Our Mission

The Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance offers
majors that are intellectually stimulating, professionally challenging,
and rewarding. We endeavor to provide the best preparation possible
for careers in business, government, academia, and the church.
The faculty seeks to provide students with training and education
which will qualify them for employment in a multicultural
and global environment. A Christian education encourages an
awareness of moral and ethical responsibilities in one’s personal
and professional life. It is in this context that the department holds
up Jesus Christ as the best model for personal responsibility and
development and seeks to encourage its students to follow His
example.

 

Our Programs

Accounting
Accounting is concerned primarily with (1) measuring income, expenditures, and wealth generated by a business enterprise, and (2) communicating information about the financial condition of economic organizations and the results of their financial activities. Thus, accounting is the language of business—the backbone of the free enterprise system. The accounting major is designed to meet the needs of students preparing for accounting careers in business, government, not-forprofit organizations, or public accounting, including those who desire to secure, through state examination, the status of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or that of Certified Management
Accountant (CMA).

Economics
The program in economics is devoted primarily to the study of the economic principles and institutions that affect business activity. The Bachelor of Arts major in economics grounds the student deeply in liberal arts education, offers opportunities for electives and, if desired, a minor. The degree is designed for individuals who seek to become professional economists or to pursue graduate or professional school. This major is frequently selected
by those planning a degree in law or medicine. Students expecting to study economics at the graduate level should consult with the economics faculty to develop necessary quantitative skills. A minor in mathematics or physics is highly recommended.

Finance
The finance major is designed to prepare students for careers in financial management. Through a carefully coordinated sequence of courses, the program covers many of the factors that influence financial decision making and provides specific tools for analyzing and interpreting financial data. Students will acquire skills that will help them launch a career in the areas of corporate finance, investments, banking, and financial planning.