2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Finance
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319 Somsen Hall
507.457.5165
Finance website
Mark Wrolstad, Chairperson
Faculty
Michael Murray, Professor; BA, University of South Florida; MA, PhD, University of Notre Dame; 1986 -
Lawrence Schrenk, Professor; BA, University of Michigan; MBA, PhD, University of Maryland; 2001 -
Yuqian Wang, Assistant Professor; BA, MA, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (PRC); PhD, University of Texas; 2014 -
Mark Wrolstad, Professor; BA, Luther College; MBA, University of Florida; PhD, University of Colorado; 1989 -
Purpose
The purpose of the Finance program is to develop highly employable professional business analysts and managers. Majors are provided with a firm understanding of the economy and its financial systems, the ability to conceptualize business issues, and the opportunity to develop quantitative and computer skills necessary to solve today’s complex business problems. The department also seeks to provide graduates with the background necessary to pursue graduate degrees.
College of Business (COB) Admissions Policy
Admission to the College of Business (COB) for all majors and minors in the departments of Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and Marketing is required before students may enroll in 300-400 level Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and Marketing classes.
College of Business Admission Requirements
- 30 or more earned credits at the time of application
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (includes transfer credits)
- Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of “C” is required:
- Communication: GEP GOAL 1:
- Mathematics:
- Statistics:
- Accounting:
- Economics:
Non College of Business majors and minors must have junior status and instructor’s permission to take COB 300 or 400 level courses.
Math and Statistics requirements for minors with non-COB majors:
Business Administration, Finance, Marketing and Professional Selling: refer to the math and statistics requirement listed under the COB Admission Requirements.
Accounting, Business Law, International Business, Management and MIS minors: completion of math and statistics courses required by the major or if none required, any college level math and statistics course.
Check the appropriate major to see what mathematics and statistics courses are required.
Provisional Admission
A student may apply for provisional admission in order to pre-register for 300 or 400 level COB courses. In order to qualify for provisional admission, the student must be completing all of the requirements for admission in the current semester. To apply for provisional admission, contact Ms. Kattie Bredehoft (KBredehoft@winona.edu) in 319 Somsen prior to preregistration. Once the grades are in for the current semester, the student must immediately apply for admission. If not granted admission prior to the beginning of the next semester, the student will be dropped from the 300 or 400 level COB courses.
Application to the College of Business
Applications cannot be submitted until grades for all courses required for admission are recorded on the student’s DARS. Then to begin the application process, students must first read the Academic Integrity Policy.
Applications for admission to the College of Business will be reviewed and processed by Kim Vogen after grades have been posted by the Registrar’s Office. Confirmation of admission will be sent using WSU e-mail addresses to each student majoring or minoring in the College of Business. After completing the form, please allow approximately two weeks processing time.
Once you have been admitted, your Degree Audit Report (DARS) will switch from a pre-major to your major area of study.
If you have been admitted to the College of Business and are still having difficulties registering, please contact Kim Vogen at kvogen@winona.edu for assistance.
Pass/No Credit (P/NC) Courses
Except for internships, students must take all courses in their major, minor, and options on a grade-only basis. The P/NC option is available to non-majors unless otherwise noted. Courses offered on a pass/no credit-only or grade-only basis are so designated in the course descriptions.
Graduation Requirements
For a checklist of the University’s graduation requirements, see the Academic Policies & University Requirements section of this catalog. Specific requirements for finance majors are as follows.
- Complete all coursework required for the major.
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in all courses counted toward the major.
- Complete a minimum of 50% of the business requirements for the finance major at WSU.
General Education Intensive Requirements
Students may use intensive courses to satisfy both General Education Program (GEP) and major requirements. Intensive courses will usually be in the student’s major or minor program. The following are offered as GEP intensive courses in the Finance Department:
Intensives
Oral (◎)
Writing (△)
Math/Critical Analysis (◆)
Intensive courses that can be used to satisfy major/minor requirements are identified in the lists of required courses and electives.
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