The technical, analytical and organisational skills that accounting students learn throughout their degree can prepare them for multiple industries, not just in the traditional roles of accountant or auditor. Graduates can use these strengths to explore careers in finance, business, law enforcement and more.
The purpose of this program is to provide students with the knowledge and background necessary for entry into the profession and to enable them to continue to grow and develop within the profession.
This course provides an academic foundation in accounting, the field known as the language of business. A highly valuable programme, you'll leave prepared with the necessary skills to excel in public accounting, managerial accounting, financial management and investing.
Students majoring in finance at UIC will have access to faculty that bring both extensive real-world experience and cutting edge research on modern financial trends s into the classroom. The university's connections to Chicago’s financial markets also provide world-class experiential learning opportunities.