

TOP 10 REASONS TO MAJOR IN ACCOUNTING
AT HPU:
ACCOUNTING

Accounting at HPU:
The HPU Accounting Program offers a broad professional accounting education leading to careers in the private or public sectors.

The B.S.B.A. in Accounting provides students with the analytical foundation of the discipline of accountancy. Included are the special tools of financial reporting and techniques of planning and control using financial and managerial accounting, income taxes, cost analysis and systems. Students who desire to sit for the CPA examination in North Carolina can satisfy all requirements necessary within the curriculum and should consult with the Chair of Accounting and Finance as to which courses are necessary.
Accounting Club:
This club is an organization open to all majors with the intent of learning and sharing topics in accounting, discussing career opportunities, and sharing ways to navigate the major and examinations. Guest speakers, speed networking events, student-run internship panels, and case-study competitions are also featured.
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Our faculty of experienced professionals will be your mentors, and they are committed to offering individualized attention to every student.
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A Meet-the-Firms accounting career fair is offered each September with Big Four and area accounting firms for internship and postgraduation career opportunities.
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Our alumni work as staff accountants, internal auditors, management accountants, budget analysts, loan officers, financial analysts, forensic accountants and IT accountants.
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Our graduates have accepted positions with many organizations, including the Big Four accounting firms of Deloitte, PwC, Ernst & Young and KPMG. Other notable companies include BDO, Citibank, Cone Health, Credit Suisse, Franklin Templeton, General Electric, Key Bank, Lincoln Financial, Lowes Companies, Oracle, Novant Health, RSM, Truist, Wells Fargo Advisors, Williams Overman Pierce and Zurich North America.
5 Accounting students gain practical experience and serve the High Point community through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistant (VITA) Program. By enrolling in the related service-learning course, students gain the skills needed to participate in the VITA community program by providing free assistance with tax return preparation to low- and moderate-income community members.
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The PSB boasts an Accounting Club aiming to share topics in accounting, discuss career opportunities, and insights to navigate the accounting major and examinations. Guest speakers, speed networking events, student-run internship panels and case-study competitions are featured.
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The Office of Career and Professional Development, like your professors, will be there every step of the way to guide and support you— and they’ll offer valuable resources in landing your dream job.
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According to the Princeton Review, HPU is a top university for business and finance majors.
You’ll have access to the Tilley Trading Room, a Wall Street inspired state-of-theart investment trading facility, classroom, and finance lab.
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As the No. 1 Most Innovative College in the South, HPU will challenge and inspire you every day.

ACCOUNTING
Experiential Learning:
Like all programs at HPU, the accounting degree seeks to develop the whole person. Consequently, the program combines general studies courses with business and accounting courses to provide students with a total academic experience.
Each student is encouraged to complete a work internship, equivalent to at least two-and-a-half months of full-time work during the mid-point of the course of study. Advisors in the Phillips School of Business assist students in securing internships for which they may earn credit.
Internship opportunities with companies such as:
• American Financial
• Baker Tilly
• Carr, Riggs & Ingram
• CLA
• Deloitte
• DMJPS
• EY
• FORVIS
• General Electric
• KPMG
• Morgan Creek
• Putnam Investments
• PwC
• Red Hat
• RMS US
• Williams Overman Pierce
Hear from an Alum:


Federal IRS agents visit HPU’s campus to conduct mock forensic accounting investigations. The agents assume the role of ‘suspects’ as our students collaborate, investigate and solve the crime.

Key Courses:
• BUA 2000: Business Career Bootcamp
• ACC 2010: Financial Accounting
• MGT 2220: Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior
• ECO 2030: Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECO 2050: Principles of Microeconomics
• ACC 3000: Accounting Information Systems
• ACC 3040: Cost Accounting
• ACC 4020: Auditing
• ACC 4030: Taxation
Constance Marino, ’23, Forensic Integrity Services Staff Member at Ernst and Young
“HPU prepared me for a future in accounting. Building strong relationships with professors and utilizing resources to discuss my goals helped me create a path for a successful future. The Office of Career and Professional Development was a valuable resource beginning my freshman year. I often met with career advisors to navigate searching for jobs and to update my resume. I also asked questions which helped me become more confident in my abilities and land a job in my desired field.”


BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Business Administration at HPU:

Business Administration is a top major at HPU, and there are many reasons, including our job placement and the versatility of a business education. Additionally, students in our program learn life skills that make them ready for their careers. The core classes, shared with all business majors, set the foundation of business acumen and are accompanied by career-readiness assignments designed to prepare students to become tomorrow’s business professionals.
TOP 10 REASONS TO MAJOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AT HPU:
1 You take a global business course like International Economics, Comparative Economics, International Marketing or opt instead for a Maymester abroad to take Global Business, Global Luxury Management, or Marketing in Spain, to name a few options.
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Our HPU alumni have accepted positions with ADP, Amazon, The Coca-Cola Co., Cone Health, GE Healthcare, Georgia-Pacific (GP), Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg Co., Lenovo, Liberty Mutual, Lincoln Financial, Merrill Lynch, Qualcomm, TEK Systems, Temper Sealy International, Vanguard, The Walt Disney Co. and Yelp.
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Previous Buinsess Administration students have secured internships with Ashley Furniture, AT&T, Booz Allen Hamilton, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cisco Systems, Cogent Analytics, Core Technology, Deloitte, Gartner, GE, Johnson Controls, Morgan Stanley, Qorvo, SEAD Software, UBS Wealth Management and Volvo Group.
4 Taking the broadest business major gives you the most range and flexibility to work on cross-functional teams and have your role recast if the company’s needs change.
5 You get the most exposure to prepare you for leadership and management roles in business.
6 HPU business administration majors are encouraged to deepen their business skills by joining business clubs, minoring in a business field, and/or earn a 4+1 MBA.
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Experiential learning is embedded in classes committing one class per semester to our Life Skills and Leadership Series.
8 Experiences include classroom business practitioner visits, student presentations, team projects, and solving real-time case studies where students visit the company sites to observe and analyze.
9 This major is ideal for those students interested in management and leadership.
10 The major is a great place to start if you are not exactly sure what field of business you are most interested in pursuing.
Business Administration is for you if…

Experiential Learning: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
• Involvement with the High Point business community
• Opportunities to work on-site with leading operations and supply-chain management companies
• Study abroad global business courses
• Truist Leadership Institute Certification
• Working and learning at the High Point International Home Furnishings Market
• Work with patrons, gain real-world experience, and build extraordinary connections at The Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National


Hear from an Alum:


Teena Piccione, former global transformation and operations executive at Google and HPU’s Data Expert in Residence, visits campus regularly to mentor students and encourage leaders.

Courses Unique to the Business Administration Major:
• MGT 3220: Leadership
• MGT 4990: Strategic Management
• 12 credit hours in 3000/4000 level business courses or minor in another business field
Business Administration Major and Minor Courses:
• ACC 2010: Financial Accounting
• ECO 2030 or 2050: Macroeconomics or Microeconomics
• FIN 3010: Financial Management
• MGT 2220: Management and Organizational Behavior
• MKT 2110: Marketing & Personal Selling
John Liebkemann, ’24, Business Analyst at Honda Aircraft Company
“High Point University helped me get to where I am now by giving me the tools and opportunities to grow into my natural talents and to develop skills I did not have. In my time here, I have been able to learn to be comfortable in positions of leadership, as well as taking on challenges that are out of my comfort zone.”


