Summa cum laude is the highest of the three Latin awards that can be awarded to students who have completed a bachelor’s degree.
Summa cum laude is a greater honor than Magna cum laude or cum laude.
Criteria for an honors degree may include GPA, class ranking, number of hours and special projects completed (such as a thesis), and recommendations from the academic department.
Different institutions will select honor criteria differently.
Latin awards are impressive, but it is impossible to understand how important they are for getting a job.
The Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is a private non-governmental organization that develops accounting standards for state and local governments.
Investment managers are people or organizations who engage in all activities related to financial planning, investing and portfolio management for individuals or organizations.
The MPA is a master’s degree in public relations that prepares recipients of this degree for leadership positions in government and non-governmental organizations.
The National Association of Certified Appraisers and Analysts (NACVA) is a group of business professionals who provide valuation and litigation services.
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) is a certification for Chartered Public Accountants (CPA) allowing them to expand their experience to include financial planning and asset management.