Department Chair
Charles Cullinan, Ph.D.
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- Background for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification
- Analytical and managerial capabilities for professional leadership roles
What You’ll Do:
- Gain real-world experience through faculty-supervised internships
- Excel in team competitions like the PwC Challenge Case Competition
Where You’ll Go:
- Big Four firms: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PwC
- Major corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations
Program Highlights
The role of accounting and finance professionals has changed dramatically. Successful leaders need to be businesspeople first, with knowledge of accounting and finance firmly grounded in an understanding of other business fundamentals such as management, marketing, information technology, and decision analysis. Bryant’s Managerial Accounting and Finance program is designed to meet the challenges of today’s complex business environment by preparing students for leadership roles in the field.
You’ll learn how to manage an enterprise or nonprofit organization and develop analytical skills to make critical financial decisions. You’ll also have the flexibility to pursue electives and internships that align with your interests and career goals. Our student-centered community, focus on long-term success, and integration of business and the liberal arts will ensure that you have the knowledge and skills to become an effective leader in your future career.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Financial Reporting I
ACG 301
Financial Reporting II
ACG 302
Cost Management
ACG 311
Accounting Information Systems
ACG 345
Auditing Concepts
ACG 442
Investments
FIN 312
Financial Statement Analysis
FIN 370
Where Our Students Go
Our graduates go on to major corporations and prestigious graduate programs, including:
- BNY Mellon
- Citizens Bank
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young
- KPMG
- PwC
- State Street Corporation
- Fordham University
- Northeastern University
- Providence College
- University of California, Irvine
- University of Notre Dame