What Certifications and Rankings Are Important for an Accounting Major?
When choosing an accounting program, you want to be sure it’s one that has an exceptional reputation in the field. One of the most respected authorities in accounting education is the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
Stonehill’s business program, including our accounting and seven other business majors – is AACSB accredited. With that distinction, Stonehill is among an elite group of higher education institutions that make up less than five percent of the world’s business schools.
AACSB certification requires global awareness as a main goal of business education and it is an area in which Stonehill excels. We integrate globalization into the curriculum with the study of:
- Foreign languages
- World cultures
- Religions
- World economies
- Political systems
Our focus on global awareness is reflected in the fact that Stonehill is ranked as one of the top baccalaureate institutions for study abroad programs.
National Rankings Are a Benchmark of Exceptional Programs
Another valuable tool for students interested in finding a quality accounting program is national rankings. Many organizations involved in assessing the quality of accounting programs will choose a select few for inclusion in their national rankings. This can be useful for students looking to narrow down their choices.
Whether it’s Bloomberg magazine’s Best U.S. Business School rankings, or similar assessments by Money, The New York Times and Forbes, Stonehill stands high nationally. Recent rankings include:
- Wall Street Journal: 2022 Best U.S. Colleges
- U.S. News & World Report: 2022 ‘Best Undergraduate Business Programs’ honors
- Princeton Review: 2023 Best 388 Colleges
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How an Accounting Major at Stonehill Will Prepare You For Success
Students who enroll here to study accounting and business do so for many reasons, including:
- Stonehill is one of only 5 percent of business programs worldwide to have earned accreditation from the prestigious AACSB. This signifies a high-quality program that is recognized by both employers and the best business graduate schools.
- Our rigorous liberal arts-based foundation, combined with a comprehensive business core, provides a more interesting and well-rounded education that yields a broad portfolio of skills that employers value.
- Our global experience opportunities allow you to study abroad and/or participate in a full-time internship in Paris, London, Dublin, Madrid, Sydney or another of the 50 programs in over 20 different countries.
- Our extensive domestic internship program includes full- and part-time opportunities in Boston, New York City and Washington, D.C.
- Our faculty comprises excellent scholars and teachers who focus on the individual development of each student in a learning environment that includes small classes and personalized advisement and mentoring.
- Our strong alumni network has over 1,200 alumni mentors, employed as leaders in their industries, who work with our students on career advisement and development.
As an accounting major, you have the option of double majoring or minoring in economics, healthcare management and many of the programs offer through the May School of Arts & Sciences.