated accounting information systems. Advanced systems gather data when the transaction occurs and deliver financial knowledge and expertise directly to the line manager's desktop. Increasingly, the accountant's role is to work with information systems professionals to build systems that put information directly into the hands of managers. This concentration prepares students for successful careers that span the two disciplines of accounting and information systems design.
Students complete core course work in each discipline.
Career Opportunities Students completing this degree have the flexibility to pursue entry-level jobs either in accounting or management information systems, and possess the foundation to pursue careers that integrate both disciplines. At present more than two-thirds of our accounting and finance graduates work for corporations, primarily in the financial management function. This program is designed to improve the competitive advantage of SJSU graduates in the financial management marketplace through building competencies in both accounting and finance. The design was influenced by joint research sponsored by the Financial Executive Institute and the Institute of Management Accountants and a joint task force representing several Silicon Valley companies. Career Opportunities Students completing this degree should be able to compete effectively for corporate entry-level positions in financial reporting, consolidations, cost systems and controls, systems design, treasury and financial analysis.