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Department of Business, Accounting and Economics - The Competitive Edge
Whether you aspire to work for a national accounting firm, start your own private practice, become a stockbroker or economic analyst or manage a business, Carroll's Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics will launch you toward your dream job. As a student in the department, you will develop the business edge, practical problem-solving skills and communication fluency necessary to sharpen your competitive edge and succeed in the real world.
Sharpen your competitive edge and succeed in the real world.
Carroll's business, accounting and economics program can give you a lead in your career because a Carroll education is the competitive edge.
With small class sizes, you will enjoy individualized attention and personal interaction with your professors. Experts in their fields, Carroll professors are committed to providing you rigorous academic challenges in an atmosphere valuing ethics and moral principles. You will emerge from Carroll prepared to lead and succeed in both your work and personal endeavors.
Students may choose to major in accounting, business administration or public administration. Business administration majors can select an emphasis in marketing, economics, international business, finance or management. Minors available include accounting, economics, business administration or public administration. Internships include posts at Helena's three largest accounting firms.
Expect more
At Carroll, you will receive an education both excellent and affordable. Curricula are designed to position students aggressively for job placement and graduate school admission. Contact Professor Belle Marie (406/447-5444 or bmarie -is-at- carroll -dot- edu) today to learn more about the Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics at Carroll College.
What you get
A successful graduate of the department will be able to:
• Use data and statistics in order to understand and analyze relevant problems
• Understand and analyze financial statements of economic entities
• Read and understand publications covering topics discussed in the various majors in the department
• Organize and present ideas and information orally in small group settings
• Design and carry out independent and collaborative projects
• Use contemporary information technology effectively including the library, the internet and computer software
• Write essays and short papers in a clear and concise fashion with emphasis on content, style and analytical ability
• Understand and explain important issues encountered in economic entities with particular emphasis on ethical and global implications.