Accounting, Finance, Economics & Analytics

The Accounting/Finance/Economics/Analytics Career Community is geared towards providing resources and tools to those interested in working within the field. Learn about academic requirements, internships, student organizations and other ways to help provide you with a competitive edge upon entering the field. 

Sample Professions Include:

  • Staff Accountant
  • Audit/Assurance Associate
  • Tax Associate
  • Business Analyst/Analyst/Data Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Investment Management Consultant

Tips/Strategies for success:

  • Volunteer/obtain part-time work experience working within your field of interest
  • Demonstrate leadership, creativity and the ability to work collaboratively as a team
  • Strengthen interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Job Shadow and expand your professional network 
  • Investigate educational requirements, and certifications/licensures required by state

Why Everybody’s Hiring but Nobody’s Getting Hired

September 21, 2021

Patrick Healy says he did everything right in his job search. After being laid off as a designer early on in the pandemic, Healy, 36, tried his hand at a couple of entrepreneurial ventures before looking for a new full-time …

By Sheila Lillis
Sheila Lillis Associate Director Sheila Lillis
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The Top 6 Skills Workers Want to Add to Their Resumes Now

September 13, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic and its economic fallout has made questions about our lives and work feel even more pressing: Is this my dream job? What kind of career do I want? Do I even have the right skills to succeed …

By Helen Boyke
Helen Boyke Director of Alumni, Veteran and Graduate Career Development Helen Boyke
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Princeton Review Recognizes SHU as One of the Best

September 7, 2021

Sacred Heart University has achieved recognition once again as one of the best institutions for undergraduate students, according to The Princeton Review. The college admission services company profiles and recommends SHU in the 2022 edition of its annual college guide, The …

By Mike Twerago
Mike Twerago Director of Operations, Data & Recruitment Mike Twerago
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Jena Hanlon ’16/’17

Jena Hanlon ’16/’17

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Timothy Kelly ’18/’19

Timothy Kelly ’18/’19

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  • Deals Advisory, Senior Associate - Financial Due Diligence PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Christina Reilly ’19

Christina Reilly ’19

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Career Outcomes

Over the past two-years, Sacred Heart averages a 99.5% overall placement rate, with a 95% overall response rate. Outcome data for Sacred Heart University is obtained through the Center for Career & Professional Development, in accordance with national standards. We extend our First-Destination survey to students who have received Bachelor’s Degrees in the respective year are surveyed from the time of graduation, to 12-months following graduation. We are currently collecting data for the 2020 & 2021 student cohorts. 

Check out our Class of 2019 First-Destination Infographic here!

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  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
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First Destination

SHU Pioneers pursue a variety of careers paths after graduation; most recent respondents indicated they are:

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(203) 371-7971
Email
careerdev@sacredheart.edu
Address

Linda E. McMahon Student Commons
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

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