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This program provides the knowledge and skills needed to enter the fields of public, private sector, corporate and governmental accounting, or to pursue advanced degrees in accounting, business or law. For public accounting, you must pass the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination, which in Florida requires 30 credit hours beyond degree. Graduates are able to prepare and interpret financial statements for business, non-profit, and government enterprises; use accounting data to evaluate performance and enable decision making; apply principles related to the design, integrity, and effectiveness of accounting information systems; understand the role of auditing in society, including procedures and reporting requirements; and analyze legal, ethical and legislative constructs which govern the conduct of business.

Undergraduate business students opting to pursue a BBA in Business Analytics (BA) will gain a solid foundation in the application of statistical methods, techniques, and tools to large data sets. The Business Analytics program provides students with the background needed to applying statistical methods and techniques through use of decision support systems (DSS), expert systems (ES), business intelligence (BI) reporting tools, and business analytics (BA) data mining tools. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level business analytics and reporting positions.

Students who graduate with the finance major are prepared to enter positions in corporations, financial institutions, brokerage firms, investment banks, and government. They also are prepared for post-graduate study in all areas of business. Earning a degree in finance enables students to identify the functions of financial markets and institutions and examine their impact on the level of interest rates and interest rate differentials; explore the international integration of financial markets and analyze implications for financial managers; determine and analyze the appropriate measures of risk and return for various financial instruments; and apply the mechanics and regulation of financial securities exchanges to determine the value of stocks, bonds, and securities.

Students who graduate with the finance major are prepared to enter positions in corporations, financial institutions, brokerage firms, investment banks, and government. They also are prepared for post-graduate study in all areas of business. Earning a degree in finance enables students to identify the functions of financial markets and institutions and examine their impact on the level of interest rates and interest rate differentials; explore the international integration of financial markets and analyze implications for financial managers; determine and analyze the appropriate measures of risk and return for various financial instruments; and apply the mechanics and regulation of financial securities exchanges to determine the value of stocks, bonds, and securities.

The human resource management major seeks to provide undergraduate students with a broad overview of organizational management. It offers a flexible program of courses that emphasizes the most current knowledge in the profession. This degree enables professionals to develop and apply HR planning, recruitment, and selection practices conforming to commonly accepted professional standards which are legally sustainable; develop and apply training needs analysis, instructional objectives, training program design which fully utilizes multimedia capabilities, and training evaluation practices to ensure training has a positive return on investment (ROI) for the business; and develop and apply performance appraisal forms and corrective performance management actions including feedback and disciplinary measures that are effective and legally sustainable.

The human resource management major seeks to provide undergraduate students with a broad overview of organizational management. It offers a flexible program of courses that emphasizes the most current knowledge in the profession. This degree enables professionals to develop and apply HR planning, recruitment, and selection practices conforming to commonly accepted professional standards which are legally sustainable; develop and apply training needs analysis, instructional objectives, training program design which fully utilizes multimedia capabilities, and training evaluation practices to ensure training has a positive return on investment (ROI) for the business; and develop and apply performance appraisal forms and corrective performance management actions including feedback and disciplinary measures that are effective and legally sustainable.

In today's business world, the globalization of markets and production is more evident than ever. Global trade is growing at unprecedented speed and is affecting all businesses, even those focused on the domestic market. To be successful, managers must be aware of the importance of regional trade agreements and supra-national organizations, and the effect of foreign exchange systems and the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange. Students who major in international business develop an understanding of these important issues along with knowledge of the strategies used by multinational corporations and how to manage in a cross-cultural environment.

In today's business world, the globalization of markets and production is more evident than ever. Global trade is growing at unprecedented speed and is affecting all businesses, even those focused on the domestic market. To be successful, managers must be aware of the importance of regional trade agreements and supra-national organizations, and the effect of foreign exchange systems and the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange. Students who major in international business develop an understanding of these important issues along with knowledge of the strategies used by multinational corporations and how to manage in a cross-cultural environment.

In today's business world, the globalization of markets and production is more evident than ever. Global trade is growing at unprecedented speed and is affecting all businesses, even those focused on the domestic market. To be successful, managers must be aware of the importance of regional trade agreements and supra-national organizations, and the effect of foreign exchange systems and the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange. Students who major in international business develop an understanding of these important issues along with knowledge of the strategies used by multinational corporations and how to manage in a cross-cultural environment.

In today’s global economy, the vast majority of businesses require the movement of information, goods, products, supplies, materials, and people in order to fulfill the organization’s goals and to provide benefits to the communities the organization serves. This movement of human, physical, and informational capital involves the field of logistics and supply chain management. The new major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management provides undergraduate students with in-depth knowledge of logistics and supply chain concepts, best practices, and current tools of the trade that will enhance their career opportunities with respect to local, national, and international organizations.

In today’s global economy, the vast majority of businesses require the movement of information, goods, products, supplies, materials, and people in order to fulfill the organization’s goals and to provide benefits to the communities the organization serves. This movement of human, physical, and informational capital involves the field of logistics and supply chain management. The new major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management provides undergraduate students with in-depth knowledge of logistics and supply chain concepts, best practices, and current tools of the trade that will enhance their career opportunities with respect to local, national, and international organizations.

The management major seeks to provide undergraduate students with a broad overview of organizational management. It offers a flexible program of courses that emphasizes the most current knowledge in the profession. Students can select a general Management major or choose to pursue the major with: an Entrepreneurship, Green Management, or Leadership and Change Management Track. The degree enables students to carry out the planning and organizing functions of management, control functions in organizations, fulfill leadership roles and link organizational social practices to the community which are ultimately advantageous.

The management major seeks to provide undergraduate students with a broad overview of organizational management. It offers a flexible program of courses that emphasizes the most current knowledge in the profession. Students can select a general Management major or choose to pursue the major with: an Entrepreneurship, Green Management, or Leadership and Change Management Track. The degree enables students to carry out the planning and organizing functions of management, control functions in organizations, fulfill leadership roles and link organizational social practices to the community which are ultimately advantageous.

Graduates of management information systems (MIS) are able to design, develop, and implement information systems to solve organizational problems effectively. This major provides the background needed to give informational support for decision-making in organizations and to understand the impact that information systems have on the business enterprise. We strive to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in the profession in both user and system departments. Graduates are able to recognize and analyze business problems and opportunities, apply systems development methodologies to elicit and analyze customer requirements, propose information systems-based solutions that are technically sound, economically feasible, and organizationally viable, and develop state-of-the-art information technology skills in the contemporary and emerging dynamic and complex business environment.

The marketing major provides a solid understanding of business activities under the marketing umbrella-from the identification and selection of target markets, to the development, pricing, placement and promotion of goods and services, and the management of relationships among business partners and their customers. Students receive a broad foundation in marketing concepts and practices and opportunities to pursue greater understanding and skills in selected areas of the discipline including sales, advertising, distribution and logistics, and international marketing. Graduates are able to understand consumer behavior, calculate retail pricing on both cost and profit based approaches, interpret the language of marketing research, and analyze a company's marketing strategy in order to recognize appropriate and inappropriate marketing alternatives.