PricewaterHouseCoopers Scholars Program
Only students with the most distinguished credentials are selected to become members of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Scholars Program at Binghamton University.
Management and Accounting students get a head start in the business world through close interaction and collaboration with esteemed faculty; development of connections with PwC staff; supportive upper-class mentors who help students excel in professional and personal goals; and honors seminars featuring guest speakers from the local and New York City business communities where students learn best business practices.
Other highlights of the PwC Scholars Program at Binghamton University include:
- Special advising and mentoring by PwC Scholars Program advisor.
- Honors certificate issued by the PwC and the School of Management.
- Annual week-long international experience – Past cities have included Hong Kong, Paris, London and Dublin. Accompanied by a PwC recruiter, students spend time at PwC headquarters in various cities abroad, absorb the culture and learn business practices at the hosting PwC office.
- Dinners and events, such as basketball games, with PwC staff and partners.
- Special writing and presentation courses to enhance written and oral communication skills needed to succeed in the business world.
- Guaranteed freshmen first-choice housing (www.reslife.binghamton.edu) preference and early course registration within your class.
- Community service – Students give back to their community while learning how to manage large projects. Past projects include planting bushes and flowers, building a community garden and restoring a park in the city of Binghamton. Students work alongside partners from PwC.
- Networking opportunities within the program with program alumni and others.
Admission is highly competitive and granted during the admissions process to Binghamton University. Approximately 125 students, freshmen through seniors, are enrolled in the program.