Historically, P.P.A. students have enjoyed a high degree of success on the Certified Public Accounting examination, and have received advanced or accelerated career opportunities in accounting. Students must apply for admission to the P.P.A. program by June 1, usually after the sophomore year. Admission is for the fall only. Accounting Accounting students develop a broad overall education, solid grounding in the common body of business knowledge, and a rigorous understanding of accounting. This major is also a versatile base for mobility into other business areas, entrepreneurship, and the pursuit of an advanced degree.
Students also study the management of technological, engineering, and scientific enterprises.
In addition to specific required business and engineering courses, the program contains five block engineering options and 4 business block options designed to help students develop greater competence in particular aspects of engineering and business. The combination of business and engineering prepares graduates for management and sales positions in high-tech and engineering companies, manufacturing, and consulting. Finance Knowledge of financial systems and the tools of financial management is essential to success in the business world. In the market economy, a variety of financial institutions are instrumental in the orderly processes of production, distribution, and consumption. The Finance program offers students an opportunity to study finance functions in business firms, financial systems, and financial markets as well as the roles of commercial banks, investment and security firms, and other financial institutions.