Charles F Dolan School of Business Sophomore Symposium

Charles F. Dolan School of Business Sophomore Symposium Class of 2016

Charles F. Dolan School of Business Your Future Begins Now v Plan Ahead v Be Proactive v Take Ownership of your Education & Career Plans v Embrace the Opportunities & Resources Available

Charles F. Dolan School of Business Curriculum (41 courses / 123 credits) University Core (63 Credits) Business Core (27 Credits) v v v v v Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Intro. to Information Systems Intro. to Finance Intro. to Management Principles of Marketing Operations Management Legal Environment of Business Strategy in the Global Environment Majors (18 Credits) v. Accounting v. Finance v. Information Systems v. International Business v. Management v. Marketing Electives (15 Credits) v 4 Free Electives v 1 Business Elective

Dolan School of Business Majors ACCOUNTING Accounting Department Dr. Joan Van Hise, Chair

Accounting Department Accounting Careers Public Accounting Careers v. Auditing v. Consulting v. Tax Planning v. Tax Return Prep v. Forensic Accounting

Accounting Department Accounting Careers Non-Public Accounting Careers v. CFO v. Treasure v. Accountant v. Corporate Controller v. Litigation Consultant

Accounting Department Accounting Employers Most Fairfield graduates work toward CPA certification at… v. Big 4 Firms §Deloitte; Ernst & Young §KPMG; Pricewaterhouse. Coopers v. National Firms §e. g. , UHY §e. g. , Mc. Gladrey & Pullen v. Regional/Local Firms §e. g. , Blum Shapiro §e. g. , Dylewsky, Goldberg & Brenner

Accounting Department Steps to CPA Certification Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and… v. Exam §Uniform CPA Exam v. Education §~30 more credit hours of study §Options include MSA/MST/MBA degree v. Work Experience §~ 1 -3 years post-bachelor’s degree v. Continuing Professional Education §~40 hours/year of professional training v. Key: requirements vary state-by-state §Consult with an accounting faculty member for state specific requirements

Accounting Department Accounting Information Systems Minor v. Highlights the impact of technology on the accounting profession v. For students who want to supplement an Accounting or other major v. Required courses: §AC 11 Introduction to Financial Accounting §IS 100 Introduction to Information Systems §AC 203 Intermediate Accounting I §AC 265 Accounting Information Systems §IS 240 Systems Analysis and Logical Design §IS 260 Database Systems

Accounting Department Accounting Co-Curricular Activities v. Accounting Club §Monthly meetings with speakers §Previous speakers from WWE, Bromley Teas, IRS §Opportunities for underclassmen to become leaders v. Beta Alpha Psi §Honor Fraternity for Accounting/Fin’l Information Professionals §Must be an Accounting Major/Minor or AIS Minor §GPA > 3. 0 v. ALPFA (Association for Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting) §Open to all Accounting and Finance Majors/Minors §Meetings with speakers & service opportunities §Opportunities for underclassmen to become leaders

Dolan School of Business Majors FINANCE Finance Department Dr. Walter Hlawitschka, Chair

Finance Department Finance Programs Undergraduate Programs: v. Finance Major (18 credits, 3 required and 3 electives) v. Finance Minor (15 credits, Intro to Finance, 2 required and 2 electives)

Finance Department Finance Programs Graduate Programs: v. MS in Finance (30 credits, 7 required courses plus 3 electives) The program may be completed within a year on a full time basis v. MBA with concentration in Finance

Finance Department Practical Experience Before Graduation Internships for Finance Majors v v v v Morgan Stanley Merrill Lynch Smith Barney UBS Wachovia Various Hedge Funds And More… Many of these internships have led to job offers

Finance Department Practical Experience in Finance Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) v A group of students manage a small portion of the University endowment under the direction of a faculty member New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) v A team of students under the direction of a faculty member competes with several participating business schools in doing security analysis.

Finance Department Practical Experience in Finance BEST Classroom v We offer simulation of securities trading as well as hands on experience with the Reuters terminal for security analysis and research Finance Club v Finance Club analyzes the workings of financial markets and the financial intermediaries involved. Students attend presentations from companies to learn about future career options. All majors are welcome!

Finance Department Careers in Finance A Broad Outline… v Commercial Banking v Corporate Finance v Financial Planning v Insurance v Investment Banking v Money Management v Real Estate

Finance Department Professional Certifications v. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) v. Certified Financial Planner (CFP) v. Financial Risk Manager (FRM) v. Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)

Dolan School of Business Majors Information Systems Department Dr. James He, Chair

Information Systems Department Who We Are – The Innovation Process Business Clients Problems Plans/Specs Solutions Hardware/ Software IS Professionals Technology Providers

Information Systems Department What We Do – Common Job Descriptions v Project Management v New Product Development v Management and Systems Consulting v Process Improvement/Reengineering v Business Process Outsourcing v Systems Design & Acquisition v Information Services & Support

