School of Accounting and Financial Economics

The School of Accounting and Financial Economics prepares students for careers in public, corporate, not-for-profit organizations, and professional certifications. Students are prepared for graduate, professional, and advanced studies in accounting, finance, and economics.

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply accounting concepts and methods to interpret financial statements for evaluating the financial position and performance of organizations.
Prepare, interpret and analyze accounting information for internal control, planning, performance evaluation, and coordination to continuously improve business processes.
Explain basic investment and financing decisions using financial management concepts, and methods.
Apply skills in economic modeling, forecasting, and financial economics.
Demonstrate a solid understanding of economics and its role in public, private and nonprofit organizations.

Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree

Completion of all program requirements as specified in the School of Accounting and Financial Economics, as indicated in the curriculum, including a grade of “C” or better in all required core, major and minor coursework. Students must earn at least the minimum passing grade, as described in the University Catalog or General Education Core which requires students to earn a “C” or better to satisfy the English Core requirement.

Program Activities/Opportunities

AEA - American Economic Association (Open to Financial Economics majors).
BUSECON - Business/Economics student organization that meets monthly to discuss business and economic topics of current interest (Open to all College of Business majors).
ENACTUS - Entrepreneurial, Action and Us (Open to all majors).
FIC - Finance and Investment Club (Open to Financial Economics majors).
NABA - National Association of Black Accountants (Open to all College of Business majors).
NEA - National Economic Association (Open to Financial Economics majors).
Phi Gamma Nu - professional business fraternity (Open to all majors).
SAC - Student Advisory Council (Organization that serves as a liaison between the College of Business Dean and business students, as well as advises the College of Business Dean on how to promote the welfare and interests of business students). The council consist of:

- Seven students and one faculty.
- One student representative from Accounting, Business Administration and Financial Economics.
- Four students from each classification (Freshperson/Sophomore/Junior/Senior).

Programs

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