To prepare students for work in a global economy, courses are offered in international marketing, management, and finance. Business students can also prepare for an international market by taking courses in foreign language, foreign cultures, and international history and economics. Due to the broad nature of the discipline and the liberal arts background, graduates are prepared not only for careers as financial advisors, but in any area of business. Recent finance graduates have been hired at Bay Financial Association, Fleet Bank, IDX Corporation, American Tourister, and the Internal Revenue Service. Individuals who wish to teach at the elementary or secondary level may participate in the teacher certification program.
Students take a variety of education courses in addition to their major requirements.
The program is capped by a 15 week full-time classroom experience in the senior year. Graduates are then certified in Massachusetts as novice teachers, completing the first of a two-level teacher certification process that continues in graduate school. Many other states have already adopted a similar program, or are moving towards it. Go to Menu Honors and awards Each year, outstanding finance students are recognized at the University Honors Convocation. Individuals may participate in the University Honors Program.