The objective of the concentration in finance and economics is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of economic theory and policy, and how economics relates to the financial environment of business. Specific knowledge is taught in optimal decision-making, fiscal and monetary policies, managerial finance, international trade and finance, investments, real estate, and risk. Students completing the finance and economics concentration can reasonably expect to continue their study at the graduate level or to pursue a career in financial, commercial, or manufacturing firms. The objective of the international business concentration is to provide the student with a sound background in business administration, combined with specialized courses in international business, economics, and political science. Students are encouraged to take a history course with an international orientation as a core requirement.
Many students choose to take a career development internship with an international focus.
The objective of the management concentration is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the various aspects of modern management. Specific knowledge is taught in the areas of human resources management, organizational theory and behavior, production and operations management, and international business. Electives are offered in entrepreneurship and labor relations. Students completing the management program can reasonably expect to find employment in a business firm where they will apply and expand the skills developed in the classroom or to continue study at the graduate level. Marketing The objective of the marketing concentration is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the marketing function in modern business.