BUSINESS ANALYTICS & ECONOMICS

Business Analytics & Economics at HPU:

The B.S.B.A. in Business Analytics and Economics will provide students with the skills necessary to understand data and use it to inform major business decisions. Business analysts use methods like data mining, predictive analytics and statistical analysis to analyze and translate data into useful information, discover and anticipate trends and ultimately help organizations make smarter, data-driven choices.
Economics Association:
This student organization is designed to enhance the understanding of economics sciences, and to develop the community, promote the study, and recruit students to the field of economics.
Business Analytics & Economics is for you if…
TOP 10 REASONS TO MAJOR IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS & ECONOMICS AT HPU:
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As technology rapidly evolves and customers’ needs grow more complex, you’ll be able to identify changes in the business world and be able to respond and adapt to those shifts.
2 There’s currently a shortage of skilled business analysts, and organizations are looking for individuals who specialize in data analysis to best serve their customers.
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98% of executives say they are accelerating investment in data and AI. This means that organizations will need more business analysts than ever to keep up with analyzing that data.
4 Just like you—your HPU peers will be smart, and because of the collaborative nature of our business classes, your group work will be enjoyable and valuable.
5 The Business Analytics and Economics program will prepare you to pursue a wide variety of exciting and fast-growing careers in nearly every industry.
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Data collection is increasingly being done by artificial intelligence and other automated programs, but only humans can think critically and creatively enough to translate that data into actionable information. That’s where you come in.
7 Instead of subjecting you to a boring, 300-person lecture, the small class sizes of HPU will allow you to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversations.
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According to the Princeton Review, we are a top university for business majors.
As the No. 1 Regional College in the South and the No. 1 Most Innovative College in the South (U.S. News & World Report), HPU will challenge and better you every day.
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You’ll be given access to the Tilley Trading Room—a Wall-Street-inspired, state-of-the-art investment trading facility with S&P Global and Bloomberg software among other research and data sources..
5 YOU SUCCEED IN MATHEMATICS, RECOGNIZING PATTERNS AND TRENDS
For more information, contact Dr. Jerry Fox at:

BUSINESS ANALYTICS & ECONOMICS
Experiential Learning:
• Involvement with the High Point Business Community
• Hands-on experience in data analytics software, such as Excel (including MOS certification), SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, SEAD, STATA, Python, R, C-programing, SPSS
• The Investment Club, investing real dollars in markets
• Study abroad global business courses
• Internship opportunities
• HPU Economics Association, learning about economic trends and data analysis techniques
• Undergraduate research opportunities
• Excellent preparation for graduate school, law school, or HPU MBA with data analytics concentration

Hear from an Alum:
Tyler Schmitter, ‘23, Tax Delivery Consultant at Deloitte



Possible Careers Include:
• Data Analyst
• Director of Research
• Market Research Analyst
• Process Engineer
• Project Manager
• Senior Analyst
• Business Intelligence Consultant
“There are many inspiring mentors on this campus but the Economics department played an especially pivotal role in helping me to realize my full potential. I was so fortunate to be given the opportunity to cultivate meaningful relationships with such experienced professors who consistently challenged me in the classroom and supported me in reaching my goals.”

FINANCE

Finance at HPU:
The B.S.B.A. in Finance equips students with the qualitative and quantitative skills needed to measure, analyze, and evaluate the value and performance of financial assets in multiple asset classes including stocks, fixed income and real estate. Students learn to apply this knowledge in the fields of wealth management, corporate finance and investment research. Integrated into the finance major are several experiential learning opportunities through national certification programs such as Bloomberg and the Envestnet Institute, the CFA Program and internships.

