Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Sophomore Symposium
Class of 2013
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Your Future Begins Now
 Plan Ahead
 Be Proactive
 Take Ownership of your Education & Career Plans
 Embrace the Opportunities & Resources Available
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Curriculum
(41 courses / 123 credits)
University Core (63 Credits)
Business Core (27 Credits)
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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)
Accounting
Finance
Information Systems
International Business
Management
Marketing
Electives (15 Credits)
4 Free Electives
1 Business Elective
Dolan School of Business Majors
ACCOUNTING
Accounting Department
Dr. Joan Van Hise, Chair
Accounting Department
Accounting Careers
Public Accounting Careers
Auditing
Consulting
Tax Planning
Tax Return Prep
Forensic Accounting
Accounting Department
Accounting Careers
Non-Public Accounting Careers
CFO
Treasure
Accountant
Corporate Controller
Litigation Consultant
Accounting Department
Accounting Employers
Most Fairfield graduates work toward CPA
certification at…
Big 4 Firms
Deloitte; Ernst & Young
KPMG; PricewaterhouseCoopers
National Firms
e.g., UHY
e.g., McGladrey & Pullen
Regional/Local Firms
e.g., Blum Shapiro
e.g., Dylewsky, Goldberg & Brenner
Accounting Department
Steps to CPA Certification
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and…
Exam
Uniform CPA Exam
Education
~30 more credit hours of study
Options 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-state
Consult with an accounting faculty member for state specific
requirements
Accounting Department
Accounting Information Systems Minor
Highlights the impact of technology on the
accounting profession
For students who want to supplement an Accounting
or other major
Required courses:
AC 11 Introduction to Financial Accounting
IS 100 Introduction to Information Systems
AC 203 Intermediate Accounting I
AC 365 Accounting Information Systems
IS 240 Systems Analysis and Logical Design
IS 260 Database Systems
Accounting Department
Accounting Co-Curricular Activities
Accounting Club
Monthly meetings with speakers
Previous speakers from WWE, Bromley Teas, IRS
Opportunities for underclassmen to become leaders
Beta Alpha Psi
Honor Fraternity for Accounting/Fin’l Information Professionals
Must be an Accounting Major/Minor or AIS Minor
GPA > 3.0
ALPFA
(Association for Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting)
Open to all Accounting and Finance Majors/Minors
Meetings with speakers & service opportunities
Opportunities for underclassmen to become leaders
Dolan School of Business Majors
FINANCE
Finance Department
Dr. Walter Hlawitschka, Chair
Finance Department
Finance Programs
Undergraduate Programs:
Finance Major (18 credits, 3 required and 3
electives)
Finance Minor (15 credits, Intro to Finance, 2
required and 2 electives)
Finance Department
Finance 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 Department
Practical Experience Before Graduation
Internships for Finance Majors
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Morgan Stanley
Merrill Lynch
Smith Barney
UBS
Wachovia
Various Hedge Funds
And More…
Many of these internships have led to job offers
Finance Department
Practical Experience in Finance
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 Department
Practical 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 Department
Careers in Finance
A Broad Outline…
 Commercial Banking
 Corporate Finance
 Financial Planning
 Insurance
 Investment Banking
 Money Management
 Real Estate
Finance Department
Professional Certifications
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
Dolan School of Business Majors
Information Systems
Information Systems Department
Dr. Chris Huntley, Chair
Information Systems Department
Who We Are – The Innovation Process
Business Clients
Problems
Plans/Specs
Solutions
Hardware/
Software
IS Professionals
Technology Providers
Information Systems Department
What 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 Department
Where 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
Dolan School of Business Majors
International Business
International Studies Program
College of Arts and Sciences
and
Dolan School of Business
Dr. Janie Leatherman – Director
Mr. Jermain Griffin – Associate Director
International Business Program
Overview
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 Program
International Business Major
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 Program
International Business Major
Choose two electives from the following thematic areas:
Global Development
Conflict, Peace building, and Diplomacy
Social Justice and Humanitarianism
Choose a co-curricular minor or major with the Dolan
School of Business
International Business Program
Resources
Internship Program
International Business/Studies Club
Model United Nations Club
Program events
Study Abroad
Fulbright and other scholarships
Dolan School of Business Majors
MANAGEMENT
Management Department
Dr. Don Gibson, Chair
Management Department
Management
is…
What
is Management?
