WELCOME TO THE
ECSU, School of Education and Professional Studies!
LEARN ABOUT OUR BUSINESS RELATED MAJORS
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ACCOUNTING
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BIS)
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FINANCE
Wishing you a good and successful
time at ECSU and in your future career!
How to contact us:
busadm1@easternct.edu
Office Information:
Location: Webb Hall, Room 423
Phone: 1 860 - 465 - 5265
Fax: 1 860 - 465 - 4469
For further information see our web site:
http://www.easternct.edu/business/
ACCOUNTING
WHY STUDY ACCOUNTING?
• BASIC SKILLS
• CURRICULUM
• EMPLOYMENT
Why study Accounting?
The Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
provides introductory and advanced courses in
financial and managerial accounting, auditing,
taxation and information systems.
Eastern students develop both a theoretical and
pragmatic understanding of how graduates
operate as successful experts in accounting,
auditing, taxation or management consultancy.
Skills Needed for a Career in
Accounting
Students will acquire proficiency in:
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Accounting methods,
English,
Mathematics,
Information systems,
Economics,
Communications.
Students seeking professional careers in
accounting, particularly with public accounting
firms, are encouraged to pursue a graduate
degree in Accounting.
The Accounting Curriculum at
ECSU (selected courses)
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Accounting I
Marketing
Business & Society
Finance
Business Law Intermediate Accounting
Cost Accounting Systems
Advanced Managerial Accounting
Contemporary Issues In Accounting
Auditing
Federal Individual Taxation
Accounting Information Technology
Your future career in Accounting?
Successful students are
prepared for staff
level positions in
management
consultancy, accounting,
auditing and taxation at
business organizations,
government and
nonprofit entities.
Wishing you a good and successful
time at ECSU and in your future career!
Coordinator of the Accounting major: Dr Moh’d Rujoub
Secretary: Mrs. Jean Stencel
How to contact us:
busadm1@easternct.edu
Office Information:
Location: Webb Hall, room 423
Phone: 1 860 - 465 - 5265
Fax: 1 860 - 465 - 4469
Postal address:
Business Administration Dept.
Webb Hall – Office 423
Eastern Connecticut State University
83 Windham Rd
Willimantic CT 06226, USA
For further information see our web site:
http://www.easternct.edu/business/
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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WHY STUDY BUSINESS AT EASTERN?
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CONCENTRATIONS
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CURRICULUM
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EMPLOYMENT
Why study Business at Eastern?
Students majoring in business will be well
grounded in the liberal arts so that they may
develop their creative skills and have an
understanding of the environment around them.
Through this unique business program, Eastern
students will develop both a theoretical and
pragmatic understanding of how businesses
operate as successful competitive organizations.
Business Major Concentrations in:
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Finance,
Human Resource Management,
Management,
Marketing,
Operations Management,
International Business.
Students will acquire proficiency in basic skills such
as information systems, economics, mathematics,
and communications as well as an international
perspective.
The Business Curriculum at ECSU
(selected courses)
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Principles of Marketing
Business and Society
Business Information Systems and Web
Technologies
Business Finance
Accounting I
Managerial Accounting
Business Law I
Operations Management
Advanced Business Concepts & Entrepreneurship
Management Policy and Strategy
Your future career in Business?
Students successfully
completing the program will
be well prepared to assume
careers in today’s
competitive corporate
business environment, to
start their own business or
to continue on to graduate
school (like our Masters in
Organizational Management
Program).
Wishing you a good and successful
time at ECSU and in your future career!
Coordinator of the Business major: Dr. Elizabeth Scott
Secretary: Mrs. Jean Stencel
How to contact us:
busadm1@easternct.edu
Office Information:
Location: Webb Hall, room 423
Phone: 1 860 - 465 - 5265
Fax: 1 860 - 465 - 4469
Postal address:
Business Administration Dept.
Webb Hall – Office 423
Eastern Connecticut State University
83 Windham Rd
Willimantic CT 06226, USA
For further information see our web site:
http://www.easternct.edu/business/
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BUSINESS INFORMATION
SYSTEMS (BIS)
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WHAT IS BIS AND SKILLS FOR A BIS
CAREER
COURSES
EMPLOYMENT
What is Business Information
Systems (BIS)?
Business Information Systems (BIS) is the
application of information technology (IT)
to organizational and managerial needs to
provide business solutions.
A BIS major needs to be aware of:
– what IT can contribute to an
organization;
– how to bring an IT solution to fruition;
– and how IT opens up new opportunities
to restructure an entire business.
Skills Needed for a Career in BIS
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Ability to work in a team
Analytical skills
Aptitude for Information
Technology
Communication skills
Creativity
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a
changing environment
The BIS Curriculum at Eastern
(selected courses)
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Information Management
Business Information Systems
Systems Analysis and Design
Electronic Commerce
Emerging Technologies & Business Applications
Enterprise Resource Planning and E-Business
Business Data Communications and Networks
Organizational Website & Database Management
Healthcare Informatics
Business Intelligence & Data Solutions
Business and IT Strategy
Your future career in Business
Information Systems?
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Web Developer
Applications Developer
Systems Analyst
Business Analyst
Database Administrator
MIS Consultant
Data Security Specialist
Information Manager
Data Security Manager
JOBS in Business Info Systems
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has
identified the top five fastest growing
occupations in the next ten years to be in the
IT area. (US Bureau of Labor Statistics Report)
In the New York City Region three of the top
five fastest growing occupations are
computer software developer, systems
analyst and computer support specialist.
(New York State Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Report 1998-2008)
Wishing you a good and successful
time at ECSU and in your future career!
Coordinator of BIS major: Dr. Alex Citurs
Secretary: Mrs. Jean Stencel
How to contact us:
busadm1@easternct.edu
Office Information:
Location: Webb Hall, room 423
Phone: 1 860 - 465 - 5265
Fax: 1 860 - 465 - 4469
Postal address:
Business Administration Dept.
Webb Hall – Office 423
Eastern Connecticut State University
83 Windham Rd
Willimantic CT 06226, USA
For further information see our web site:
http://www.easternct.edu/business/
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