Special Programs

CPA Examination

Candidates for the CPA Examination must complete 150 hours of college credit in order to sit for the exam. Many Dominican accounting majors will meet this requirement by enrolling in Dominican's combined BA/MBA program (see below). Becker Conviser CPA review offers a four-month course at Dominican University twice a year.

Five-Year BA/MBA

Qualified students may begin master's degree work in the School of Business while still in the undergraduate program at Dominican University , reducing the time required to complete an MBA degree. After completing required foundation courses as undergraduates, students who are accepted into the BA/MBA program may take one graduate core course each semester of their senior year and complete the MBA the following year.

Honors Society

Academically talented students majoring in business administration, accounting and environmental management may be invited to join Dominican University 's chapter of Sigma Iota Epsilon, the honorary and professional management society. Sigma Iota Epsilon has a twofold purpose: to encourage and recognize scholastic excellence and to promote cooperation between the academic and practical aspects of management. Members receive a number of benefits, including the opportunity to compete for tuition scholarships. Other membership benefits include field trips, management seminars, affiliation with the Academy of Management , lifetime membership in Sigma Ioata Epsilonand professional contacts. All members receive the semi-annual newsletter.

Internships

The internship program at Dominican University has successfully placed students in a significant number of business organizations. You will apply concepts learned in the classroom to the "real-world" setting working for professionals in a variety of organizations. In most instances, the internship experience also permits you to earn a stipend while gaining experience in your field of study and earning college credit.

Listed below are some of the organizations where Dominican University students have recently completed internships:

• American Capital
• American Express
• Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
• CAN Insurance
• ComEd
• Ernst & Young
• Hewitt & Associates
• Horizon Software
• Infoware
• McGladrey & Pullen
• Turtle Wax
• Waste Management
• White Hen Corporate Offices

Career Opportunities

The accounting curriculum provides you with flexible career options. While some Dominican University graduates pursue graduate studies, others pursue work at many diverse companies. Here are some examples:

• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• McGladrey & Pullen
• CAN Insurance
• Leo Burnett
• AON
• USG
• Philip-Rae & Co., P.C.