Case studies, and other experiential forms of learning, are employed to develop critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and project management skills. Required internships allow students to apply course content in an organizational setting and examine possible career choices. Students graduate with a portfolio of course projects to demonstrate skills and competencies necessary for tomorrow's organizations. If you imagine yourself eventually assuming a managerial or leadership role in a large corporation, either in the U.S. or abroad, or see yourself starting and managing your own company, this is the program for you. This major is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the dynamics of the global economy.
Opportunities exist to study or do internships abroad.
Graduates are currently managing in such companies as PricewaterhouseCoopers, PictureTel, and Kraft. Many graduates have also started their own companies. Whether you have corporate finance as a career goal or you would like to assist a nonprofit enterprise flourish through strong financial stewardship, the Simmons Managerial Finance major prepares you for a wide variety of finance environments. This major combines the strength of the Management program with a strong financial skill set. Simmons finance alumnae are currently working in major institutions such as FleetBoston, Paine Webber, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.