Program Overview
Introduction to the Accounting Major
The Accounting major at Suffolk University provides students with the technical knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to pursue a career in accounting. The program is designed to give students a strong foundation in accounting principles, as well as real-world experience through experiential programs, internships, and networking events.
Program Details
Undergraduate Programs
- Accounting Major
- Accounting Minor
- Business Law Minor
- Corporate Accounting & Finance Major
- Accelerated Master's (4+1)
Graduate Programs
- Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)
- Accelerated Master's (4+1)
Graduate Dual Degrees
- MBA/MSA Dual Degree
- MSBA/MSA Dual Degree
- MSA/MSF Dual Degree
Graduate Certificates
- Business Analysis & Reporting
- Foundations of Accounting & Taxation
- Information Systems & Controls
- Tax Compliance & Planning
Program Outcomes
The Suffolk BSBA in Accounting program has the following outcomes:
- Employed within 6 months of graduation: 90.0%
- Employed within 1 year of graduation: 98.0%
- Graduates employed in degree-related positions: 89.7%
Courses and Requirements
The Accounting Major curriculum includes a variety of courses designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in accounting. For more information on the classes, requirements, and options available to complete the program, please refer to the Accounting Major curriculum.
Faculty
The Accounting and Business Law faculty at Suffolk University include:
- Ross Fuerman, PhD, JD, Associate Professor
- Nancy Chun Feng, DBA, Professor
- Irene Guannan Wang, PhD, Associate Professor
- Andrew Azer, Instructor
- Ariel Markelevich, PhD, CMA, Professor
- Mengyao Cheng, PhD, Assistant Professor
- Christine Nolder, PhD, CPA, Associate Professor
- Mark Blodgett, JD, Professor
- Jason Peterson, JD, Chair and Associate Professor
Accelerated Master's Program
The 4+1 program allows students to accelerate their path to either a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) or in Taxation (MST). This program provides students with the opportunity to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees in just five years.
