Objectives
The primary objective of the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance is to develop leaders for the business, government, and educational communities and to assist them in making contributions to society. This objective is obtained in two ways.
First, students are provided with the theoretical concepts needed to understand and dissect business problems. Second, the faculty provide students with practical applications needed for financial analysis in their given areas of study.
The Department of Finance Banking and Insurance offers two majors which lead to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. The Department also offers a Certificate in Financial Planning which is available to all majors as well as business professionals.
In addition to practical applications in the classroom, students are encouraged to take advantage of the internship program. This program allows students to gain valuable practical business experience while still in college.
The Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance houses the North Carolina Bankers Association Professor, the Alfred T. Adams Distinguished Chair of Banking, the Richard S. Brantley Risk and Insurance Center, and the Joseph F. Freeman Distinguished Professorship of Insurance.
Organizations and Clubs
The Department houses two student organizations:
- The Finance Student Association
Advisor: Dr. Jeff Hobbs - Risk Management & Insurance Society
Advisor: Dr. Karen Epermanis
Career Information
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Internships
The Finance, Banking and Insurance Department offers a variety of internship opportunities for students enrolled in the Walker College of Business. Students are responsible for contacting employers and securing the internship, with advisement from faculty.
