About Our Program

This department offers personal and professional, transferable and degree programs in finance. Students interested in the financial services industry should consider the course of study described for the Finance Certificate. Additional courses in personal money management and real estate investment offer opportunities for personal development. These programs have been designed in consultation with leading local professionals. Commercial and investment banks, savings and loans, credit unions, thrifts and finance companies are looking for candidates with these skills.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Explain general management functions, roles and responsibilities required to effectively manage today's contemporary organizations.
2. Recognize the ethical issues facing managers and apply decision-making techniques and ethical reasoning to resolve 21st century ethical dilemmas.
3. Work effectively in teams and appreciate the meaning of mutual responsibility.
4. Access and interpret information, respond and adapt to a dynamic business environment, make complex decisions, solve problems, and evaluate outcomes.

Department Offices

Division: Business Education
Department Co-Chair: Cornelia Alsheimer-Barthel | Office: BC-207 |  Phone: 805-730-4454
Department Co-Chair: Laura Woyach | Office: BC-206 | Phone: 805-730-4299
Interim Dean: Michael Medel | Office: BC-216 | Phone: 805-730-4001
Administrative Assistant: Grace Twedt | Office: BC-204C | Phone: 805-730-8749