Accounting It’s impossible to overestimate the value of accounting. It’s a decision-maker’s right hand. A smart business decision relies heavily on a comprehensive look at the numbers behind the scenes because they reveal the true health of a business. They also can reveal a lot more. Forensic accounting — meaning it’s suitable for use in a court of law — can uncover fraud, for instance, and serve as evidence in trials. The B.S. in Accounting program at the University of New Haven will teach you how to gather, process, and analyze the numbers that are crucial to the success of businesses, business owners, and other individuals. The program resides on a strong base of theory and has a strong focus on the principles and procedures that generate the information decision-makers need.

Internships Students can obtain a wealth of knowledge from books, lectures, and guest speakers; however, a more complete knowledge can be acquired by having students enter the workforce and assume responsibilities that will help to develop their business management skills and acumen. The University of New Haven considers internships to be a critical component of the educational process. We strive to successfully match an intern with the most appropriate work environment. We understand that all three parties in the internship relationship-the University of New Haven, the student, and the internship location-need to devote significant time to make it work. This balancing act, when achieved, results in a quality internship that can lead to developing a strong future employee. Numerous ways exist to develop, host, and participate in an internship. Through working with the internship coordinator, every effort will be made to make the internship experience meaningful. 76% of employers indicate their primary purpose for sponsoring interns is to recruit entry-level talent. 83% of employers report higher retention rates for those new hires with internship experience versus those with no experience. Career Placement There are many career opportunities for our students in the business world, government, and academia. Accounting professionals are needed by consulting firms, public accounting firms, and private industry, as well as by federal, state, and local governments. Future business entrepreneurs can also benefit from our programs since our faculty members have substantial real-world experience to share with students. The accounting program participates in the cooperative education program, which enables students to combine their education with practical work experience in their career field. Graduate School The demands of the UNH accounting program are rigorous but highly rewarding. Students are expected to produce a high-quality professional-standard work product to prepare for the demands of graduate-level studies. Students can choose to continue their education at UNH by studying for a master's degree in accounting.