Volume 04 | Issue 01 | February 2021
WHAT'S COMING IN FEBRUARY?
Study Smarter, Not Harder Series: Note Taking

Monday, February 15 | Zoom | 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Learn effective note-taking methods from LRC tutors who are education and industrial engineering majors. Join via Zoom by clicking here. Zoom Meeting ID: 924 373 37426


Study Smarter, Not Harder Series: Strategies for Chasing Your Best Self This Year!

Wednesday, February 17 | Zoom | 4:30 - 5:30 PM

How are you doing with living your best life? Check out this workshop with members from the Personal Counseling Center offering ideas to help you capture it. Join via Zoom by clicking here. Zoom Meeting ID: 924 373 37426


Virtual Spring Career Fair

Wednesday, February 24 | Zoom | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Penn State Behrend Career and Internship Fair is a great opportunity for you to discuss full-time, part-time, internship, and co-op opportunities with companies recruiting for all Penn State Behrend majors. Come to the fair to see what kind of job and internship opportunities are out there for your major and build your professional network. Join via Nittany Lion Careers by clicking here.
Career Connections Discovery Day

Thursday, February 4 | Zoom | 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Discover ways to connect majors to occupations and how to determine an optimal career. Join via Zoom by clicking here. Zoom Meeting ID: 924 373 37426


Study Smarter, Not Harder Series: Time Management

Tuesday, February 16 | Zoom | 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Gain skills you can use today to keep yourself on track! Join via Zoom by clicking here. Zoom Meeting ID: 924 373 37426
Virtual Career Fair Prep

Thursday, February 18 | Zoom | 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Learn successful strategies to optimize your career fair and interview experiences. Join via Zoom by clicking here. Zoom Meeting ID: 935 232 88088

RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER (LRC)
Stay on top of your academics by using the Learning Resource Center...
 
Resources include:
  • Peer tutoring
  • Group tutoring and exam prep sessions
  • Graduate school preparation and GRE information sessions
  • Scholarships, Fellowships, and Research Grants
  • Study Abroad Information
 
To view all available tutoring options, visit the online scheduler, TutorTracTutorTrac instructions are available to guide you. If you have any questions, contact bdtutor@psu.edu. If you have an online appointment, the Zoom room number will appear on the TutorTrac main menu page 15 minutes before your appointment.
 
Location: 203 John M. Lilley Library
Phone: 814-898-6140
For more information, click here
COVID-19 INFORMATION
To read the most up to date information on how COVID-19 is impacting the Behrend community, check out this website frequently.

Testing requirements for students planning to return to campus communities can be found here.

For a full list on how to get help with your academics, please click here.

The Penn State Keep Learning website also has a ton of helpful information. Click here for answers to some commonly asked questions!
#FindYourFuture - School Events Across Campus
Attending campus-specific events and participating in volunteer experiences are great ways to connect with faculty, students, and campus partners to gain insight into a major of interest. Check out February's upcoming events (hyperlinked) to learn more about a variety of disciplines!
SCHOOL EVENTS ACROSS CAMPUS:


(Co-curricular activities for the Black School of Business are also posted in Behrend Sync under "Black School of Business").





MAJOR OF THE MONTH: ACCOUNTING, B.S.
MAJOR OF THE MONTH: ACCOUNTING, B.S.
WHAT IS ACCOUNTING?

The Accounting major provides an opportunity to pursue a unique program that integrates knowledge and skills in accounting and information management. It helps prepare students for positions in public accounting firms, corporations, government, and not-for-profit organizations. In addition, the accounting major provides a strong foundation for careers in financial services, forensic investigation, or law.

Accountants develop and interpret financial data required for decision-making by managers, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders. To perform their functions, accountants must work with both numerical information and concepts, and they must be able to function effectively as individuals and in teams. Accountants work with people in their own specialized departments, and with users of financial information throughout their organization. Because of this close association with other parts of the organization, the accountant is in a unique position to develop a broad business perspective.
YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS PROGRAM IF . . .

  • You like numbers.
  • You enjoy working with technology.
  • You are detail oriented.
  • You communicate well and would enjoy working in a client-facing environment.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?

In addition to preparing you for the traditional roles of CPA, cost accountant, government accountant, or internal auditor, the Penn State Behrend B.S. in Accounting degree program can be a solid foundation for a career in financial services, forensic investigation, or law. There isn’t an industry or sector of the economy that doesn’t employ accountants, giving you a wide range of career options. Penn State Behrend has a comprehensive support system to help you identify and achieve your goals for college and beyond. Meet with your academic adviser often and take advantage of the services offered by the Academic and Career Planning Center beginning in your first semester.

Recent Behrend B.S. in Accounting graduates have started their careers as budget analysts, trade specialists, underwriters, business management analysts, assurance associates, financial institution examiners, and internal auditors. Accounting alumni with more experience hold positions that include chief accounting officer, tax senior manager, partner, and special agent for the IRS’ criminal investigation unit.
NEXT STEPS:
 
For more information, contact the Black School of Business:

281 Jack Burke Research and Economic Development Center
5101 Jordan Road
Erie, PA 16563

814-898-6107
behrend-business@psu.edu
                                                
Visit the Undergraduate Bulletin for similar majors. Pro tip: Use the filter option to search by interest.                               

If you are interested in changing your major, contact your adviser, visit LionPath, and select Update Your Academics.
The Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) is the academic home for students exploring multiple academic programs before committing to a course of study. Academic advisers in DUS teach students how to:

  • Understand the purposes of higher education
  • Make connections between personal interests, life goals, and academic opportunities
  • Think critically and question common assumptions about majors and careers
  • Find educational opportunities such as study abroad programs, research assistantships, leadership activities, and internships

 
Thank you,
 
The DUS Advisers