BSBA with Emphasis in Financial Services

The mission of the School of Management is to prepare undergraduate business students for successful careers through a personalized, hands-on learning experience and positively impact the knowledge base of business and the economic health of the region through professional and scholarly activity.

The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the premier accrediting body for business schools in the world. As an AACSB accredited school, we emphasize Innovation, Engagement, and Impact.

Students gain a broad business knowledge in accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing as well as specialized knowledge in one of four emphasis areas: accounting; financial services; healthcare management; or management/marketing.

The Financial Services program is built with insights gained from respected industry professionals, subject matter professors, and representative industry groups. Elective courses in the Financial Services emphasis include Markets, Institutions and Banking, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments, and other advanced finance subjects designed to prepare students for careers in banking and other professional business careers. Students regularly participate in career development opportunities with the state bankers association and national financial management seminars.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Lander University business students will:

• Build solid communication skills
• Learn to work well in teams
• Demonstrate high ethics
• Develop strong problem-solving skills

COLLEGE FACILITIES INCLUDE

• classrooms with state-of-the-art technology
• computer labs for student use
• classrooms with excellent workspace
• faculty offices immediately adjacent to classrooms
• lobby designed for student teamwork projects

THE LANDER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT BOASTS

• exceptionally qualified faculty
• the personal touch, where faculty are available to students
• excellent curriculum in Financial Services
• outstanding, recognized internship program
• opportunities to experience the financial world through conferences and workshops

CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO THE BUSINESS PROGRAM

Continuing Students

• Students must have successfully completed 45 semester hours of coursework
• Students must have earned a minimum 2.5 GPSA
• Students must have earned a grade of C or better in basic accounting, economics, statistics, and business communication classes.
• Students must successfully complete proficiency assessments in writing, mathematics, and computer applications.

Transfer Students

• Undergraduate transfer students must meet the requirements listed for continuing students. In computing the GPA for purposes of admission to the School of Management, work transferred from previous schools and work at Lander University are included. Courses are transferable if they meet these standards:
• A minimum grade of C must be earned in each course
• Upper-level business courses must be taken at AACSB accredited schools or approved by the School of Management.
• Course descriptions must closely match Lander University School of Management courses.

Retention Requirement for Business Students

To remain in the program, a student must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.