Through both classroom and active learning experiences, you will be provided with the skills and knowledge to develop an expert understanding of the accounting and finance disciplines. The faculty of the Accounting and Finance Department contributes to LSBE's BAcc, BBA, and MBA degree programs.
The department is home to the specialized Financial Markets Program, which gives you as an undergraduate student the amazing opportunity to manage a real portfolio of investments.
Additionally, the department is home to the Financial Planning Program, which gives you the eligibility to sit for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standard certification examination, leading to the professional CFP designation.
Accounting and Finance students will:
- Analyze and evaluate complex business problems.
- Communicate skillfully, in oral and written forms.
- Develop a high level of technical skills to work in public, private, government, or not-for-profit sectors.
- Understand the social and cultural environments of organizations and clients.
LSBE 219
1318 Kirby Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
United States
Explore the Accounting & Finance Department
Accounting B.Acc.
Finance B.B.A
Financial Markets Finance B.B.A
Financial Planning B.B.A
A number of active learning opportunities are available to you as a student in UMD's accounting program.
ACCT 3796 - Internship in Accounting
You apply the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to real-world accounting problems through work experience with sponsoring businesses. Most internships offer a salary, as well as the opportunity to earn credits through a supervised work experience.
ACCT 3701 - Student to Business Initiative in Accounting
You'll work in a student team and be matched with local small businesses that need accounting assistance. You and your team define the specific scope of work with the business owner and then serve as a "consultant" to the business. At the end of the semester, you and your team present the results of your work.
ACCT 3705-Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
You gain a general understanding of the U.S. individual income tax system while providing a valuable service learning experience by assisting low-income residents in the community with tax planning and compliance.
LSBE Financial Markets Program students competed on April 4 in the finals of the Americas' Region of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute's Annual Research Challenge.
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