Charles F. Dolan School of Business

Sophomore Symposium

Class of 2016

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

Plan Ahead

Be Proactive

Take Ownership of your Education & Career Plans

Embrace the Opportunities & Resources Available

Your Future Begins Now

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

Curriculum (41 courses / 123 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)AccountingFinanceInformation SystemsInternational Business ManagementMarketing

Electives (15 Credits)4 Free Electives1 Business Elective

University Core (63 Credits)

Dolan School of Business MajorsACCOUNTING

Accounting DepartmentDr. Joan Van Hise, Chair

Accounting DepartmentAccounting Careers

Public Accounting Careers

Auditing

Consulting

Tax Planning

Tax Return Prep

Forensic Accounting

Accounting DepartmentAccounting Careers

Non-Public Accounting CareersCFO

Treasure

Accountant

Corporate Controller

Litigation Consultant

Accounting DepartmentAccounting Employers

Most Fairfield graduates work toward CPA certification at…

Big 4 FirmsDeloitte; Ernst & YoungKPMG; PricewaterhouseCoopers

National Firmse.g., UHYe.g., McGladrey & Pullen

Regional/Local Firmse.g., Blum Shapiroe.g., Dylewsky, Goldberg & Brenner

Accounting DepartmentSteps to CPA Certification

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and…Exam

Uniform CPA Exam

Education~30 more credit hours of studyOptions 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-stateConsult with an accounting faculty member for state specific requirements

Accounting DepartmentAccounting Information Systems Minor

Highlights the impact of technology on the accounting profession

For students who want to supplement an Accounting or other major

Required courses:AC 11 Introduction to Financial AccountingIS 100 Introduction to Information SystemsAC 203 Intermediate Accounting IAC 265 Accounting Information SystemsIS 240 Systems Analysis and Logical DesignIS 260 Database Systems

Accounting DepartmentAccounting Co-Curricular ActivitiesAccounting Club

Monthly meetings with speakers Previous speakers from WWE, Bromley Teas, IRSOpportunities for underclassmen to become leaders

Beta Alpha PsiHonor Fraternity for Accounting/Fin’l Information ProfessionalsMust be an Accounting Major/Minor or AIS MinorGPA > 3.0

ALPFA(Association for Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting)

Open to all Accounting and Finance Majors/MinorsMeetings with speakers & service opportunitiesOpportunities for underclassmen to become leaders

Finance DepartmentDr. Walter Hlawitschka, Chair

Dolan School of Business MajorsFINANCE

Undergraduate Programs:

Finance Major (18 credits, 3 required and 3 electives)

Finance Minor (15 credits, Intro to Finance, 2 required and 2 electives)

Finance DepartmentFinance 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 DepartmentFinance Programs

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 DepartmentPractical Experience Before

Graduation

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 DepartmentPractical 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 DepartmentPractical Experience in Finance

Finance DepartmentCareers in Finance

A Broad Outline…

Commercial Banking

Corporate Finance

Financial Planning

Insurance

Investment Banking

Money Management

Real Estate

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Financial Risk Manager (FRM)

Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)

Finance DepartmentProfessional Certifications

Information Systems Department

Dr. James He, Chair

Dolan School of Business MajorsInformation Systems

Business Clients IS Professionals Technology Providers

Problems Plans/Specs

Solutions Hardware/ Software

Information Systems DepartmentWho We Are – The Innovation Process

Information Systems DepartmentWhat 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 DepartmentWhere 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

College of Arts and Sciencesand

Dolan School of Business

Dr. Terry-Ann Jones – DirectorMr. Jermain Griffin – Associate Director

International Studies Program

Dolan School of Business Majors

International Business

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 ProgramOverview

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 ProgramInternational Business Major

Choose two electives from the following thematic areas:

Global DevelopmentConflict, Peace building, and DiplomacySocial Justice and Humanitarianism

Choose a co-curricular minor or major with the Dolan School of Business

International Business ProgramInternational Business Major

Internship Program

International Business/Studies Club

Model United Nations Club

Program events

Study Abroad

Fulbright and other scholarships

International Business ProgramResources

Dr. Carl Scheraga, Chair

Dolan School of Business Majors

MANAGEMENT

Management Department

Management is…

Getting things done through other peopleLearning how to motivate othersTeamworkLeadershipLearning how to work with different kinds of

peopleUnderstanding EthicsUnderstanding legal implications

Management Department

What is Management?

Success in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Info Systems, International Business

Careers in Human Resource Management

Careers in Law

Management Department

Management is essential to…

General Management

Concentrations in:

Business and SocietyHuman Resources

Management DepartmentThe Management Major

The Management Minor

Business Law and Ethics Minor

Entrepreneurship Minor

Environmental Studies

Management DepartmentAdditional Offerings…

Management DepartmentCareer 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…

Marketing Department

Dolan School of Business Majors

MARKETING

Dr. Rajasree Rajamma, Chair

Marketing DepartmentWhat 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 DepartmentMarketing 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 ManagementAdvertisingInternet MarketingMarketing ChannelsBusiness to Business MarketingPublic RelationsBrand ManagementContemporary Issues

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 ManagementAdvertisingInternet MarketingGlobal MarketingMarketing ChannelsBusiness to Business MarketingPublic RelationsBrand ManagementContemporary Issues

Marketing DepartmentMarketing Minor

Marketing Department

Internships provide valuable experiences and networkingopportunities within the various fields of marketing. The DSBInternship Program provides for-credit opportunities in manyareas, including:

AdvertisingFinancial servicesMarketing communicationsMarketing researchPublic relationsSports marketing

Practical Experience

Advertising

Brand development

Distribution/Vendor relations

Marketing research

Merchandising

Public relations

Retailing

Sales (products, services, financial services)

Marketing DepartmentCareer Opportunities

CurriculumMinors and Complementary Programs

DSB Minors

Accounting

Accounting Information Systems

Business Law and Ethics

Finance

Information Systems

Management

Marketing

Operations Management

What will your individualized plan of study be?

