As you begin to think about your future career, you may be asking yourself where you would like to work when you graduate. Do you envision yourself running a business, working for a large accounting firm or working as a financial analyst in the corporate world? If you are attracted to any of these fields, studying at Dominican University is the right choice for you.

At Dominican, the liberal arts core curriculum ensures you the opportunity to develop broadly based knowledge, intellectual skills and a sense of values. Logical thinking, creativity and critical analysis are emphasized across the curriculum. These are the skills needed in the business world today. Employers tell us they look for accountants with a strong liberal arts background because of their good judgment, superior written and oral communication skills and broad conceptual knowledge.

The Accounting Major

The accounting major offers a broad overview of courses intended to prepare you for the accounting profession. Accountants need excellent written and oral communication skills and an understanding of the business world, as well as strong technical skills. Dominican University 's accounting major challenges you by offering a structured academic curriculum that emphasizes the liberal arts as well as the courses required by the accounting discipline. The accounting major provides you with the necessary tools for a career in public accounting or in the corporate sector.