TOP 10 REASONS TO MAJOR IN FINANCE
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According to the Princeton Review, HPU is a top university for finance majors.
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Students encounter both a macro and micro look at the world of financial activity, learning the broader skills needed to analyze and measure the value of financial assets and performance, followed by application of these skills in specific pragmatic financial decision-making situations.
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You’ll have access to the Tilley Trading Room, a Wall Street inspired state-of-the-art investment trading facility, classroom and finance lab.
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Through the Investment Club, you’ll utilize the specialized software available in the Tilley Trading Room to cultivate an in-depth understanding of stocks, bonds, and commodities and manage an active investment portfolio valued at over $180,000.
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Our faculty of experienced professionals will be your mentors, and they are committed to offering individualized attention to every student.
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Our HPU finance alumni have secured positions in commercial and investment banking, financial planning, insurance, real estate, public accounting, hedge fund management organizations and venture capital firms.
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Graduates have been placed with organizations including ADP, Deloitte, FDIC, Lincoln Financial, MetLife, Oppenheimer & Company, Prudential Financial, T. Rowe Price, The Vanguard Group and Wells Fargo to name a few.
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The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program is a respected investment credential for financial professionals focusing on investment knowledge and portfolio management. The PSB is a member of the CFA Institute University Recognition Program, tying our curriculum to professional practice. Through proper course selection, a student can incorporate at least 70% of the Level 1 CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge, giving them an early start in the process of securing the CFA.
The Floyd T. Craven Investment Club:
The club manages a portfolio of over $180,000 and performs market studies and stock pitches. Together students discover how the different aspects of the market connect to one another, gain a more in-depth understanding of stocks, bonds, commodities and much more. By participating in this club, students gain the skills necessary to manage their own portfolios and make money in the stock market.
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Students have the option to take FIN 3020Investment Analysis where they may pursue the Bloomberg Certification, a self-paced program on foreign exchange, economic indicators, bond analysis and stock analysis. Another certification opportunity is Envestnet, a program designed for students with an interest in the wealth management industry.
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Students may elect to take FIN 3001 - Financial Certification Preparation, designed to prepare students to obtain industry recognized financial certification including the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Certification, required for those pursuing an investment career involving buying and selling securities in the name of a client.
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Experiential Learning: FINANCE
• Involvement with the High Point Business Community
• Truist Leadership Institute Certification
• The Investment Club (investing real dollars in markets)
• Study abroad global business courses
• Working and learning at the High Point International Home Furnishings Market

Hear from an Alum:
Key Classes:


• ACC 2010: Financial Accounting
• MKT 2110: Principles of Marketing and Personal Selling
• MGT 2220: Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior
• BUA 2990: Business Communications and Professional Development
• FIN 3010: Financial Management
• FIN 3015: Corporate Finance
• FIN 3020: Investment Analysis
• FIN 3030: Real Estate Investment Analysis
• FIN 4030: Financial Modeling
Keaton Geist, ’24, Middle Market Banking and Specialized Industries Analyst with JPMorgan Chase
“High Point University allowed me to connect with upperclassmen, professors and industry professionals from the start of freshman year to give me a strong understanding of the career field I wanted to enter. The Office of Career & Professional Development helped me often during my first semester of freshman year before obtaining my first internship. I worked with the office advisors and utilized all of their advice, as well as recommendations prior to the internship search and interview processes.”



Healthcare Management at HPU:

The B.S.B.A. in Healthcare Management will provide students the skills and opportunity to become a business leader in healthcare but still have the option to work in other industries. Students will build a solid foundation in business with courses on managerial accounting, organizational behavior and supply chain management. Then they will focus on broader topics specific to healthcare management responsibility.
Healthcare Management Club:
The mission of the organization is to advocate for and provide resources and networking opportunities to students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.
TOP 10 REASONS TO MAJOR IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT AT
HPU:
1 You’ll develop a strong foundation in business which will help bring a new perspective to healthcare management and leadership.
2 You will have the freedom to explore more leadership positions that overlap with healthcare and other industries, such as insurance.
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Growth for medical and health services managers jobs is projected at 32% through 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
4 Just like you—your HPU peers will be smart, and because of the collaborative nature of our business classes, your group work will be enjoyable and valuable.
5 Instead of subjecting you to a boring, 300-person lecture, the small class sizes of HPU will allow you to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversations.
6 According to the Princeton Review, we are a top university for business majors.
7 As the No. 1 Regional College in the South and the No. 1 Most Innovative College in the South (U.S. News & World Report), HPU will challenge and better you every day.
8 You’ll be able to understand how key business principles apply to the healthcare field.
9 Approximately 290,000 healthcare managers will be needed within the next 10 years.
10 Healthcare represents over 18% of the GDP and consumes the largest amount of private sector spending in the US economy. Job growth in the Triad region of North Carolina is expected to be 14% in the next five years.
For more information, contact Mr. Scott Jobe at:
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HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Access to Healthcare Industry Leaders:
High Point University provides students with the opportunity to network and learn from leaders across all industries.
Specifically, former CEO of Tufts Medical Center and HPU’s Healthcare Executive in Residence Dr. Ellen Zane, as well as Sue Downes, CEO and co-founder of MyEyeDr and HPU’s Healthcare Expert in Residence, regularly visit campus to mentor students.. Beginning with one office in 2001, Downes has led the MyEyeDr. brand to over 800 locations across 27 states and the District of Columbia. Zane retired in 2011 as president and CEO of Tufts Medical Center and Tufts Children’s Hospital, the third-oldest medical center in the country and the sixth-largest employer in Boston, Massachusetts.

