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Looking For A Well-Paying Job? Consider Accounting.

Businesses Are Courting Graduates With Accounting And Business Analytics Skills

 

AccountingAs the business world continues to evolve and grow, the need for skilled accountants is becoming increasingly important. Recent articles in the Wall Street Journal have highlighted the shortage of accountants in the job market, leading to rising salaries for those in the field. But where can aspiring accountants turn to receive the education and training they need to succeed? Look no further than Shenandoah University, an AACSB International-accredited institution located in the thriving city of Winchester, Virginia.

According to The Wall Street Journal’s annual rankings published on April 1, Winchester is ranked 41st out of 326 of the hottest small metro job markets in the country. This is a strong indication of the city’s healthy economy and growing job market. With this ranking, it is clearly an attractive destination for both job seekers and employers. It is also a testament to the city’s commitment to economic growth and development, highlighting the many opportunities available in this vibrant and dynamic community.

In addition, this means that graduates of Shenandoah University’s Bachelor of Administration (BBA) with a Concentration in Accounting program will have access to a variety of exciting career opportunities locally and regionally.

Shenandoah University’s program offers the ability to combine your accounting concentration with a Business Analytics Graduate Certificate, giving you a well-rounded skill set that is highly sought after in today’s business world.”

Associate Professor of Accounting Martin S. Mulyadi, Ph.D.

Shenandoah University’s School of Business offers a top-notch educational experience for aspiring accountants. The school offers rich student-life activities, internships, study-abroad opportunities, mentorship and entrepreneurship experiences, leadership opportunities and fun, all of which are designed to give students a comprehensive and rewarding educational environment.

At Shenandoah University, students benefit from small class sizes, allowing for personalized attention and support from professors who know them by name. This means students receive individualized attention and guidance throughout their academic journey, preparing them for success in their future careers.”

Martin S. Mulvadi, Ph.D.

Martin Mulyadi

So why choose Shenandoah University for your accounting education? With a growing demand for skilled accountants, the ability to combine accounting with business analytics, a top-ranked small metro job market, AACSB International accreditation, rich student-life activities and global travel opportunities as well as small class sizes, Shenandoah University is the perfect choice for students who want to succeed in the exciting and rewarding field of accounting.

 

To learn more about how the BBA/Concentration in Accounting and/or the Business Analytics Graduate Certificate can help you achieve your career goals, contact Associate Professor of Accounting Martin S. Mulyadi at mmulyadi@su.edu.

 
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