Interdisciplinary Programs

American Studies

Latin and Caribbean Studies

Women’s Studies

Asian Studies

Environmental Studies

International Studies

Peace and Justice Studies

Black Studies

And More…

CurriculumComplementary Programs

What will your individualized plan of study be?

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…

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

Advising & RegistrationAdvisor/Advisee Relationship

Plan Ahead

Be Prepared

Utilize All Resources Faculty Advisors

Deans/Assistant Deans

Department Chairs

Degree Evaluation

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

Extra-Curricular Involvement

Develop Leadership Skills

Develop a Professional Identity

Personal Development

Professional Development

• Accounting Club

• Finance Club

• International Studies Club

• Management Club

• Marketing Club

• Information Systems Club

• Beta Alpha Psi

• Fairfield Investment Group

• Young Business Leaders of America

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

Career Planning

Career Planning Center

Ms. Cath Borgman, Director

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

Career PlanningCAREER COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS

Personalized Resume Review

WorkshopsCover Letter/ResumeWritingInterviewingChoosing a MajorJob Search StrategiesCareer Fair PrepNetworkingBusiness Etiquette

Personalized Career Interest, Personality, and Values Assessment

Strong Interest Inventory

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

Career Planning

Career Fairs

On-Campus Recruiting/eRecruiting

Practice Interviews

Employer Presentations & Information

Informational Interviewing

Career/Internship Resources on the Web

Services Available…

INTERNSHIPS

Ms.Tara Rupp, Director of Internships

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

INTERNSHIPS

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 ProgramPurpose of Internship Program

Complete and apply an internship in one of two waysFor three academic credits applied as an electiveNot-for-creditOne credit internships are available during the summer and winter

break

All DSB internship listings qualify for credit

Students may receive both academic credit and compensation

Internships are offered Fall, Spring and Summer

Internship ProgramClassification

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.

Email – trupp@fairfield.edu – attach resume as an MS Word document

First internship must be in your major; may pursue second internship in a business minor

Not restricted to internships on the database

Internship ProgramLogistics

To be eligible to earn academic credit for an internship, a student must have…

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 ProgramEligibility and Requirements

8 total internship credits may be earned

Applied as electives

Will not substitute any course in major or minor field of study

Two internships at same placement

Grading – Pass/Fail

Internship ProgramAdditional Internship Information

Expectations of Interns seeking academic credit as well as those who are not…

Behave in a professional manner

All students are representatives of the University

The Director of Internships maintains regular contact with companies

Feedback is obtained whether or not credit is being sought

On-line evaluation to be completed by all interns

Internship ProgramExpectations of Interns

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 ProgramResponsibilities

The role of the faculty advisor is to…

Discuss parameters of the paper

May assign additional independent study

Focus on relating experience to course work in student’s major

Read and grade paper

Internship ProgramThe Internship Faculty Advisor

Merrill Lynch

UBS

Ameriprise Financial Services

GE Corp. State Tax Group

J Brand Jeans

Hearst Corp./Esquire

Octagon Inc.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Michael Kors

Letarte Swimwear

CBS Sports Network

Praxair

And More…

Internship ProgramParticipating Companies/Organizations

Academic creditProfessional work experienceMarketable skillsResume buildingCompetitive edgeTest-drive a career choiceMeet professionals who will mentorDevelop confidence

Internship ProgramAdvantages of an Internship

New knowledge in specialized field Sharpen communication skills Apply classroom theory Networking Possible job offer

Internship ProgramAdvantages of an Internship

Prepare during sophomore year…

Utilize the Office of Career PlanningResume WritingCover LetterBecome Familiar with DSB Internship

Database and Eligibility Requirements

Internship ProgramSophomore Year

TO GET A JOB YOU NEED EXPERIENCE; TO GET EXPERIENCE YOU NEED A JOB.

AN INTERNSHIP COULD GIVE YOU BOTH!

Internship Program

Internships

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

International Education

       Office of International Programs

Mr. Christopher Johnson, Director

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

International Education

60+ Programs

40+ Countries

Fairfield Opens Doors To The World

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

International Education

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

Institution Site

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

International Education

Program of Study/Major

Language

Individual Program & Courses Offered

Career Interests

Selecting the appropriate program…

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

International Education

Rouen, France

Barcelona, Spain

Maastricht, Netherlands        

Business Programs

Charles F. Dolan School of Business

International Education

Meet with academic advisor

APPLY TO STUDY ABROAD BY FEBRUARY 1 OF SOPHOMORE YEAR

For more information – www.fairfield.edu/studyabroad

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