PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM IN ACCOUNTING (PPA)

The Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) is designed for highly motivated students that are interested in careers in professional accounting. Students are admitted to PPA in the fall semester of their junior year. Provided that all degree requirements are satisfied, students will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Information Management (BS-AIM) at the end of their senior year and a Master of Science in Accounting and Information Management (MS-AIM) at the end of their fifth year.

PPA provides the following benefits to students:

• Smaller "honors" type core classes that only PPA students may register for that are taught by highly regarded faculty
• Better networking opportunities with students, faculty and professionals
• Exclusive access to many internship and full-time employment opportunities
• Help with CPA eligibility and passage
• Enhancement of technical accounting and "soft" skills, such as interpersonal interaction, teamwork, communication, presentation and networking
• Mentor program and workshops focusing on interviewing skills, resume writing and professional etiquette