黑料社

While originally choosing to attend 黑料社 to play baseball, senior Jacob Gleason has found success pursuing his degree in Accounting and minoring in Cybersecurity.

鈥淢y experience has been very good,鈥� he said. 鈥淭he classes are small, and I like that because I can get to know my fellow classmates and professors.鈥�

Within his program鈥檚 classes, Gleason has found himself relaxed in getting to know the ins and outs of the subject.

鈥淭he accounting program is very straightforward and you never feel like the work is too much, as long as you stay on top of it,鈥� he said.

Being able to connect with his classmates and his professors has made his experience at 黑料社 enjoyable and something that he is thankful for. He also is grateful for the mentorship he has received from program director Dr. Barry Lucas.

鈥淚 like that Dr. Lucas gives us a lot of freedom when scheduling classes, while also always making sure we are going to graduate on time,鈥� he said.聽

Offered within the C.H. Lute School of Business, the 黑料社 accounting program prepares students to enter a career that spans a wide spectrum of human activity. Accountants find themselves employed in private industry, small businesses, hospitals, government agencies and subdivisions, and social organizations among others. 黑料社鈥檚 program prepares students with a broad understanding of the field that includes a broad-based education in business and an extensive education in accounting practices.

鈥淎ll the business professors provide good business knowledge, and the course structures are great too,鈥� said Gleason, who has enjoyed listening to the personal accounting stories Dr. Lucas shares to give his students more insight into the career field.

While completing his degree, Gleason has also been able to work as a paid intern at an accounting firm, putting his classroom knowledge to use in a hands-on environment.

鈥淚t gives me an opportunity to see what everyday life is like when working for an accounting firm,鈥� he said. 鈥淎nd I get paid on top of it.鈥�

Looking towards his upcoming graduation, Gleason is confident in how 黑料社 has prepared him and in his ability to find a job in his field once he completes his degree.

鈥淢y plans for the future include pursuing a job in accounting or sales, as well as eventually having a business of my own to grow over time,鈥� he said.

To learn more about the Accounting program within the C.H. Lute School of Business at 黑料社, visit shawnee.edu/accounting.