Former student athlete receives two job offers 

Tennis brought Martina Muzzolon to ECU – and the United States, for that matter. But now, she is about to head north to be a star with “Big Four” accounting firm Ernst & Young in Boston.

“I’m excited,” Muzzolon said. “[Last summer] I interned with the firm, where I had the opportunity to work with the banking team – my top choice going into the internship. That experience exposed me to large-scale operations, challenged me in new ways and confirmed that this is the environment where I want to grow professionally.”

When that internship ended, she was offered a full-time job with EY to begin after she graduates with her Master of Science in accounting on May 8. EY was the second accounting firm to offer Muzzolon a full-time job. During the previous summer (2024), she interned with Rödl & Partner in Charlotte. They also offered her a job for after she graduated with her MSA. She said as tempting as it was to do that, she wanted to explore the internship with EY in Boston first, and they would win her over.

As with the College of Business students who adhere to the formula – apply what you learn in class in real-time by getting involved and networking – a lot of hard work and grit have gone into Muzzolon’s success. She came to the United States not knowing how to speak English. She quickly became fluent and graduated with her bachelor’s degree earning a 3.9 GPA as an accounting major. She is a two-time member of Beta Gamma Sigma – considered by many to be the premier honor society for business schools – for both her undergraduate and graduate efforts. She is also the spring 2026 Boldt International Student Award winner. The Boldt Award is for international graduate students who display high levels of scholarship, leadership and service.

“What stood out to me was how much [ECU] invests in its students through networking events, career fairs, Employer in the Foyer, student-led organizations and conferences,” Muzzolon said. “These experiences provide insights you simply can’t get in a classroom – from hearing real stories to learning from others’ successes and mistakes.”

Muzzolon will take a little bit of a break this summer as she heads back to Italy to spend time with family and to coach at her old tennis club. She said she will focus on passing her CPA exams before she starts with EY. Then in August, she will begin her career in Boston. “I am incredibly grateful for the people I met at ECU. My professors, my coach and all the people at ECU became true mentors, – consistently supporting and guiding me throughout my journey,” Muzzolon said. “I deeply appreciate the time and effort they invested in helping me succeed. ECU will forever be the best experience of my life!”