Finance
Mission
The mission of the Department of Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics is to provide undergraduate and graduate students a business education that is grounded in real-world best practice and illuminated by Catholic social thought. Our programs equip students with an outstanding professional competence that is fully integrated with the Franciscan value of transformational leadership in order for them to become business leaders that are ready to advance society in both profit and non-profit organizations.
Aims
Within the area of finance, courses provide knowledge of business, national, and international finance, which is essential to the operation of our modern, dynamic economic system. Courses in this area cover the scope and methodology of financial instruments and institutions.
In addition to the required courses, students may take elective courses in a wide variety of areas including the humanities and physical and social sciences in order to provide a sound liberal arts foundation.
Assessment Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
- Identify and distinguish the most essential definitions and theories in the core areas of business.
- Develop effective written forms of communication which demonstrate analytical and critical-thinking skills using decision support tools in an integrated manner in the analysis of organizational problems and challenges.
- Develop and present effective oral forms of communication.
- Evaluate ethical issues involving complex organizational and societal issues in light of Catholic social thought.
- Examine evidence-based solutions for contemporary ethical business challenges within a team-based problem-solving framework.