Department of Finance
Further Your Education in the Finance Department
The Finance Department prepares students to work with:
- Investments
- Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Insurance
- Real Estate
Dedicated Finance Faculty
The Finance Department emphasizes effective teaching and student involvement in the learning process. Select full-time finance faculty members regularly set aside time to function as tutors for any student with questions about any finance course material. Our faculty is dedicated to providing superior teaching and individual attention to students.
Finance Degree Programs
The Finance Department offers four degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree.
Finance Major
The finance program prepares students to work with investments, banking, corporate finance, insurance and real estate. The program emphasizes effective teaching and student involvement in the learning process.
General Business Major
The general business major provides broad business education for students who do not have a preference or need for a specific business major. Students will receive a strong background in the core business curriculum.
Insurance and Risk Management Major
The insurance and risk management program merges specializations in finance, insurance and mathematics. Students learn the skills to work in the areas of actuarial sciences, risk management and insurance.
Legal Studies Major
The legal studies program is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in law. Students majoring in legal studies will learn from dedicated faculty the laws of business organizations, commercial transactions and the legal issues within business.
Finance Faculty and Staff
Department Chairperson
Stephen Black, Ph.D.
Department Assistant Chairperson
Full-Time Faculty
NaRita Anderson, Ph.D. Candidate
Jennifer Barger Johnson, J.D.
David Chapman, Ph.D.
Julie Cumbie, Ph.D.
Sam Cupples, Ph.D.
R. Barry Ellis, Ph.D.
Darrell Ford, J.D.
Beverly Frickel, Ph.D.
Randal Ice, Ed.D.
Minje Jung, Ph.D.
Marty Ludlum, J.D.
Stuart MacDonald, Ph.D.
John Maisch, J.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Darrell Beavers, J.D.
Jana Cook, Ph.D.
Alan McIntyre, MBA
Professional Staff
