Student Profile
Elizabeth Ku
MPAc 13
Dec 21, 2012
Previous Position
Finance and Grants Coordinator
Discovery Museum Science and Space Center
Sacramento, Calif.
Previous Degree
B.A., Economics and Asian Studies
Cornell University | Ithaca, N.Y.
Fast Facts
- Secured tens of thousands of grant dollars for Discovery Museum
- Team-oriented; highly self-directed
- Undergraduate senior thesis: “Online Book Previewing: Revenue and Copyright Implications”
- Former flautist, Cornell University Wind Symphony
- Studied in Hong Kong; speaks beginner Mandarin
- Passionate about: museums, libraries, bookstores, outreach to senior citizens
“The MPAc program, beyond ensuring a strong technical accounting
knowledge and satisfying the educational requirements to sit for
the CPA exam, emphasizes problem
solving, ethical awareness and group collaboration—all essential
to securing and thriving in my ideal role in either the
government or not-for-profit accounting sector.”

