{"id":135,"date":"2016-09-02T17:09:59","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T17:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/programs\/finance\/"},"modified":"2022-06-13T13:54:31","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T13:54:31","slug":"finance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/programs\/finance\/","title":{"rendered":"Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"page-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<div class=\"row page-row\">\n<div class=\"course-wrapper col-md-12 col-sm-12\">\n<p class=\"featured-image page-row\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-470 img-responsive\" src=\"http:\/\/wcsu.wpengine.com\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/fin3.jpg\" alt=\"Four students of diversity wearing business atire sit around a table in the Ancell Learning Commons in WCSU's Westside Classroom Building. They are taking notes on an article as a female student reads it aloud.\" width=\"750\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/fin3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/10\/fin3-300x120.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-row\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4094\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/AACSB-logo-accredited-color-RGB-300x101.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/AACSB-logo-accredited-color-RGB-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/AACSB-logo-accredited-color-RGB-768x260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/07\/AACSB-logo-accredited-color-RGB.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 148px) 100vw, 148px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why study finance at WCSU? <\/strong><br \/>\nStudents at WCSU learn that great decision-making in money management centers around sound financial practices.\u00a0 In any business or corporate setting, this is handled by those with a strong finance education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The growth of corporations hinges on successful finance strategies<\/strong><br \/>\nThe finance field focuses on in-depth studies of money and banking, financial institutions and markets, financial assets valuation, investments and portfolio management, risk and return analysis, use of derivatives to hedge against risk, and proper strategies to keep a business financially healthy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A WCSU finance degree leads to . . . a fast track for finance careers\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nToday, many WCSU finance grads from the Ancell School of Business are already in the workforce using practical skills to analyze financial issues.\u00a0 They work with proven methodologies and contribute to resolving challenges of business, industry and nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tabbed-info page-row\">\n<ul id=\"myTab\" class=\"nav nav-tabs responsive-tabs\">\n<li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#tab1\">Program Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tab2\">Mission<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tab3\">Learning Outcomes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tab4\">Minor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tab5\">Program Details<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tab6\">Student Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"tab1\" class=\"tab-pane active\">\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled no-margin-bottom\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled no-margin-bottom\">\n<li><strong>Program type:<\/strong> <em>Bachelor of Business Administration<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Minors \/ Options: <\/strong>Financial Investments and Markets Option, Financial Management Option, Minor in Finance Investments, and Financial Management Option<\/li>\n<li><strong>School: <\/strong> <em>Ancell School of Business<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary Location: <\/strong> <em>Westside Campus<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Faculty: <\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/asb\/fin\/faculty\/\"><em>Listing<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Advisory Board Members:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/admissions\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022\/06\/Biographies-of-Advisory-Board-Members-2022.pdf\"><em>Listing<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Program Information: <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"fa-ul\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad\/asb\/programs\/finance\/#investmentsandmarketsoption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (Financial Investments and Markets Option)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 25px;\">Graduates of this program can pursue careers as investment analysts, securities traders, investment bankers and in a host of careers that require analytical ability and the commitment to solving unique and challenging financial problems.<\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled no-margin-bottom\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled no-margin-bottom\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"fa-ul\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad\/asb\/programs\/finance\/#managementoption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (Financial Management Option)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 25px;\">This option is designed for future bankers, financial analysts, financial planners and a number of related careers that require the ability to synthesize a broad range of financial, accounting and economic variables to make sound financial decisions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab2\" class=\"tab-pane\">\n<p>The finance department is dedicated to the principles of quality teaching and the practice of professional excellence. Consistent with the school and University mission, the department is committed to providing finance students with the theoretical background, critical thinking and practical skills necessary for pursuing a career in financial investments and markets, financial management or international finance.<\/p>\n<p>The department prepares its students with the methods of financial planning, financial analysis and control, and for management of complex, changing forms of financial risk.<\/p>\n<p>The finance department is also committed to providing all business students with the statistical knowledge and computer expertise necessary to make data-based decisions across all functional areas of business. The finance program emphasizes the development of the analytical, quantitative, statistical, and communication methodologies necessary for success in the financial industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab3\" class=\"tab-pane\">\n<p>A graduate of\u00a0the Finance Department should be\u00a0able\u00a0to :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrate\u00a0knowledge\u00a0of\u00a0\u00a0portfolio\u00a0management, security valuations, financial\u00a0statement analysis, and\u00a0risk-return\u00a0analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate\u00a0 knowledge\u00a0of financial\u00a0planning, long &amp; short\u00a0term financing , and the functions of financial\u00a0management.<\/li>\n<li>Apply\u00a0basic\u00a0analytical\u00a0and\u00a0quantitative\u00a0techniques\u00a0to\u00a0solve\u00a0complex\u00a0problems and\u00a0make\u00a0sound financial\u00a0decisions.<\/li>\n<li>Utilize\u00a0computer based\u00a0analytic methods<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate\u00a0knowledge\u00a0of domestic and\u00a0international markets &amp; institutions<\/li>\n<li>Effectively\u00a0communicate\u00a0financial\u00a0problems\u00a0and\u00a0solutions\u00a0orally and\u00a0in writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab4\" class=\"tab-pane\">\n<p><strong>Minor Program Information: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"fa-ul\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/programsheets\/Minor-Finance-Investments.pdf\">Minor in Finance Investments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/programsheets\/Minor-Finance-Management.pdf\">Minor in Finance Management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab5\" class=\"tab-pane\">\n<p>To learn more about the Finance degree, please follow the links below<\/p>\n<ul class=\"fa-ul\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/asb\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Ancell School of Business<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/catalogs\/undergraduate\/asb\/programs\/finance\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Catalog Entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/catalogs\/undergraduate\/asb\/courses\/finance\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Course Descriptions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/asb\/fin\/faculty\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab6\" class=\"tab-pane\">\n<ul class=\"fa-ul\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/advising\/\">Academic Advisement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/ancell-commons\/ancell-clubs-and-organizations-home-page\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Ancell Clubs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/alc\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Ancell Commons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/scholarships\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Ancell Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/careersuccess\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Career Success Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/registration\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Course Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/asb\/why-intern\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Internships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/asb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2021-2022-Student-Success-Manual-Final-21-8-12.pdf\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>Student Success Manual<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wcsu.edu\/writingcenter\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>The Writing Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/csi\/the-center-for-student-involvement\/our-office-new\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\"><\/i>WCSU Clubs and Organizations <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Why study finance at WCSU? 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