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Early accounting passion drives PlusOne MS in Accounting journey
“If you're serious about accounting, the PlusOne program is a game-changer. It is a strong academic and professional asset that gives you graduate-level experience during your fourth year of undergrad. It puts you ahead in the job market and helps you prepare for the CPA while gaining real-world experience.” – Justin Soriano, MS in Accounting'26, BS in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting'26
How a biology major found her path to audit at Deloitte
“And it's not just theory. The classes are really hands-on. In my Auditing in a Big Data Environment course, we focused on work paper documentation and how to use current tech platforms, which helped prepare me for my corporate residency. These skills are especially valuable as technology transforms audit every day.” – Lucy Ross, MS in Accounting'25
Math major from New Mexico finds career in tax at PwC
“I no longer just know where numbers go on a schedule; I understand why they go there. That clarity has made me much more efficient and confident in my role.” – Zerek Gutierrez, MS in Accounting'25
Fund and co-op shape the path from accounting to quantitative finance
My experience with Bloomberg Terminal through the 360 Huntington Fund gave me a strong advantage in finance. I learned how to access real-time market data, analyze trends, and build valuation models using professional-grade tools. Bloomberg isn't just about data, it's about making informed decisions quickly, and mastering it gave me a competitive edge.” – Anshika Gupta, MS in Quantitative Finance'25
From econ major to KPMG audit associate
“What stood out right away was how thoughtfully the program was designed for career changers like me. It didn't require an accounting degree, but it offered a rigorous curriculum tailored for the CPA exam, a paid corporate residency, and a dual-degree structure that felt like a launchpad instead of a detour. That mix gave me the confidence to go for it.” – Jaewoo Bang, MS in Accounting/MBA'25
Building an experiential learning startup
“The MS in Management program gave me flexibility, access to networks, and exposure to resources that directly support entrepreneurial growth. The marketing courses sparked the initial concept for our startup, while strategy and capstone courses provided frameworks and hands-on project experience that shaped how we designed and developed our platform.” – Alex Tian, MS in Management'24
From IDEA to reality: An entrepreneur's journey
“My coursework at D'Amore-McKim gave me a strong foundation in business and entrepreneurship. I learned essential theories and practical frameworks, and professors provided real-world insights that helped me apply these concepts to structuring a business, creating investor decks, and preparing for pitches.” – Dani Zheng, MS in International Management'24
Military and entrepreneurial experience shape MBA student's success
“I'm incredibly grateful for the support I received from the Graduate Career Center. They were an invaluable partner in helping me find and secure my corporate residency. After talking with friends in other MBA programs who didn't have access to the same level of personalized guidance, I realized just how much of an advantage our Career Center really is.” – Daniel Hasan, MBA‘25
Discovering a passion for quantitative trading
“My experience with the 360 Huntington Fund has been transformative. Coming in with no prior investment background, I quickly found the Fund's “learning by doing” approach, which balanced guidance with independence, invaluable.” – Pujan Patel, MS in Quantitative Finance'25