Internal Audit Program
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The Internal Audit Program offers coursework and experiences to prepare students to work with one company across all departments to solve their biggest challenges. The program provides high-impact experiences, case study competitions, mentoring opportunities with professionals, trips, and invitations to attend program-only networking events.
Program Overview
How to Apply
Applications are Closed
Mays undergraduate majors who are enrolled in or have completed ACCT 229 are welcome to apply.
Summary
Credit Hours: 15
Eligible Applicants: All Mays Undergraduate Majors
Prerequisite: Enrolled in or have completed ACCT 229
Students must apply and be accepted to program to begin the coursework. All program requirements must be completed prior to graduation.
Application Details
Below is a list of application requirements and information for pre-requisites for each applicant.
- Open to all Mays undergraduate majors
- Students should be enrolled in or have completed ACCT 229
- Students should be willing to complete the 15 credit hours of the program coursework before graduation
Application Timeline
Step 1 – Informational
Come meet Internal Audit Program faculty and students and learn more about why you should consider this program. There will be food and prizes! Each session covers the same information.
Step 2 – Application Deadline
Complete an application by March 31, 2026
Step 3 – Interview
After the application due date, the program will contact you by email to schedule an interview. Interviews occur in person in Wehner. Your interviewers may include program faculty, advisory board members, and/or current program students.
Step 4 – Receive Academic Decision
Shortly after completion of the interview, those accepted into the Internal Audit Program will receive their academic decision.
Step 5 – Begin Program
Start program coursework and take advantage of the program benefits!
Advising
Our High Impact Courses are designed to be practical no matter your career plans. The program will improve your critical thinking, analytics, and expand your opportunities with professionals. Talk to your advisor or the program team to learn if this course is right for you.
Program Coursework
At graduation, students will receive a certificate which is recognized by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Internal Auditing Education Partnership program. To meet the requirements of the certificate, students must earn a grade of “C” or better in the required 15 credit hours of coursework. For Accounting and Finance students considering the CPA exam, the accounting courses in the program count towards the required hours of obtaining CPA eligibility.
Courses
Traditional Course work – 9 Credit Hours:
- ACCT 427 – Accounting Information Systems
- ACCT 408 – Internal Audit
- ACCT 450 – Accounting Ethics
Internship – 3 Credit Hours:
- An internship experience is required. Internships could be traditional, full-time work during a summer semester or significant part-time work during a spring or fall semester while completing coursework. Students ideally would complete their internship the summer after their junior year, but the timing can be flexible.
Program-Approved Elective – 3-6 Credit Hours:
- Students choose to take an elective in a personal interest area that aligns with the learning objectives of the program, such as an emphasis on data analytics or IT auditing. Courses will continue to be reviewed for alignment with program objectives and new courses may be added
The James Benjamin Department of Accounting
Accounting is the universal language of business and is essential for decision making. Accountants use financial expertise, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to help clients make better decisions. The James Benjamin Department of Accounting’s mission is to create an environment that prepares students for any path they choose in a constantly evolving business environment. Our faculty includes award-winning instructors and accomplished scholars and our programs are regularly ranked in the top 10 in national rankings.
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Advisory Board
The Internal Audit Program Advisory Board provides guidance to our students in the form of networking, recruiting, educating, and mentoring. With representation from industries like energy, technology, travel, and retail, students have the opportunity to explore their interests through interactions with these firms at speaker events, office visits, and coffee chats.
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