Career Support

The Master of Accounting program at the Penn State Smeal College of Business is designed to meet the evolving needs of the accounting profession, providing students with the skills and expertise required to navigate complex financial landscapes. Our program combines rigorous academics with practical application to prepare you for coveted positions with leading employers. As part of our commitment to your career success, our dedicated Career Services team offers personalized guidance and resources to help you develop your Personal Career Strategy. From career inventories and virtual coaching to resume evaluation and interview practice, we provide the tools you need to enhance your job prospects. We also foster strong connections with a wide range of companies through our Employer Relations team, facilitating on-campus interviews, networking opportunities, and more. As a Smeal student, you'll have access to our recruitment management system, on-campus recruiting events, and a diverse range of career fairs. Our program's corporate connections, including strong ties with the Big Four accounting firms, further enhance your career prospects. Embrace the opportunities offered by the Master of Accounting program at Penn State Smeal and pave the way for a successful career in the accounting field.

The Master of Accounting from the Penn State Smeal College of Business is tailored to meet the evolving needs of the accounting profession, and equips students with the skills and expertise required to navigate complex financial landscapes. By combining rigorous academics with practical application, our program will prepare you to secure coveted positions with leading employers.

Preparation and Development

At Smeal, we understand the importance of positioning yourself for success. Our dedicated Career Services team provides personalized guidance and a wide range of resources to help you develop your own Personal Career Strategy. This framework helps you map out your career goals and create a plan to achieve them.

Career Resources

Throughout your MAcc experience, our Career Services team will support you with various resources to enhance your job prospects:

  • Career Inventories: Assess your skills, interests, personality type, and work values to align with future business opportunities.
  • Virtual Coaching: Tap into the expertise of Smeal alumni and partners through platforms like Zoom and WebEx.
  • Resume Evaluation: Receive feedback from coaches to optimize your resume and effectively showcase your talents to employers before starting your program.
  • Interview Practice: Hone your interview skills by practicing responses to commonly asked questions in a virtual setting.

Connecting with Companies

Our team is structured to forge and maintain close relationships with recruiters, and we are committed to building the foundation for your career success. By facilitating on-campus interviews, networking opportunities, and more, we ensure that the recruitment process is user-friendly and efficient for both students and our network of recruiters.

Corporate Connections

The Penn State Smeal College of Business is a magnet for recruiters from diverse companies, non-profits, and governmental agencies. Our Employer Relations team provides the infrastructure and opportunities for you to connect with these organizations and position yourself for future success.

  • Recruitment Management System: Access job openings, post your resume, schedule interviews, and stay updated on recruiter visits through our online platform.
  • On-Campus Recruiting: Meet with recruiters who visit our campus, whether you are pre-selected or attending an open interview session.
  • On-Site and Remote Interviews: We coordinate interviews at the recruiter's site or provide facilities for phone, teleconference, and videoconference interviews.

Additionally, as a Smeal student, you can participate in our career fairs, where a wide range of organizations seek to hire students for various functions, including analytics, marketing, and supply chain.

Embrace the opportunities offered by the Master of Accounting program at Penn State Smeal and pave the way for a successful career in the field of analytics.

 

The Big 4: The accounting department at Smeal has especially strong connections with the nation's Big Four accounting firms, KPMG, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.