Hear from an Alum:



Study abroad with HPU’s Full-Tuition Go Global Grant— up to a $5,000 value!

Possible Careers Include:
• Healthcare system, health plan or medical company administrator
• Health insurance operations director
• Healthcare analyst
• Healthcare manager
• Healthcare operations manager
Michael Biehl, ‘23, Patient Care Coordinator at the Atrium Health Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute
“HPU helped me get to where I am now. My classes enabled me to find my passion within the healthcare industry and not just dream about becoming a part of it. Everyone at HPU was a great resource for me in my professional journey. Professor Steven Alberts, instructor in the Phillips School of Business, was my most impactful mentor at HPU. He encouraged me to find my voice and speak up. He taught me how to effectively communicate in a professional setting, which helped boost my confidence.”


TOP 10 REASONS TO MAJOR
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

International Business at HPU:
High Point University’s International Business Program combines international business and economics, foreign language study, and global cultural knowledge. Depending on interests, students are encouraged to take additional courses in marketing, management, logistics, and finance, as well as social science and humanities courses in international relations and world religions and cultures. A semester-long study-abroad experience is also strongly encouraged.
Economics Association:

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The International Business (INB) major emphasizes international business and economics and other global courses combined with in-depth language study in Spanish, Italian, French, or Chinese. The program is conducted in cooperation with the Department of World Languages with a curriculum that seeks to prepare INB graduates culturally, socially and professionally for this rapidly expanding field of employment in the global economy.
2 You won’t just talk about international business; you’ll get to experience it firsthand. Maymester and semester-long student abroad opportunities will expose you to the ins and outs of INB.
3 Our HPU alumni have accepted positions with Amazon Operations, Aramark Corporation, Forrester Research, Gartner, iAero Airways, J.P. Morgan, JAGGAER Software Solutions, MassMutual, Northwestern Mutual, Paycom, Polymershapes, Selective Insurance, The Hartford, The Vanguard Group and Wright Medical.
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Our internship guarantee is sure to land you a valuable placement, which could be a major stepping stone in securing your first job.
5 Previous INB students have secured internships with Aetna, American Cruise Lines, Ashley Furniture, Club Med, Entertaining Asia, Northrup Grumman, Pfizer, SEI Energy, World Relief, and Yahoo!
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The Office of Career and Professional Development, like your professors, will be there every step of the way to guide and support you, and they’ll offer valuable resources for landing your dream job.
7 You’ll have a variety of clubs to supplement your in-class experience.
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Our faculty of experienced professionals will be your mentors, and they are committed to offering individualized attention to every student.
The student organization is designed to enhance the understanding of economic sciences, develop the community, promote the study of economics and recruit students to the field of economics.
9 Real-world business opportunities will provide you with experiences to talk about in future interviews, giving you a leg up on your competition.
10 According to the Princeton Review, HPU is a top university for business majors.
more information, contact Dr. Michael McCully at:

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
HPU Exchange Partners for Study Abroad:
• La Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT), Costa Rica
• University of Essex, England
• University of Winchester, England
• Canterbury Christ Church University, England
• Groupe École Supérieure de Commerce de Pau (ESC-Pau), France
• Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland
• American University of Rome (AUR), Italy
• University of the West of Scotland, Scotland
• Spanish American Institute of International Education (SAIIE), Spain
• Universidad Nebrija, Spain
• Bangor University, Wales