Information Systems Department Where We Work – Employment / Intern Prospects v No let-up in demand for IS graduates v Opportunities in every industry v Recent employers include v UBS, Merrill Lynch, … v Ernst & Young, KPMG, … v Mc. Kinsey, Gartner Group, Pw. C Consulting, … v General Electric, Pitney Bowes, … v IBM, United Technologies, … v And many more

Dolan School of Business Majors International Business International Studies Program College of Arts and Sciences and Dolan School of Business Dr. Terry-Ann Jones – Director Mr. Jermain Griffin – Associate Director

International Business Program Overview International Studies Program The International Studies program draws from an interdisciplinary group of faculty, practitioners and students from all over the world. The program offers the following majors: v International Studies (BA College of Arts and Sciences) v International Business (BS Dolan School of Business)

International Business Program International Business Major Foundational Courses IL 50 World Regions IL 51 Challenges of Global Politics IL 52 Cultural and Political Economy (INBU majors take EC 11 and EC 12) IL 300 Capstone

International Business Program International Business Major Choose two electives from the following thematic areas: v Global Development v Conflict, Peace building, and Diplomacy v Social Justice and Humanitarianism Choose a co-curricular minor or major with the Dolan School of Business

International Business Program Resources v Internship Program v International Business/Studies Club v Model United Nations Club v Program events v Study Abroad v Fulbright and other scholarships

Dolan School of Business Majors MANAGEMENT Management Department Dr. Carl Scheraga, Chair

Management Department Management is… What is Management? v Getting things done through other people v Learning how to motivate others v Teamwork v Leadership v Learning how to work with different kinds of people v Understanding Ethics v Understanding legal implications

Management Department Management is essential to… v. Success in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Info Systems, International Business v. Careers in Human Resource Management v. Careers in Law

Management Department The Management Major v. General Management v. Concentrations in: v. Business and Society v. Human Resources

Management Department Additional Offerings… v. The Management Minor v. Business Law and Ethics Minor v. Entrepreneurship Minor v. Environmental Studies

Management Department Career Opportunities Recent Employers Include… v. GE Energy v. NBC Universal v. UBS v. New Milford Police Department v. Bank of America v. United Technologies Corp. v. Walt Disney World v And many more…

Dolan School of Business Majors MARKETING Marketing Department Dr. Rajasree Rajamma, Chair

Marketing Department What is Marketing? Marketing is the activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

Marketing Department Marketing Major For an 18 -credit Major: v MK 212 - Consumer Behavior v MK 311 - Marketing Research v MK 312 - Global Marketing v 3 MK Electives* *Following courses available; specific course combinations create concentrations (based on career interests) within the major: v. Sales/Sales Management v. Advertising v. Internet Marketing v. Marketing Channels v. Business to Business Marketing v. Public Relations v. Brand Management v. Contemporary Issues

Marketing Department Marketing Minor For a 15 -credit Minor: v MK 101 - Principles of Marketing v MK 212 - Consumer Behavior v MK 311 - Marketing Research v 2 MK Electives* *Following courses available: v. Sales/Sales Management v. Advertising v. Internet Marketing v. Global Marketing v. Marketing Channels v. Business to Business Marketing v. Public Relations v. Brand Management v. Contemporary Issues

Marketing Department Practical Experience Internships provide valuable experiences and networking opportunities within the various fields of marketing. The DSB Internship Program provides for-credit opportunities in many areas, including: v. Advertising v. Financial services v. Marketing communications v. Marketing research v. Public relations v. Sports marketing

Marketing Department Career Opportunities v Advertising v Brand development v Distribution/Vendor relations v Marketing research v Merchandising v Public relations v Retailing v Sales (products, services, financial services)

Curriculum Minors and Complementary Programs DSB Minors Interdisciplinary Programs v Accounting v American Studies v. Accounting Information Systems v Latin and Caribbean Studies v. Business Law and Ethics v Women’s Studies v. Finance v Asian Studies v. Information Systems v Environmental Studies v. Management v International Studies v. Marketing v Peace and Justice Studies v. Operations Management v Black Studies v And More… What will your individualized plan of study be?

Curriculum Complementary Programs Complimentary Programs within Arts and Sciences… v Politics v Economics v Visual and Performing Arts – Art History, Studio Art, New Media, Theatre v Math v Foreign Language v Communication v History v And More… What will your individualized plan of study be?

