The mission of the Department of Finance is to provide a quality education to students that will prepare them for leadership positions within the finance profession in business. Students acquire financial knowledge and skills that can be applied in a variety of environments.
Objectives
The educational objectives of the Department of Finance for finance majors are as follows:
- Develop a working knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of financial management; Develop oral and written communication skills
- Develop analytical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Provide a framework for assessment and resolution of business ethics issues
- Provide career planning information and job-seeking strategies to assist students in the finance job market
- Develop computer skills including familiarity with the operating systems, electronic spread sheets, and database software
- Instill the attitudes, values, and beliefs of a finance professional.
Goals
The following educational goals are the basis for the development of curriculum, course content and method, and educational assessment:
Knowledge and understanding of the following areas:
- Time value of money
- Financial ratio analysis
- Working capital management
- Risk and return
- Valuation
- Financial markets and institutions
- Security analysis and portfolio management
- Interest rate theory
- Capital budgeting
Skill development in the following areas:
- Oral and written communications
- Business problem solving
- Proficiency with personal computers
- Use of financial calculators
- Career evaluation and job search
