Why Purdue?
Applying
To study accounting at Purdue, you will apply to the accounting (pre) major.
As early as your sophomore year, you can pursue the 10-month, Master of Science in Accounting pathway, which offers an optimal route to complete the 150-hours of college credits required to obtain a Certified Public Accountant license.
Our students are equipped to thrive in today’s fast-paced global economy through immersive, real-world experiences that prepare them for roles such as:
- Auditor
- Budget analyst
- Financial analyst
- Forensic accountant
- Government revenue agent
- Payroll manager
- Tax accountant
- Audit intern, KPMG
- Internal audit analyst, JPMorgan Chase & Co
- Accounting and finance intern, Cummins Inc.
- Tax intern, PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Accounting graduate program, New York University
- Accounting graduate program, University of Notre Dame
- Finance graduate program, University of Wisconsin-Madison
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years (Calculus is encouraged)
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Collin Shelton
As a finance major minoring in accounting, Collin Shelton works with data, sharpening his analytical thinking skills. In his first internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, he benefitted from extensive training in software programs including Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI and Advanced Excel. Collin and his fellow interns were able to come together to form solutions to real company challenges. This experience, along with his Purdue coursework, provided Collin with the skills to land an internship and later a full-time role at Procter & Gamble.
Jaden Perez-Morales
The most valuable insight that I have learned from Daniels School of Business is that building relationships is essential to being successful in the business field. There are so many opportunities to meet professionals and network and leveraging those relationships can propel your growth as a professional because many of our alumni are looking to help students with their career goals. Also, there are so many talented students in Daniels School of Business that have similar ambitions, and I have been able to build long term friendships and professional relationships with my peers where I can count on them for their collaboration in case competitions, scholarships, and internship applications.
Transfer to Accounting
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- Must have a grade of B or better in any college-level calculus class.
