Finance Jones Hall
Finance is one of the most exciting areas of business as Due to increasing investment opportunities on the
well as an expanding career choice. A career in finance Internet, individuals and corporations require expertise
offers flexibility, security and a wide choice of specializa- different from that traditionally provided in order to make
tions. Corporations, governments, nonprofit institutions prudent decisions. Another growth area for finance
and individuals all require the expertise that a financial professionals involves consulting or temporary employ-
professional can offer. During this era of restructuring, the ment opportunities. More than 50 percent of the most
unique analytical skills that a financial specialist provides lucrative and prestigious temporary employment oppor-
can translate into job security as well as additional tunities are in the finance and accounting area. In addition
opportunity. to higher salaries and flexible work schedules, consulting
provides the individual with access to state-of-the art
The role of finance professionals is to provide information technology, skills and opportunities to practice in a variety
and analyses to organizations and individuals that will of industries.
result in superior decision making. A career in finance
requires careful preparation, an aptitude for practical
analytical skills and the ability to recognize and communi- Degree Options and Majors
cate potential remedies and solutions to a wide variety of The Williamson College of Business Administration offers
problems. the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
degree with majors in accounting, advertising/public
relations, business economics, finance, general administra-
Employment Opportunities
tion, human resource management, international business,
Areas of specialization in finance include management information systems, and marketing. The
WCBA also offers the Master of Business Administration
real estate (MBA) degree and three associate degrees: Associate of
Arts in Business, Associate in Labor Studies, and Associ-
risk management ate in Technical Study.
investment analysis
The College
insurance
The Williamson College of Business Administration offers
financial planning and analysis the MBA degree and the BSBA with nine majors. The
WCBA is composed of the Department of Accounting and
banking Finance, the Department of Management, the Department
of Marketing, forty full-time faculty members, three
credit analysis
professional academic advisors, a Professional Practice
cash management Program coordinator, the Center for Nonprofit Leader-
ship, the Williamson Center for International Business, the
corporate finance Monus Entrepreneurship Center, and the YSU Small
Business Development Center (SBDC). There are 40 full-
time faculty members, approximately 1800 undergraduate
The rapid expansion of international business and students, and 175 MBA students.
investments has led to a shortage of finance professionals
in this area, both domestically and abroad. The aging of
the “Baby Boom” generation together with changing
pension regulations increases the demand for profession-
als specializing in retirement planning and investments.
To obtain the Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Application and/or a copy of the current Undergraduate
Bulletin, please contact the Office of Admissions at:
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The Office of Admissions is open Monday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Office is also open every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, except on holiday weekends and
during term breaks
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Accreditation Beyond the Classroom – leadership and professional development
YSU’s bachelor and master’s degrees in business are Preparing students to be leaders includes rigorous
accredited by AACSB International – The International academic preparation combined with co-curricular and
Association for Management Education, the oldest and professional development opportunities. Business
most prestigious accrediting agency for business schools. students are encouraged to pursue a variety of activities
To achieve accreditation, business programs must satisfy that will enable them to enhance their knowledge and
the expectations of a wide range of quality standards skills, and position them for success in college and in the
relating to strategic management of resources, interactions business world. Participation in professional student
of faculty and students in the educational organizations, internships, study abroad, international
process, and achievement of learning study tours, and community service contributes to the
goals in degree programs. AACSB development of the students’ professional portfolio.
accreditation is the “hallmark of
excellence in management education.” Student chapters of national professional organizations
By completing an AACSB accredited provide an excellent means for students to develop
program, the quality of your degree is leadership skills, network with professionals in their
recognized worldwide. chosen career fields and increase their exposure to the
business world. Students are able to interact with nation-
ally recognized business leaders through the Williamson
Mission Symposium Series and the Entrepreneur in Residence
The mission of the WCBA is to prepare undergraduate Program.
and MBA students for productive and fulfilling careers as
leaders in business, government, nonprofit organizations,
and society. Strategic partnerships with the business
Professional Practice Program
Practice Program
community, an emphasis on our students’ professional The Williamson College of Business Administration
and leadership development, and the international (WCBA) includes the Office of Professional Practice
accreditation of our programs distinguish the college and Programs that coordinates the internships and cooperative
its programs. education activities for the WCBA. Internships and
cooperative education provide academically-focused,
career-related work experiences that enable students to
Facilities link and apply the knowledge and skills they are acquir-
The Williamson College of Business Administration is ing in the classroom to an actual work setting. Through
located in Williamson Hall, a six-story building that internships and co-ops, students can earn academic credit
houses several classrooms, all business faculty offices, two toward their degrees and, in most cases, are paid for their
student lounges, the WCBA Undergraduate Advisement work. More than 150 business students complete an
Center, the Professional Practice Program Office, and the internship each year.
