MAJORS Management and Industrial Relations Faculty Dan Andrews, CPA, CMA Professor of Accounting BS, Indiana University MACC, University of Indianapolis DANDREWS@FRANKLINCOLLEGE.EDU Hisaya Kitaoka , PhD Associate Professor of Economics BA, Keio University MA, PhD, University of Kansas HKITAOKA@FRANKLINCOLLEGE.EDU The business major offers a management and industrial relations track that will give students a foundation to pursue careers in plant and human resource management and labor-management negotiations. Students also have the option to combine management and industrial relations with related majors or minors such as computing, economics or quantitative analysis. The management and industrial relations track provides students with an in-demand, workforce-ready skill set. That, in combination with a solid liberal arts education, further prepares students to become whatever the changing world and workforce will expect and demand of them. The Franklin College Difference • Steven Scheer, DBA Assistant Professor of Economics and Business MBA, University of St. Francis DBA, Anderson University • SSCHEER@FRANKLINCOLLEGE.EDU • • Jim Williams, MBA, CFP Professor of Business BA, MBA, MAT, Indiana University CFP, College for Financial Planning JWILLIAMS@FRANKLINCOLLEGE.EDU Emily Jones, CPA Visiting Instructor of Accounting BA, Franklin College EJONES@FRANKLINCOLLEGE.EDU • • Experience the flexibility indicative of a larger university, but with small class sizes and opportunities to work closely with professors Be part of a tradition of excellence. Graduates have consistently scored at or above the TOP 10 PERCENT NATIONWIDE on the Major Field Test, a national assessment of student learning Graduate Franklin College with work experience and contacts that are a key factor in finding a first job or getting accepted into graduate schools Receive internship preparation and placement assistance Join the Business Club, Economics Club or Accounting Club, which provide networking opportunities with business professionals Receive help from the Career Services Office and the Professional Development Program with resume development, interviewing skills, business etiquette, professional networking and other skills that give Business graduates a “professional polish” often lacking in college graduates Outcomes The job placement rate for Economic, Business and Accounting (EBA) graduates is approximately 95 percent. While almost all graduates choose full-time employment in their chosen field, some opt for graduate school or law school. Previous graduates have been hired and, in some instances, have risen to partner status, at firms such as: • • • • • Cummins Inc. Simon Properties Aeon Corp, Japan Celadon Trucking Wells Fargo • • • • PNC Bank BKD Accounting Firm DOZ Accounting Firm Gauthier & Kimmerling Accounting Firm MAJORS Management and Industrial Relations Management and Industrial Relations Track Highlights Franklin’s management and industrial relations track is built upon a strong liberal arts foundation. This enables graduates to adjust professionally to changes in business and society in ways that narrowly-trained technicians cannot. Courses emphasize: • • • • • • • • Problem-solving skills Data-analysis skills Communication skills: Written and oral Teamwork skills Confronting current and future ethical issues Case studies: Allowing students to practice making the same decisions they will be making throughout their careers Fundamentals of each discipline as the foundation upon which to build a career Pursuit of lifelong learning As business changes and becomes more complex, a Franklin College education will enable graduates to fit perfectly into the variety of new roles. While all business-management and industrial relations majors must take some courses in accounting and the functional areas of business, we actively encourage students to consider a second major or minor in those areas, or in other areas of interest. Demonstrated Success Each year since 1994, Franklin College seniors have taken the Major Field Achievement Test, covering all their knowledge in economics, business and accounting. In almost all of those years, the students have scored at or above the top 10 percent nationwide, including several years in the top 1percent nationwide of all colleges taking the exam. Internships Professional experience is a key factor in the development of successful executives; therefore, we require one internship of all EBA majors and recommend the completion of two. Internships usually take place during Winter Term, but summer internships are often available to students who desire a longer work experience. Past examples include Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Cummins Inc., Simon & Associates and ESPN Radio 1000, Chicago. Student Experiences “Throughout my internships at Franklin College, I was able to clearly see the benefits of my education as I applied my skills in the real world. I was more flexible, knowledgeable, professional and successful than the other interns I worked alongside. I credit this to the FC Business Department that gave me consistent one-on-one attention all four years of college. I am thankful I chose to attend Franklin College for its business program.” –Avery Brown | Class of 2013 “Celadon is a fast paced, growth-oriented company that relies heavily on its employees to get engaged in all aspects of the business, from serving its customers to coming up with creative ways to solve problems and improve efficiencies. I think it takes a special type of person to thrive in that type of environment, and I think Franklin College does a great job preparing students for it. “Students get a well-rounded liberal arts education; the small-school feel provides plenty of exposure to the faculty and staff and involvement in campus activities, Greek life and athletic teams fosters a great sense of teamwork. Those experiences set up FC graduates well to be successful at Celadon. It also doesn’t hurt that every day seems like an FC Homecoming now with all the graduates that work here!” –Derek Doddridge | Class of 2005 Director of Human Resources Celadon Trucking Services www.FranklinCollege.edu