What is Management? - Fairfield University
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Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Sophomore Symposium
Class of 2012
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Your Future Begins Now
Plan Ahead
Be Proactive
Take Ownership of your Education & Career Plans
Embrace the Opportunities & Resources Available
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Curriculum
(41 courses / 123 credits)
University Core (63 Credits)
Business Core (27 Credits)
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)
Accounting
Finance
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing
Electives (15 Credits)
4 Free Electives
1 Business Elective
Dolan School of Business Majors
ACCOUNTING
Accounting Department
Dr. Joan Van Hise, Chair
Accounting Department
Accounting Careers
Public Accounting Careers
Auditing
Consulting
Tax Planning
Tax Return Prep
Forensic Accounting
Accounting Department
Accounting Careers
Non-Public Accounting Careers
CFO
Treasure
Accountant
Corporate Controller
Litigation Consultant
Accounting Department
Accounting Employers
Most Fairfield graduates work toward CPA
certification at…
Big 4 Firms
Deloitte; Ernst & Young
KPMG; PricewaterhouseCoopers
National Firms
e.g., UHY
e.g., McGladrey & Pullen
Regional/Local Firms
e.g., Blum Shapiro
e.g., Dylewsky, Goldberg & Brenner
Accounting Department
Steps to CPA Certification
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and…
Exam
Uniform CPA Exam
Education
~30 more credit hours of study
Options include MSA/MST/MBA degree
Work Experience
~ 1-3 years post-bachelor’s degree
Continuing Professional Education
~40 hours/year of professional training
Key: requirements vary state-by-state
Consult with an accounting faculty member for state specific
requirements
Dolan School of Business Majors
FINANCE
Finance Department
Dr. Walter Hlawitschka, Chair
Finance Department
Finance Programs
Undergraduate Programs:
Finance Major (18 credits, 3 required and 3
electives)
Finance Minor (15 credits, Intro to Finance, 2
required and 2 electives)
Finance Department
Finance Programs
Graduate Programs:
MS in Finance (30 credits, 7 required courses
plus 3 electives)
The program may be completed within a year on a full time basis
MBA with concentration in Finance
Finance Department
Practical Experience Before Graduation
Internships for Finance Majors
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)
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)
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
We offer simulation of securities trading as well as hands on
experience with the Reuters terminal for security analysis
and research
Finance Club
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…
Commercial Banking
Corporate Finance
Financial Planning
Insurance
Investment Banking
Money Management
Real Estate
Finance Department
Professional Certifications
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
Dolan School of Business Majors
Information Systems
Information Systems Department
Dr. Chris Huntley, 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
Project Management
New Product Development
Management and Systems Consulting
Process Improvement/Reengineering
Business Process Outsourcing
Systems Design & Acquisition
Information Services & Support
Information Systems Department
Where We Work – Employment / Intern
Prospects
No let-up in demand for IS graduates
Opportunities in every industry
Recent employers include
UBS, Merrill Lynch, …
Ernst & Young, KPMG, …
McKinsey, Gartner Group, PwC Consulting, …
General Electric, Pitney Bowes, …
IBM, United Technologies, …
And many more
Dolan School of Business Majors
International Business
International Studies Program
College of Arts and Sciences
and
Dolan School of Business
Dr. Janie Leatherman – 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:
International Studies (BA College of Arts and Sciences)
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:
Global Development
Conflict, Peace building, and Diplomacy
Social Justice and Humanitarianism
Choose a co-curricular minor or major with the Dolan
School of Business
International Business Program
Resources
Internship Program
International Business/Studies Club
Model United Nations Club
Program events
Study Abroad
Fulbright and other scholarships
Dolan School of Business Majors
MANAGEMENT
Management Department
Dr. Don Gibson, Chair
Management Department
Management
is…
What
is Management?
Getting things done through other people
Learning how to motivate others
Teamwork
Leadership
Learning how to work with different kinds of
people
Understanding Ethics
Understanding legal implications
Management Department
Management is essential to…
Success in Finance, Accounting,
Marketing, Info Systems, International
Business
Careers in Human Resource
Management
Careers in Law
Management Department
The Management Major
General Management
Concentrations in:
Business and Society
Human Resources
Management Department
Additional Offerings…
The Management Minor
Business Law and Ethics Minor
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Studies
Management Department
Career Opportunities
Recent Employers Include…
GE Energy
NBC Universal
UBS
New Milford Police Department
Bank of America
United Technologies Corp.
Walt Disney World
And many more…
Dolan School of Business Majors
MARKETING
Marketing Department
Dr. Mark Ligas, Chair
Marketing Department
Marketing Major
For an 18-credit Major:
MK 212- Consumer Behavior
MK 311- Marketing Research
MK 312- Global Marketing
3 MK Electives*
*Following courses available; specific course combinations create concentrations
(based on career interests) within the major:
Sales/Sales Management
Advertising
Internet Marketing
Marketing Channels
Business to Business Marketing
Public Relations
Brand Management
Contemporary Issues
Marketing Department
Marketing Minor
For a 15-credit Minor:
MK 101- Principles of Marketing
MK 212- Consumer Behavior
MK 311- Marketing Research
2 MK Electives*
*Following courses available:
Sales/Sales Management
Advertising
Internet Marketing
Global Marketing
Marketing Channels
Business to Business Marketing
Public Relations
Brand Management
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:
Advertising
Financial services
Marketing communications
Marketing research
Public relations
Sports marketing
Marketing Department
Career Opportunities
Advertising
Brand development
Distribution/Vendor relations
Marketing research
Merchandising
Public relations
Retailing
Sales (products, services, financial services)
Curriculum
Minors and Complimentary Programs
DSB Minors
Interdisciplinary Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Accounting Information Systems
Latin and Caribbean Studies
Business Law and Ethics
Women’s Studies
Finance
Asian Studies
Information Systems
Environmental Studies
Management
International Studies
Marketing
Peace and Justice Studies
Operations Management
Black Studies
And More…
What will your individualized plan of study be?
Curriculum
Complimentary Programs
Complimentary Programs within Arts and Sciences…
Politics
Economics
Visual and Performing Arts – Art History, Studio Art, New Media, Theatre
Math
Foreign Language
Communication
History
And More…
What will your individualized plan of study be?
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Advising & Registration
Advisor/Advisee Relationship
Plan Ahead
Be Prepared
Utilize All Resources
Faculty Advisors
Deans/Assistant Deans
Department Chairs
StagWeb/Degree Evaluations
DSB Menu (under the Academics tab)
Advising Week Schedule
Spring 2010 Course Schedule
Fall 2010 Tentative Course Schedule
Advising Guidelines & Tips
Curriculum Checklists – Majors &
Minors
Degree Evaluations
Sophomore Symposium Information
Internships
Contact Us
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Advising & Registration
Important Dates
TBA
Course Booklets Available Online
TBA
Advising Week
DSB Lobby & Individual Appts with Faculty Advisors and Peer Advisors
TBA
Online Registration – Class of 2012
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Extra-Curricular Involvement
• Accounting Club
• Finance Club
• International Studies Club
• Management Club
Develop Leadership Skills
Develop a Professional Identity
Personal Development
Professional Development
• Marketing Club
• Advertising Club
• Information Systems Club
• Beta Alpha Psi
• Fairfield Investment Group
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Career Planning
Career Planning Center
Ms. Cath Borgman, Director
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Career Planning
CAREER COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS
Personalized Resume Review
Workshops
Cover Letter/ResumeWriting
Interviewing
Choosing a Major
Job Search Strategies
Career Fair Prep
Networking
Business Etiquette
Personalized Career Interest,
Personality, and Values
Assessment
Strong Interest Inventory
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Career Planning
Services Available…
Career Fairs
On-Campus Recruiting/eRecruiting
Practice Interviews
Employer Presentations & Information
Informational Interviewing
Career/Internship Resources on the Web
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
INTERNSHIPS
INTERNSHIPS
Mrs. Kathy Tellis, Director of Internships
Internship Program
Purpose of Internship Program
Career-related work experience for
qualified students
Extension of a student’s academic program
Opportunity for practical application and
testing of principles and theories
Internship Program
Classification
Complete and apply an internship in one of two ways
for three academic credits applied as an elective
not-for-credit
All DSB internship listings qualify for credit
Stipend irrelevant with regards to earning credit
Internships are offered Fall, Spring and Summer
Internship Program
Logistics
Internship database accessible on the web
http://eidos.fairfield.edu/jobs
Email – [email protected] – include updated resume
(one page) as an MS Word attachment
Must be in your major
Not restricted to internships on the database
Internship Program
Eligibility and Requirements
In order to obtain academic credit for an internship, a
student must have…
Completed Sophomore year
GPA 2.5+
Approval in advance of work assignment
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 course listing
Internship Program
Additional Internship Information
6
total internship credits may be earned
Applied
as electives
Will
not substitute any course in major field of
study
Two
internships at same placement
Grading
– Pass/Fail
Internship Program
Expectations of Interns
Expectations of Interns seeking academic credit as well
as those who are not…
Professional manner
Representatives of the University
Maintain regular contact with companies
Obtain feedback whether or not credit is being sought
On-line evaluation
Internship Program
Responsibilities
Responsibilities for students seeking academic
credit…
For-Credit Internship Application & job description
Minimum 12 hours per week
Meet with Faculty Internship Advisor
Complete a final paper
On-line evaluation
Internship Program
The Internship Faculty Advisor
The role of the faculty advisor is to…
Discuss
May
parameters of the paper
assign additional independent study
Focus
on relating experience to course work in
student’s major
Read
and grade paper
Internship Program
Participating Companies/Organizations
Merrill Lynch
Westport Country
Playhouse
UBS
Millward Brown
RBS Greenwich Capital
Wachovia Securities
Prudential Insurance
Stepping Stones
Children Museum
Octagon Inc.
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Smith Barney
Product Ventures
And More…
Internship Program
Advantages of an Internship
Academic
credit
Professional work experience
Marketable skills
Resume building
Competitive edge
Test-drive a career choice
Meet professionals who will mentor
Develop confidence
Internship Program
Advantages of an Internship
New knowledge in specialized field
Sharpen communication skills
Apply classroom theory
Networking
Possible job offer
Internship Program
Sophomore Year
Prepare during sophomore year…
Utilize
the Office of Career Planning
Resume Writing
Cover Letter
Become Familiar with 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
Education
Mr. Christopher Johnson, Assistant Dean,
International Education
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…
Program of Study/Major
Language
Individual Program & Courses Offered
Career Interests
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
International Education
Business Programs
Rouen, France
Barcelona, Spain
Maastricht, Netherlands
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
International Education
Next Steps…
Meet with academic advisor
Attend Study Abroad 101: First Step Advising Session
File intent to study abroad form
Deadline is February 1st, 2010
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Sophomore Symposium
Questions & Comments
Online Assessment
Good Luck Class of 2012!