student organizations’ office. Also located in Williamson
Hall are the college’s three networked computer labs that The Professional Practice Program helps business students
provide specialized business software, Internet access, with opportunities to work for public accounting firms;
scanners and laser printers. state, local, and the federal government; public relations
agencies; health care organizations; Fortune 500 corpora-
tions; marketing firms; brokerage firms; banks; insurance
Faculty companies; manufacturing companies; nonprofit organi-
The Williamson College of Business Administration is zations; and entrepreneurial ventures.
proud of its 40 full-time faculty members who are
dedicated teaching professionals. Eighty-seven percent Honors
hold doctoral degrees and many bring prior experience in
business to the classroom. In addition to fulfilling their The Williamson College of Business Administration
teaching and advising commitments to students, faculty recognizes students’ outstanding academic performance
members are active in research, professional activities, through initiation into Beta Gamma Sigma, the national
consulting, and public service. honor society for business majors at AACSB accredited
schools. Students who qualify for Beta Gamma Sigma are
YSU maintains a faculty-student ratio of 1:19, among the inducted in the spring semester of each year. To be
lowest of state-affiliated universities in Ohio. eligible, students must be juniors, seniors or graduate
students in the top of their class.
(see following page)
To obtain the Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Application and/or a copy of the current Undergraduate
Bulletin, please contact the Office of Admissions at:
w.
w w w. y s u . e d u Telephone: (877) 468-6978 330-941-2000 TDD: 330-941-1564 Fax: 330-941-3674 E-mail: enroll@ysu.edu
The Office of Admissions is open Monday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Office is also open every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, except on holiday weekends and
during term breaks
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Qualified business students are also eligible for member- with a broad-range of education that will provide a
ship in Phi Kappa Phi, a national honorary society that base of knowledge to better enable students to
recognizes superior scholarship in all academic fields, and develop the analytical skills needed in the world of
Beta Alpha Psi, open to all accounting, finance, and business. These courses are required of all students at
information systems majors with a 3.0 GPA. YSU. Most of this coursework is completed during
the freshman and sophomore years.
Awards
Special Scholarships and Awards 2. The Business Tool Courses include Exploring
The WCBA is fortunate to award more than $120,000 in Business, College Business Math 1 and 2, Economic
college-based scholarships each year. Scholarships are Principles 1 and 2, Legal Environment of Business,
designated for incoming freshman and sophomores, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting,
juniors, and seniors. College-specific applications are due Business and Economics Statistics and Economic
to the WCBA in February or March each year. Recipients Statistics Workshop. These courses must be
are selected based on academic performance and co- completed with a grade of “C” or higher. This
curricular activities. coursework is typically completed during the
freshman and sophomore years.
In addition, Outstanding Senior Leadership Awards are
presented to graduating seniors, selected by their depart- 3. The Business Core Courses include: Business
ment, for outstanding academic performance, leadership Finance, Marketing Concepts and Practices,
and professional development activities. Fundamentals of Management, and the capstone
course in Strategic Management. Students must have
completed the tool courses with a grade of “C” or
Degree Requirements better and must have an overall grade point average
All new students enter the WCBA as pre-business, pre- of 2.5 to be eligible to enroll in these courses. Core
business economics, pre-accounting, pre-finance, pre- courses are typically completed in the junior year and
management, or pre- marketing. Students may declare a Strategic Management is typically taken in the
specific major once they complete 60 semester hours of semester prior to graduation.
coursework, including Writing 2 and all business tool
courses with grades of C or better and have a cumulative 4. Major coursework designated by department and
grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Students must completed during the junior and senior years.
submit an application to declare a business major with a Courses required for the finance major include:
business academic advisor in Williamson Hall, room 408. Personal Finance Management, Investments Analysis,
Advanced Business Finance, Intro to Financial
Business students are required to complete five sets of Markets, and Financial Analysis.
coursework:
5. Business electives are completed during the junior
1. The General Education Requirement (GER) courses and senior years.
are in Writing, Oral Communications, Natural
Sciences, Mathematics, Societies & Institutions, 6. Non-business electives – selected by student in areas
Artistic & Literary Perspectives and Personal & outside of business and completed at any time.
Social Responsibility. These courses provide students
For more information about this program, go to
http://www.wcba.ysu.edu/accounting.htm
To obtain the Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid Application and/or a copy of the current Undergraduate
Bulletin, please contact the Office of Admissions at:
w.
w w w. y s u . e d u Telephone: (877) 468-6978 330-941-2000 TDD: 330-941-1564 Fax: 330-941-3674 E-mail: enroll@ysu.edu
The Office of Admissions is open Monday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Office is also open every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, except on holiday weekends and
during term breaks