School of Accountancy and Finance
Misson Statement
Developing professionals through education and research focused on leadership, professional responsibility and ethical behavior, and the accounting, financial, and legal practices in organizations, economies and societies.
The faculty and staff of the School are guided by the following values
that we share:
• Ethics, integrity, and openness as the cornerstones of our actions.
• The mutually supportive roles of teaching, research, and outreach.
• Collegiality and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Students as our primary constituency.
• Support for faculty and staff in their academic, professional,
and personal development.
• Diversity in our students, faculty, and staff, as well as in ideas,
roles, and responsibilities.
• Excellence and continuous improvement in all programs and processes.
• Academic freedom.
• Preparation for life-long learning and an active learning environment.
Program Goals
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Graduates will be prepared to begin careers in corporate accounting and auditing, or pursue graduate study.
Bachelor of Science in Financial Managment Graduates will have developed the necessary skills in gathering, analyzing, and communicating financial data as required for a successful career within the discipline.
Master of Professional Accountancy graduates will be prepared to begin
careers in public accounting, or pursue further graduate study.
Accreditation
Our academic programs enjoy a reputation for excellence, rigor, and relevance. In addition to AACSB Business Accreditation, since 1989 we have held AACSB Accounting Accreditation. AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for management education and the only grantor of accounting accreditation.
