About Monroe College

Monroe College was founded in 1933 with a single goal: To educate men and women for a successful future. Monroe is recognized as a leader in providing a focused, career-oriented, quality education that integrates classroom learning with real-world experience.  Monroe offers a range of certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Monroe is more than a college. It is a family, a future, a path to your career. Students, instructors, and staff work together to reach their goals and to have each other’s backs. Monroe works with you to jumpstart your career from day one. The practical skills you learn, your internships, the relationships you build with employers in your field — they’re all focused on your future. At Monroe, everyone’s got your back. You’ll be given the information and skills needed to empower you, solve problems and make decisions in the real world. You’ll be better positioned to compete in the marketplace and forge a path of your very own. Monroe’s faculty and staff are wholly committed to your success.  They will be your mentors, your advocates, your champions, and your cheerleaders, from the day you apply until the day you graduate and beyond. Rest assured, you will never feel lost in the crowd at Monroe.

About Program

Accounting at Monroe means courses in math, economics, and business, as well as the traditional liberal arts. The goal: to make sure your background is well-rounded so you’re comfortable working in a range of settings. Graduates have found jobs with KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, and Ernst & Young. There’s no doubt about it: getting a degree in accounting can be challenging. You’ll study economics, accounting and managerial principles, and business law. Rest assured that your professors know that, and they’re here to help you every step of the way. Their goal is the same as yours: to see you succeed.

Professional Opportunities

With New York City at your doorstep, internship opportunities abound! Recent placements have ranged from accounting firms to city agencies, industry, and municipalities.

Internships

• New York Life Insurance Co.
• Bronx Chamber of Commerce
• PwC – PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
• ADAPT Community Network
• Mosholu Montefiore Community Center
• Aspira of New York, Inc.
• Deloitte
• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
• NYPD Community Affairs Bureau
• Crime Victims Support Services of The North Bronx, Inc.