sophomore symposium class of 2012 charles f. dolan school of business
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Sophomore Symposium
Class of 2012
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
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. Chris Huntley, 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. Janie Leatherman – 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. Don Gibson, 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
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. Mark Ligas, Chair
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 Complimentary 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…
CurriculumComplimentary 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
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
Advising & RegistrationAdvisor/Advisee Relationship
Plan Ahead
Be Prepared
Utilize All Resources Faculty Advisors
Deans/Assistant Deans
Department Chairs
StagWeb/Degree Evaluations
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
Develop Leadership Skills
Develop a Professional Identity
Personal Development
Professional Development
• Accounting Club
• Finance Club
• International Studies Club
• Management Club
• 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 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
Mrs. Kathy Tellis, 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-credit
All DSB internship listings qualify for credit
Stipend irrelevant with regards to earning credit
Internships are offered Fall, Spring and Summer
Internship ProgramClassification
Internship database accessible on the webhttp://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 ProgramLogistics
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 ProgramEligibility and Requirements
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 ProgramAdditional Internship Information
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 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 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 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 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 Education
Mr. Christopher Johnson, Assistant Dean, International Education
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
Attend Study Abroad 101: First Step Advising Session
File intent to study abroad form
Deadline is February 1st, 2010
Next Steps…
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Sophomore Symposium
Online Assessment
Good Luck Class of 2012!
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