Guaranteed Placement with Robert Morris University
Learn how RMU is helping aspiring accountants earn a guaranteed paid internship.
Welcome to RMU's groundbreaking Guaranteed Placement Admission program!
In response to the growing demand for skilled accountants amidst a CPA shortage, we've partnered with the PICPA to offer an unparalleled opportunity. As an aspiring accountant, your skills are in high demand, and this program ensures your success from day one. Upon admission, students will receive a guaranteed paid internship offer from a prestigious CPA firm, with the exciting potential to transition into a full-time position upon graduation. With RMU's unwavering support and industry connections, your career in accounting is destined for greatness. Join us today and take the first step toward a thriving future! This program is offered to qualified international students.
EARN YOUR M.B.A. IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Shape your future with an M.B.A. in Business Analytics, a uniquely designed STEM M.B.A. that merges business acumen with data-driven decision-making. The program is offered by the AACSB accredited Rockwell School of Business at Robert Morris University. Graduates of the M.B.A.-BA will receive both an M.B.A. and a certificate in Business Analytics.
For international students, the STEM M.B.A. designation offers an additional advantage. Optional practical training (OPT) provides many F-1 visa students with the opportunity to work in the U.S. for up to 12 months, gaining valuable experience related to their field of study. Students graduating from STEM M.B.A. programs may apply for a 24-month extension to their post-completion OPT, providing up to 36 months of temporary employment in the U.S.
AACSB ACCREDITED
Robert Morris University is the first institution in Western Pennsylvania that receives the dual accreditations in business and accounting from AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB provides quality assurance, business education intelligence, and professional development services to over 1,000 accredited business schools worldwide.
WHY CHOOSE RMU FOR YOUR M.B.A. in Business Analytics?
RMU’s professional M.B.A. in Business Analytics is highly ranked nationally and:
Employs an applications-based curriculum delivered through case studies, assignments, and discussions designed to emulate real-life work experiences.
Uses a hybrid mode to deliver classes.
Combines the best of face-to-face and online classes.
Offers face-to-face, virtual networking, and professional development opportunities to interact with your classmates, industry professionals, and faculty.
Models curriculum on employment demands expressed by RMU’s corporate partners, honing your knowledge and expertise for success in today's business environment.
Enhance your leadership capabilities and improve your performance with the help of a one-on-one career coach.
Guarantees small class sizes, with online classes capped at 23 to encourage interaction and personal feedback.
Includes a success coach to assist you with all course registration and ensure you are aware of deadlines and requirements so that you graduate in a timely fashion.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
- Admissions requirements for the MBA-Business Analytics program can be found here.
- GMAT is waived for students with an undergraduate degree from an AACSB-accredited business school.
- Students applying to this Guaranteed Job Placement program must have received (or expect to receive the degree prior to the start of the program) an undergraduate degree in accounting from AACSB-accredited business schools or RMU’s international partner universities outside the United States.
- Multiple rounds of virtual interviews are required for selected students. Students will be notified for virtual interviews after applications are received.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Contact the program director indicating your intention to apply for the guarantee placement program.
- Step 2: Submit a fast, free online application here. [link to graduate application site]
- Step 3: Interview with the program faculty and firm representatives if selected.
Contact
- Jacob C. Peng, Ph.D., CISA
- MBA Director
- peng@rmu.edu
- 412-397-6385
CURRICULUM
16-month completion: August 2025 – December 2026, taking the following courses:
MBAD6110 Financial Management and Accounting for Decision Makers
MBAD6020 Customer Value/Digital World
MBAD6215 Analytical Meth For Dec-Making
MBAD6520 Business Analytics
MBAD6525 Marketing Analytics
MBAD6540 Accounting Analytics
MBAD6015 Leading With Agility
ACCT7903 Professional Accounting Internship
MBAD6245 Today´s Global Bus Environm
MBAD6510 Global Ops/Supply Chain Mgmt
Note that courses are subject to change at the Program Director's discretion.
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