Whether you are using your Handshake account or attending a career fair, the College of Business is working to put you in the room with representatives from companies that want to hire JMU graduates. Your opportunity can also come from employers that visit the college to recruit or alumni that engage with you in the classroom and during student organization meetings.
95%
of the Class of 2024 (Aug '24 - May '25), had acheived a career outcome 6-months post graduation.
The field of accounting has one of the highest demands for new graduates of any area in today's market, and accounting graduates enjoy some of the highest starting salaries in the College of Business. The programs of study offered by the accounting program provide an educational experience intended to prepare students for a variety of careers in the accounting, financial, auditing, consulting and information systems fields.
Our graduates find employment with all of the “Big Four” international public accounting firms, which all rank JMU in their highest tier, as well as dozens of local and regional public accounting firms and major international companies.
Career fairs
You can begin building important job search skills by participating in career-oriented events within the department and college and taking advantage of the JMU career fair.
A career fair gives you the chance to network, practice interview skills and gain industry knowledge in a less stressful environment than a typical one-on-one. As a job or internship seeker, you’ll have the chance to ask questions, make connections and discuss your skills and professional goals with employers who are excited to meet potential applicants.
Meet the Firms
Intended for juniors or seniors pursuing degrees in Accounting, Finance or Computer Information Systems, “Meet the Firms” attracts 200-plus recruiters representing more than 50 firms throughout the mid-Atlantic region. This event is suited to students who range from those looking to perfect their "elevator pitch" to those who simply want to polish their networking skills.
Accounting externship fair
Bring your resume and network with other students and employers at the annual Accounting Externship Fair, which gives you the chance to connect with companies that offer short one or two-day visits to their firms, providing you with an opportunity to shadow an executive to see what life in professional accounting is like.
Both externships and internships offer great opportunities to explore your chosen profession and help you make good career choices.
- Applications Analyst
- Application Developer
- Business Analyst
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Computer Network Specialist
- Analyst
- Technology Risk Consultant
- Cloud Engineer
- IT Auditor
- Tech Risk Consultant
- RSM
- EY (Ernst & Young)
- Cherry Bekaert
- KPMG
- Deloitte
- Forvis Mazars
- PwC
- Brown Edwards
- Fannie Mae
- Baker Tilly
- Kearney & Company
- Robinson