Getting things done through other people
Learning how to motivate others
Teamwork
Leadership
Learning how to work with different kinds of
people
Understanding Ethics
Understanding legal implications
Management Department
Management is essential to…
Success in Finance, Accounting,
Marketing, Info Systems, International
Business
Careers in Human Resource
Management
Careers in Law
Management Department
The Management Major
General Management
Concentrations in:
Business and Society
Human Resources
Management Department
Additional Offerings…
The Management Minor
Business Law and Ethics Minor
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Studies
Management Department
Career 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…
Dolan School of Business Majors
MARKETING
Marketing Department
Dr. Mark Ligas, Chair
Marketing Department
Marketing 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 Management
Advertising
Internet Marketing
Marketing Channels
Business to Business Marketing
Public Relations
Brand Management
Contemporary Issues
Marketing Department
Marketing Minor
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 Management
Advertising
Internet Marketing
Global Marketing
Marketing Channels
Business to Business Marketing
Public Relations
Brand Management
Contemporary Issues
Marketing Department
Practical Experience
Internships provide valuable experiences and networking
opportunities within the various fields of marketing. The DSB
Internship Program provides for-credit opportunities in many
areas, including:
Advertising
Financial services
Marketing communications
Marketing research
Public relations
Sports marketing
Marketing Department
Career Opportunities
 Advertising
 Brand development
 Distribution/Vendor relations
 Marketing research
 Merchandising
 Public relations
 Retailing
 Sales (products, services, financial services)
Curriculum
Minors and Complimentary Programs
DSB Minors
Interdisciplinary Programs
 Accounting
 American Studies
Accounting Information Systems
 Latin and Caribbean Studies
Business Law and Ethics
 Women’s Studies
Finance
 Asian Studies
Information Systems
 Environmental Studies
Management
 International Studies
Marketing
 Peace and Justice Studies
Operations Management
 Black Studies
 And More…
What will your individualized plan of study be?
Curriculum
Complimentary Programs
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…
What will your individualized plan of study be?
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Advising & Registration
Advisor/Advisee Relationship
Plan Ahead
Be Prepared
Utilize All Resources
 Faculty Advisors
 Deans/Assistant Deans
 Department Chairs
 StagWeb/Degree Evaluations
DSB Menu (under the Academics tab)
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Advising Week Schedule
Fall 2010 Course Schedule
Spring 2011 Tentative Course Schedule
Advising Guidelines & Tips
Curriculum Checklists – Majors &
Minors
Degree Evaluations
Sophomore Symposium Information
Internships
Contact Us
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Extra-Curricular Involvement
• Accounting Club
• Finance Club
• International Studies Club
• Management Club
 Develop Leadership Skills
 Develop a Professional Identity
 Personal Development
 Professional Development
• 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 Planning
CAREER COUNSELING IS AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS
Personalized Resume Review
Workshops
Cover Letter/ResumeWriting
Interviewing
Choosing a Major
Job Search Strategies
Career Fair Prep
Networking
Business Etiquette
 Personalized Career Interest,
Personality, and Values
Assessment
Strong Interest Inventory
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Career Planning
Services Available…
 Career Fairs
 On-Campus Recruiting/eRecruiting
 Practice Interviews
 Employer Presentations & Information
 Informational Interviewing
 Career/Internship Resources on the Web
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
INTERNSHIPS
INTERNSHIPS
Mrs. Kathy Tellis, Director of Internships
Internship Program
Purpose of Internship Program
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Career-related work experience for
qualified students
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Extension of a student’s academic program
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Opportunity for practical application and
testing of principles and theories
Internship Program
Classification
Complete and apply an internship in one of two ways
for three academic credits applied as an elective
not-for-credit
All DSB internship listings qualify for credit
Stipend irrelevant with regards to earning credit
(you are permitted to receive academic credit and get paid)
Internships are offered Fall, Spring and Summer
Internship Program
Logistics
Internship database accessible on the web
http://eidos.fairfield.edu/jobs
Email – ktellis@fairfield.edu – include updated resume
(one page) as an MS Word attachment
First internship must be in your major; may pursue second
internship in a business minor
Not restricted to internships on the database
(Contact Kathy Tellis, Director of Internships, for more information)
Internship Program
Eligibility and Requirements
In order to obtain academic credit for an internship, a
