WELCOME TO THE ECSU, School of Education and Professional Studies! LEARN ABOUT OUR BUSINESS RELATED MAJORS ACCOUNTING BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BIS) Presentation by Dr D Petkov

Wishing you a good and successful time at ECSU and in your future career! How to contact us: For further information see our web site: Office Information: Location: Webb Hall, room 423 Phone: or Fax: Postal address: Business Administration Dept. Webb Hall – Office 423 Eastern Connecticut State University 83 Windham Rd Willimantic CT 06226, USA Chairman of the department: Dr. Craig Erwin Secretary of the Business Administration Dept: Mrs. Jean Stencel

ACCOUNTING WHY STUDY ACCOUNTING? BASIC SKILLS CURRICULUM EMPLOYMENT

Why study Accounting? The Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting provides introductory and advanced courses in financial and managerial accounting, auditing, taxation and information systems. Eastern students develop both a theoretical and pragmatic understanding of how graduates operate as successful experts in accounting, auditing, taxation or management consultancy.

Skills Needed for a Career in Accounting Students will acquire proficiency in: Accounting methods, English, Mathematics, Information systems, Economics, Communications. Students seeking professional careers in accounting, particularly with public accounting firms, are encouraged to pursue a graduate degree in Accounting.

The Accounting Curriculum at ECSU (selected courses) Accounting I Marketing Business & Society Finance Business Law Intermediate Accounting Cost Accounting Systems Advanced Managerial Accounting Contemporary Issues In Accounting Auditing Federal Individual Taxation Accounting Information Technology

Your future career in Accounting? Successful students are prepared for staff level positions in management consultancy, accounting, auditing and taxation at business organizations, government and nonprofit entities.

Wishing you a good and successful time at ECSU and in your future career! How to contact us: For further information see our web site: Office Information: Location: Webb Hall, room 423 Phone: or Fax: Postal address: Business Administration Dept. Webb Hall – Office 423 Eastern Connecticut State University 83 Windham Rd Willimantic CT 06226, USA Coordinator of the Accounting major: Dr Moh’d Rujoub Secretary: Mrs. Jean Stencel Back to top

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WHY STUDY BUSINESS AT EASTERN? CONCENTRATIONS CURRICULUM EMPLOYMENT

Why study Business at Eastern? Students majoring in business will be well grounded in the liberal arts so that they may develop their creative skills and have an understanding of the environment around them. Through this unique business program, Eastern students will develop both a theoretical and pragmatic understanding of how businesses operate as successful competitive organizations.

Business Major Concentrations in: Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Operations Management, International Business. Students will acquire proficiency in basic skills such as information systems, economics, mathematics, and communications as well as an international perspective.

The Business Curriculum at ECSU (selected courses) Principles of Marketing Business and Society Business Information Systems and Web Technologies Business Finance Accounting I Managerial Accounting Business Law I Operations Management Advanced Business Concepts & Entrepreneurship Management Policy and Strategy

Your future career in Business? Students successfully completing the program will be well prepared to assume careers in today’s competitive corporate business environment, to start their own business or to continue on to graduate school (like our Masters in Organizational Management Program).

Wishing you a good and successful time at ECSU and in your future career! How to contact us: For further information see our web site: Office Information: Location: Webb Hall, room 423 Phone: or Fax: Postal address: Business Administration Dept. Webb Hall – Office 423 Eastern Connecticut State University 83 Windham Rd Willimantic CT 06226, USA Coordinator of the Business major: Dr Craig Erwin Secretary: Mrs. Jean Stencel Back to top

BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BIS) WHAT IS BIS AND SKILLS FOR A BIS CAREER COURSES EMPLOYMENT

What is Business Information Systems (BIS)? Business Information Systems (BIS) is the application of information technology (IT) to organizational and managerial needs to provide business solutions. A BIS major needs to be aware of: – what IT can contribute to an organization; – how to bring an IT solution to fruition; – and how IT opens up new opportunities to restructure an entire business.

Skills Needed for a Career in BIS Ability to work in a team Analytical skills Aptitude for Information Technology Communication skills Creativity Problem-solving skills Ability to work in a changing environment

The BIS Curriculum at Eastern (selected courses) Information Management Business Information Systems & Web Technologies Systems Analysis and Design Electronic Commerce Emerging Technologies & Business Applications Enterprise Resource Planning and E-Business Business Data Communications and Networks Organizational Website & Database Management Healthcare Informatics Business and IT Strategy

Your future career in Business Information Systems? Web Developer Applications Developer Systems Analyst Business Analyst Database Administrator MIS Consultant Data Security Specialist Information Manager along with a business orientation and an inside track to management

JOBS in Business Info Systems The US Bureau of Labor Statistics has identified the top five fastest growing occupations in the next ten years to be in the IT area. (US Bureau of Labor Statistics Report) In the New York City Region three of the top five fastest growing occupations are computer software developer, systems analyst and computer support specialist. ( New York State Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Report )

Wishing you a good and successful time at ECSU and in your future career! How to contact us: For further information see our web site: Office Information: Location: Webb Hall, room 423 Phone: or Fax: Postal address: Business Administration Dept. Webb Hall – Office 423 Eastern Connecticut State University 83 Windham Rd Willimantic CT 06226, USA Acting Coordinator of BIS major: Dr. Alex Citurs Secretary: Mrs. Jean Stencel Back to top