Business is the largest program at Simpson, led by an experienced faculty who excel in their discipline. Degrees are offered in accounting, economics, international management, management and marketing. The classroom challenges students to develop and demonstrate a mastery of skills including logical, consistent, critical and creative thinking; effective communication; and responsible and confident leadership. Several organizations are designed to enrich the student’s education: Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Phi Beta Lambda business club, on-site business seminars and various internship opportunities.

• Accounting students may apply to take the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam. In Iowa students who pass the exam must have accumulated a total of 150 semester hours of college credit before they will be awarded a CPA certificate.  Students are able to complete 150 hours in four years at Simpson.

• Simpson students first-time CPA pass rate is three times higher than the national average.

Recent jobs and internships
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, RSM McGladrey Inc., IRS, Pricewaterhouse Coopers and the State of Iowa Auditor’s Office.

“The education I received at Simpson helped prepare me to succeed after graduation. Diversity of classes and exposure to many different areas of study within the department enhanced my ability to excel in a variety of situations in business and in life.”

Todd Walkup—Class of 2001
Marketing Manager, Aggreko LLC