Canisius College Viewbook 2007-2008

undergraduate majors & programs Richard J. Wehle School of Business “Our information systems (IS) graduates are finding exciting career opportunities in the areas of business, government and consulting. There is strong demand for IS majors in data management, networking, information technology (IT) security, project management, information assurance, compliance and computer forensics.” Linda A. Volonino, PhD Chair, Information Systems Accounting Accounting Information Systems Business Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Information Systems International Business Management Marketing Special Programs BA or BS/MBA Dual Degree (5 years) BA or BS/MBAPA Dual Degree (5 years) Fashion Merchandising (in conjunction with Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City) fast facts p A concentrated interdisciplinary program, MexiCanisius allows students to spend five weeks in Mexico, where they live with Mexican host families and complete internships learning how to import products from Mexico for sale on campus. Canisius faculty, Coral Snodgrass, PhD, professor of management /marketing and Julia Wescott, PhD, professor of modern languages, accompany and mentor students in the program. “Our goal at Canisius is to prepare students for leadership by building their intellectual skills as well as their ability to act and think ethically. We set high standards for our students on both dimensions.” Gregory R. Wood, PhD chair, management/marketing Learning outside the classroom The Richard J. Wehle School of Business strongly emphasizes hands-on experience in addition to a high-quality academic curriculum. This type of experience allows you to find out more about a potential career field and gain valuable networking contacts. The director of the internship program places nearly 200 students per year in internship settings, many of which result in job opportunities after graduation. p Students who are undecided in the area of business, may enroll in a unique course called the Business Exploration Program. This class meets once a week during the fall semester and involves exploration of the various majors and possible careers in business. A mark of distinction Canisius’ undergraduate and graduate programs in business are accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, the principal accrediting association for schools of business. Fewer than 15 percent of business schools worldwide have earned this accreditation, which is considered a symbol of the highest standard in business education. p Canisius’ close proximity to Canada provides unique advantages for international internships with businesses that conduct foreign trade, as well as United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. p Our accounting program consistently ranks among the top programs in the state and the country based on student pass rates on the CPA Exam. These results have earned us an international reputation for the high quality of our program and the success of our graduates.

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