student must have…
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Completed Sophomore year
 GPA 2.5+
 Approval prior to starting internship
 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 Program
Additional Internship Information
6
total internship credits may be earned
 Applied
as electives
 Will
not substitute any course in major or minor
field of study
 Two
internships at same placement
(Contact Kathy Tellis, Director of Internships, for more information)
 Grading
– Pass/Fail
Internship Program
Expectations of Interns
Expectations of Interns seeking academic credit as well
as those who are not…
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Behave in a professional manner
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All students are representatives of the University
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The Director of Internships maintains regular contact with
companies
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Feedback is obtained whether or not credit is being sought
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On-line evaluation to be completed by all interns
Internship Program
Responsibilities
Responsibilities for students seeking academic
credit…
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For-Credit Internship Application & job description
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Minimum 12 hours per week
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Meet with Faculty Internship Advisor
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Complete a final paper
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On-line evaluation
Internship Program
The Internship Faculty Advisor
The role of the faculty advisor is to…
 Discuss
 May
parameters of the paper
assign additional independent study
 Focus
on relating experience to course work in
student’s major
 Read
and grade paper
Internship Program
Participating Companies/Organizations
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Merrill Lynch
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Octagon Inc.
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UBS
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
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Ameriprise Financial Services
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Omega Inc.
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GE Corp. State Tax Group
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Letarte Swimwear
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J Brand Jeans
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WWE, INC
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Hearst Corp./Esquire
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Wells Fargo Financial Advisors
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And More…
Internship Program
Advantages of an Internship
 Academic
credit
 Professional work experience
 Marketable skills
 Resume building
 Competitive edge
 Test-drive a career choice
 Meet professionals who will mentor
 Develop confidence
Internship Program
Advantages of an Internship
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New knowledge in specialized field
 Sharpen communication skills
 Apply classroom theory
 Networking
 Possible job offer
Internship Program
Sophomore Year
Prepare during sophomore year…
 Utilize
the Office of Career Planning
 Resume Writing
 Cover Letter
 Become Familiar with Database and
Eligibility Requirements
Internship Program
Internships
TO GET A JOB YOU NEED EXPERIENCE; TO
GET EXPERIENCE YOU NEED A JOB.
AN INTERNSHIP COULD GIVE YOU BOTH!
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
International Education
Office of International
Education
Mr. Christopher Johnson, Director,
International Education
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
International Education
Fairfield Opens Doors To The World
60+ Programs
40+ Countries
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
International Education
Institution
Site
•IFI Rouen
•Institut Quimic De Sarria (IQS)
•Maastricht University
•Regent’s College
•National University of Ireland, Galway
•Beijing Center for Language & Culture
•Florence University of the Arts
•API-American Programs International
•University of Edinburgh
•Herzen University
•Sophia University
•Baden Württenberg Exchange
•CIEE- Council Study Centers
France
Spain
Netherlands
England
Ireland
China
Italy
Spain
Scotland
Russia
Japan
Germany
Worldwide
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
International Education
Selecting the appropriate program…
 Program of Study/Major
 Language
 Individual Program & Courses Offered
 Career Interests
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
International Education
Business Programs
 Rouen, France
 Barcelona, Spain
 Maastricht, Netherlands
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
International Education
Next Steps…
Meet with academic advisor
Attend Study Abroad 101: First Step Advising Session
File intent to study abroad form
For more information – www.fairfield.edu/studyabroad
Charles F. Dolan School of Business
Sophomore Symposium
Questions & Comments
www.fairfield.edu/dsbsymposium
Online Assessment
Good Luck Class of 2013!