Charles F. Dolan School of Business Advising & Registration v. Advisor/Advisee Relationship v. Plan Ahead v. Be Prepared v. Utilize All Resources v Faculty Advisors v Deans/Assistant Deans v Department Chairs v Degree Evaluation

Charles F. Dolan School of Business Extra-Curricular Involvement • Accounting Club • Finance Club • International Studies Club • Management Club • Marketing Club ü Develop Leadership Skills ü Develop a Professional Identity ü Personal Development ü Professional Development • Information Systems Club • Beta Alpha Psi • Fairfield Investment Group • Young Business Leaders of America

Charles F. Dolan School of Business Career Planning Center Ms. Cath Borgman, Director

Charles F. Dolan School of Business Career Planning CAREER COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS v. Personalized Resume Review v. Workshops v. Cover Letter/Resume. Writing v. Interviewing v. Choosing a Major v. Job Search Strategies v. Career Fair Prep v. Networking v. Business Etiquette v Personalized Career Interest, Personality, and Values Assessment v. Strong Interest Inventory v. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Charles F. Dolan School of Business Career Planning Services Available… v Career Fairs v On-Campus Recruiting/e. Recruiting v Practice Interviews v Employer Presentations & Information v Informational Interviewing v Career/Internship Resources on the Web

Charles F. Dolan School of Business INTERNSHIPS Ms. Tara Rupp, Director of Internships

Internship Program Purpose of Internship Program v Career-related work experience for qualified students v Extension of a student’s academic program v Opportunity for practical application and testing of principles and theories

Internship Program Classification v Complete and apply an internship in one of two ways v. For three academic credits applied as an elective v. Not-for-credit v. One credit internships are available during the summer and winter break v All DSB internship listings qualify for credit v Students may receive both academic credit and compensation v Internships are offered Fall, Spring and Summer

Internship Program Logistics v Internship database is located on MENTOR. Click on Institutional Tools tab on the top menu bar and then on the Internships tab on the resulting page. v Email – trupp@fairfield. edu – attach resume as an MS Word document v First internship must be in your major; may pursue second internship in a business minor v Not restricted to internships on the database

Internship Program Eligibility and Requirements To be eligible to earn academic credit for an internship, a student must have… v v v v Completed Sophomore year GPA 2. 5+ Approval prior to starting internship Work a minimum of 12 hours per week 6 -8 page paper Meet with assigned Faculty Internship Advisor Register for credit in the 391/392/393/394 course listing

Internship Program Additional Internship Information v 8 total internship credits may be earned v Applied as electives v Will not substitute any course in major or minor field of study v Two internships at same placement v Grading – Pass/Fail

Internship Program Expectations of Interns seeking academic credit as well as those who are not… v Behave in a professional manner v All students are representatives of the University v The Director of Internships maintains regular contact with companies v Feedback is obtained whether or not credit is being sought v On-line evaluation to be completed by all interns

Internship Program Responsibilities for students seeking academic credit… v For-Credit Internship Application & job description v Minimum 12 hours per week v Meet with Faculty Internship Advisor v Complete v On-line a final paper evaluation

Internship Program The Internship Faculty Advisor The role of the faculty advisor is to… v Discuss v May parameters of the paper assign additional independent study v Focus on relating experience to course work in student’s major v Read and grade paper

Internship Program Participating Companies/Organizations v Merrill Lynch v Octagon Inc. v UBS v Morgan Stanley Smith Barney v Ameriprise Financial Services v Michael Kors v GE Corp. State Tax Group v Letarte Swimwear v J Brand Jeans v CBS Sports Network v Hearst Corp. /Esquire v Praxair v And More…

Internship Program Advantages of an Internship v Academic credit v Professional work experience v Marketable skills v Resume building v Competitive edge v Test-drive a career choice v Meet professionals who will mentor v Develop confidence

Internship Program Advantages of an Internship v New knowledge in specialized field v Sharpen communication skills v Apply classroom theory v Networking v Possible job offer

Internship Program Sophomore Year Prepare during sophomore year… v Utilize the Office of Career Planning v Resume Writing v Cover Letter v Become Familiar with DSB Internship Database and Eligibility Requirements

Internship Program Internships TO GET A JOB YOU NEED EXPERIENCE; TO GET EXPERIENCE YOU NEED A JOB. AN INTERNSHIP COULD GIVE YOU BOTH!

Charles F. Dolan School of Business International Education Office of International Programs Mr. Christopher Johnson, Director

Charles F. Dolan School of Business International Education Fairfield Opens Doors To The World 60+ Programs 40+ Countries

Charles F. Dolan School of Business International Education Institution Site • IFI Rouen • Institut Quimic De Sarria (IQS) • Maastricht University • Regent’s College • National University of Ireland, Galway • Beijing Center for Language & Culture • Florence University of the Arts • API-American Programs International • University of Edinburgh • Herzen University • Sophia University • Baden Württenberg Exchange • CIEE- Council Study Centers France Spain Netherlands England Ireland China Italy Spain Scotland Russia Japan Germany Worldwide

Charles F. Dolan School of Business International Education Selecting the appropriate program… v Program of Study/Major v Language v Individual Program & Courses Offered v Career Interests

Charles F. Dolan School of Business International Education Business Programs v Rouen, France v Barcelona, Spain v Maastricht, Netherlands

Charles F. Dolan School of Business International Education Next Steps… v. Meet with academic advisor v. APPLY TO STUDY ABROAD BY FEBRUARY 1 OF SOPHOMORE YEAR v. For more information – www. fairfield. edu/studyabroad

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