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As an International Business Major, you could become a:
• Marketing executive
• Sales executive
• Manager of cross-cultural teams
• Export manager
• Supply chain manager
• International finance manager or trader
• Data analyst
• Human resources officer
• + so much more!
Quinn Fletcher, ’24, working toward a Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Law at the American University of Paris
“I would like to thank all of the people that have made these opportunities possible for me, including all of my professors throughout my time at High Point University. My time at HPU has been nothing short of extraordinary, and I can proudly say I am eager to enter this next stage of my life and am able to do so with confidence and the skills necessary to succeed.”


Marketing at HPU:
As a marketing major in HPU’s Phillips School of Business, students learn how to create messages that move products and study the how and the why of organizational success through traditional and digital marketing techniques. Students study distribution, pricing and preparation of goods and services, and develop the communications tools needed to understand and reach people in target markets throughout the globe. Every student in the HPU marketing program will master the professional marketing skills necessary for building lasting customer relationships based on expertise, listening, empathy, trust and value.

1 Marketing is now at the center of any successful enterprise, whether it is a financial institution, a sports team, a retail store or an international corporation.
2 You will learn how to create messages that move products and study the how and the why of business success through traditional and digital marketing techniques.
3 You will study distribution, pricing, and preparation of goods and services, and develop the communications tools needed to understand and reach people in target markets throughout the globe.
4 Our marketing graduates have accepted positions at many organizations known for marketing and talent development, including AT&T, Nestle, Reynolds American, Volvo Group, Gartner and Zenith Media.
5 Marketing offers a diverse career choice, including advertising and promotions manager, content strategist, director of digital marketing, market research analyst, marketing manager, public relations specialist, sales representative, social media manager and search engine optimization specialist.
6 Our internship guarantee is sure to land you a valuable experience, which could be a major stepping stone in security your first job!
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The Office of Career and Professional Development, like your professors, will be there every step of the way to guide and support you—and they’ll offer valuable resources in landing your dream job.
8 According to the Princeton Review, we are a top university for business majors.
American Marketing Association:
The goal of the organization is to further the professional development of students interested in marketing through involvement in marketing events and activities outside the classroom.
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As the No. 1 Regional College in the South and the No. 1 Most innovative College in the south (U.S. News & World Report), HPU will challenge and inspire you every day.
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Real-world opportunities will provide you with experiences to talk about in future interviews, giving you a leg up on your competition.

MARKETING
Experiential Learning and Clubs:
MARKETING IN SPAIN MAYMESTER:
Students have the opportunity to travel with their peers and professors to various parts of Spain. Utilizing classroom space at the University of Salamanca, students combine classroom concepts with real-world experience and travel on the weekends to different regions of the country.
NEUROMARKETING LAB:
HPU’s Biometric Evaluation, Analytics, Cognitive Observation and Neuromarketing (BEACON) lab gives students the opportunity to gain experience in neuromarketing by using biosensors to measure and record brain activity, eye movement, facial expressions, and other physiological responses to advertising and marketing materials.
AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION (AMA):
Open to all majors, HPU’s AMA chapter offers students opportunities to participate in national marketing competitions, an annual collegiate conference, an honor society and much more.
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Key Courses:
• BUA 2000: Business Career Bootcamp
• MGT 3280: Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior
• MKT 3180: Marketing Communications
• MKT 3200 : Consumer Behavior
• MKT 3600: Principles of Marketing and Personal Selling
• MKT 3600: Sales in Dynamic Environments
• MKT 4100: Social Media Marketing
• MKT 4400: Marketing Management
Morgan Pinckney, ’24, Marketing & Communications Rotational Associate at TIAA
“HPU prioritizes hands-on learning experiences like internships, research projects and community service. These experiences helped me apply knowledge in real-life situations and deeply explore my interests. Overall, HPU gave me access to exceptional learning opportunities that helped me grow personally and professionally.”

