Accounting

Suffolk’s boston campus is at the heart of the financial district—with each of the big four accounting firms within a mile of where you’ll be studying. whether you’ll be working full-time or looking to complete an internship to boost your resume, suffolk's downtown location creates an ease of balance while earning your msa.

Graduate with more than a degree. arm yourself with practical accounting experience and get prepared for real-world challenges in the workplace. all accounting majors are required to complete 160 hours of pre-professional or professional accounting or tax experience prior to graduating. the hours may be obtained through one or more accounting or tax (a) internships, (b) part or full-time jobs, or (c) cooperative education positions. hours may also be obtained through participation in suffolk's free tax preparation center (sbs 555, sbs 556, and sbs 557 - each year will earn students 55 hours). approval of the 160 hours work experience must be obtained in advance of beginning the work. students must then register for the accounting practicum upon completion of the 160 hours and approval by the accounting department. students should journal their work tasks and accomplishments. this experiential component carries no academic credit, does not require any tuition, and will be graded pass/fail. graduate students in accounting and taxation are not required to complete an internship but can select an internship option to gain practical work experience.

• Type: Mandatory

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Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Suffolk University has partnerships with the following companies: