Finance Fact Sheet
2
Finance MAJORING IN FINANCE Finance majors at Davis & Elkins College can expect multiple opportunities in the job market. Upon graduation they are prepared to pursue positions such as financial manager, financial analyst, personal finance advisor, sales agent, loan officer and more. Finance graduates are also prepared to work in the fields of securities, commodities and financial services. They are also well prepared to pursue education at the graduate level. Graduates in finance can expect that services provided by financial managers, such as planning, directing and coordinating investments, will continue to be in demand as the economy grows. The United States remains an international financial center, meaning that the economic growth of countries around the world will likely continue to contribute to employment growth in the U.S. financial industry. Why Davis & Elkins College? D&E is a private liberal arts institution located in the mountain highlands of West Virginia. We offer small classes (with a student-faculty ratio of 16:1) taught by extraordinary faculty dedicated to your academic success. Students study a broad range of issues dealing with business finance, investments, and macroeconomics. Topics include investment analysis, corporate finance, business ethics, real estate investment and portfolio management, insurance, and risk management. Active Learning Internships provide opportunities for all students studying in the Division of Business and Entrepreneurship (including Finance majors) to apply knowledge gained in the classroom while making meaningful contributions to the organization for which they work. D&E’s Division of Business and Entrepreneurship is very supportive of student internships. Students can learn about internships through the College’s Office of Career Services & Student Employment. Division of Business and Entrepreneurship students have been successfully placed in private businesses, government agencies as well as campus administrative offices. Students may also generate internship opportunities on their own through family and friends, professional acquaintances, and internet sources. Internships not only equip students for a position in their area of interest, they also test and confirm genuine interests in particular fields, and contribute to strong resumés when students seek employment. For More Information Dr. Carol Carter Chair, Division of Business & Entrepreneurship Associate Professor, Business and Entrepreneurship Robert C. Byrd Center for Hospitality & Tourism Phone: 304-637-1808 Email: [email protected] D&E QUICK FACTS Degree Offered in Major: BS Finance Other Programs: Over 30 majors and pre-professional programs Total Student Enrollment: 874 Financial Aid: Approximately 95% of D&E students receive financial aid, with average annual assistance of more than $10,000 Mission: To prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world. FOR MORE INFORMATION Phone: 304-637-1230 • Email: [email protected] • www.dewv.edu
-
Upload
davis-elkins-college -
Category
Documents
-
view
218 -
download
5
description
Learn more about the finance major at Davis & Elkins College.
Transcript of Finance Fact Sheet
FinanceMajorING IN FINaNceFinance majors at Davis & Elkins College can expect multiple opportunities in the job market. Upon graduation they are prepared to pursue positions such as financial manager, financial analyst, personal finance advisor, sales agent, loan officer and more. Finance graduates are also prepared to work in the fields of securities, commodities and financial services. They are also well prepared to pursue education at the graduate level.
Graduates in finance can expect that services provided by financial managers, such as planning, directing and coordinating investments, will continue to be in demand as the economy grows. The United States remains an international financial center, meaning that the economic growth of countries around the world will likely continue to contribute to employment growth in the U.S. financial industry.
Why Davis & Elkins College?D&E is a private liberal arts institution located in the mountain highlands of West Virginia. We offer small classes (with a student-faculty ratio of 16:1) taught by extraordinary faculty dedicated to your academic success.
Students study a broad range of issues dealing with business finance, investments, and macroeconomics. Topics include investment analysis, corporate finance, business ethics, real estate investment and portfolio management, insurance, and risk management.
Active LearningInternships provide opportunities for all students studying in the Division of Business and Entrepreneurship (including Finance majors) to apply knowledge gained in the classroom while making meaningful contributions to the organization for which they work.
D&E’s Division of Business and Entrepreneurship is very supportive of student internships. Students can learn about internships through the College’s Office of Career Services & Student Employment. Division of Business and Entrepreneurship students have been successfully placed in private businesses, government agencies as well as campus administrative offices. Students may also generate internship opportunities on their own through family and friends, professional acquaintances, and internet sources.
Internships not only equip students for a position in their area of interest, they also test and confirm genuine interests in particular fields, and contribute to strong resumés when students seek employment.
For More InformationDr. Carol CarterChair, Division of Business & EntrepreneurshipAssociate Professor, Business and EntrepreneurshipRobert C. Byrd Center for Hospitality & Tourism Phone: 304-637-1808Email: [email protected]
D&e QUIcK FactsDegree Offered in Major: BS FinanceOther Programs: Over 30 majors and pre-professional programsTotal Student Enrollment: 874Financial Aid: Approximately 95% of D&E students receive financial aid, with average annual assistance of more than $10,000Mission: To prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world.
For More INForMatIoN Phone: 304-637-1230 • Email: [email protected] • www.dewv.edu
230 Personal Finance300 Finance 304 Insurance307 Investments408 Corporate Finance 498 Senior ThesisAccounting111 Principles of Accounting I112 Principles of Accounting IIBusiness101 Intro to Business102 Business Ethics209 Business Communication220 Business Law I
339A International Communication & Cutlure394A Business InternshipComputer Science100 Personal ComputingEconomics105 Introduction to Macroeconomics106 Introduction to MicroeconomicsManagement201 Principles of Management393 Entrepreneurship432 Management ScienceMarketing201 Marketing
Davis & Elkins College provides a challenging and supportive environment to students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Students can select from over 30 majors and pre-professional programs, knowing that their entire College experience is designed to prepare and inspire them for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world.
Finance Discipline Courses
A small school where big things happen!
Find yourself!
Bachelor of ArtsAdventure RecreationArt*Biology and Environmental ScienceChild and Family StudiesComputer ScienceCriminologyDanceDesign and Technical TheatreEducationEnglish*HistoryHospitality ManagementPolitical SciencePsychology and Human ServicesReligion and Philosophy Religious EducationSociologySustainability StudiesTheatre Arts*
Associate ProgramsAccounting (AS)Business (AS)Criminal Justice (AA)Early Education (AS)Hospitality Management (AA)Nursing (AS)
Bachelor of Science Accounting Biology*Chemistry*Computer Science Economics Environmental Science (including 3/2 Forestry Program) Exercise Science Finance ManagementMarketing Mathematics*Physical Education*Sport Management
Pre-Professional ProgramsPre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Ministerial Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical TherapyPre-Veterinary
* Teaching or Other Specialization Available
