Finance Major

Program Advisor

Gregory Kuhlemeyer, Professor (gkuhleme@carrollu.edu)

The Finance major teaches managers how to make the best long-term decisions for their organizations. Students learn how to plan, manage, analyze, interpret and present information with the goal of maximizing the wealth of business owners. A finance major should be good with numbers, a team player, a creative problem solver and an effective communicator.

Assurance of Learning Goals

1. Demonstrate Global Awareness
   To meet this goal, students will describe similarities and differences among cultures; demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural values and issues; and assess how global markets impact business decision-making.
2. Analyze Critically
   To meet this goal, students will demonstrate knowledge of the decision-making process; evaluate information for credibility and appropriateness; create and use appropriate quantitative analyses to inform decision making; and understand and describe the consequences that result from specific business decisions.
3. Plan Strategically
   To meet this goal, students will formulate an organizational vision, mission, goals, and values; develop a business strategy; and critically evaluate and adjust business strategies.
4. Communicate Effectively
   To meet this goal, students will effectively communicate orally; effectively communicate through writing reports, memos, and papers; and effectively communicate at the interpersonal level by working in teams on varying projects.