Revised March 16, 2021
DePaul University
School of Accountancy & MIS
ACC 250 ‐ Career Management for Accountants
Spring 2021 – Remote
Course Syllabus
Instructor: XXX
Office: 6000 DePaul Center
(312) 362‐6760 (office)
Email: XXX
Hours by appointment
Course Description: This course is a 2 credit course designed to explore and manage the professional expectations and
career potential of your Accounting major. Students will participate in hands‐on resume building activities, practice
interviews and apply research and evaluation skills to execute job search and career management strategies. Students
will learn about Career Center resources and internship opportunities as ways to prepare for successful job searches and
to maximize their potential for long term professional growth.
This is a remote class, so there will not be any live class sessions. All material will be posted on D2L, based upon the
schedule in the most current syllabus.
Course Learning Objectives:
1. Students will be assigned a mentor who is a member of the accounting community, and who are model
examples of an accounting education in action. Students will apply networking, research, and communication
skills in the process.
2. Students will apply writing skills in the preparation and/or updating of professional quality resumes, cover
letters, emails, follow‐up letters and building a professional LinkedIn profile.
3. Students will analyze and demonstrate the key elements of an effective approach to a job interview, including
practice interviews, preparation, follow‐up, and appropriate standards of business etiquette, offer acceptance
and appearance during the interview and on the job.
4. Students will learn about career opportunities in the accounting field and different company environments.
5. Students will gain an understanding of the transition from college to a first job and learn realistic expectations
for this transition and beyond.
Online Course Blueprint
Each week, we will address some area of career strategy and management. Here are the expectations for a typical week:
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Recorded lectures: The recorded lectures for each week are similar to the type of lecture you would expect in a
classroom setting.
Assignments: Each week, you will have an assignment designed to advance your career strategy and success.
Other online material: As appropriate, I may post third party material (podcasts, etc.) that may be helpful to your
understanding of the material covered each week.
Discussion board: Each week, I expect you to actively participate in the “issue of the week”, and share at least one
thoughtful comment. You should also use the Discussion Board for any general questions you have about the
material or our class.
For purposes of this class, the week will run from Monday through the following Sunday. So, material related to the first
class will be posted on Monday, March 29, and then weekly on every subsequent Monday.