Growing up in a small town, Derek Koppes knew he didn’t want to attend a college that was too big. UNI was just the right size for Derek. He knew it would be the perfect environment to build close relationships with his peers and professors. 

Once he was at UNI, Derek went through Principles of Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting. These classes made him want to pursue an accounting degree. They exposed him to the prestige of the accounting major at UNI. He also saw the opportunities UNI accounting graduates are afforded throughout their careers and knew that was the path he wanted to take.

“I always wanted to find something that would continually push me and force me to learn new things, and pursuing a career in business is where I can take that competitive fire that I’ve developed throughout my life and put that passion into my studies in accounting,” he said.

UNI has so much to offer its students, from student organizations to tutoring to internship opportunities. Students don’t just leave UNI with an accounting degree. They leave ready for business!

One of the things that stands out about UNI’s accounting major is the interaction between the professors and students. Professors take the time to get to know their students individually. 

Graduating from the UNI accounting program puts you in good company. So many UNI accounting alumni have gone on to become CFOs for Fortune 500 companies or partners at some of the largest accounting firms in the nation. A UNI business degree can take you anywhere! 

If you want to set yourself up for success in the accounting field, earn your accounting degree through UNI! Our graduates enjoy a 100% career placement and are the preferred choice of top 5 accounting firms.