The degree program in Accountancy prepares students for entry into a professional career in accounting in either the private or public sector. The program is designed to provide students with an educational foundation upon which they can grow professionally in the practice and study of accounting as they progress throughout their careers.
A world-class accounting department must continually enrich its programs to maintain and improve on that status. It is only with the generous support from alumni and friends that the Department can continue to provide students with extraordinary learning opportunities. Last year, annual giving support allowed the Accounting Department:
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Computer Management & Information Systems Department (CMIS)
Information systems and information technology jobs are on the rise, and the School of Business is assisting in meeting the needs of the market.
Annual support from alumni and friends makes a tremendous impact on what the Department can accomplish each year. This year, the CMIS Department:
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Economics & Finance Department
The nationally recognized faculty of the SIUE Economics & Finance Department maintains the proud tradition that combines academic excellence with active scholarship. This combination provides students with the modern tools necessary to succeed. From business to government to academics, the success of our alumni is a testimony to the faculty’s dedication to student achievement both during and beyond their time at SIUE.
The dedication and support from alumni and friends allows the Department to maintain this tradition. Based on your support, the Department has accomplished much over the past year, including:
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Give to the Economics & Finance Department here.
Management & Marketing Department
The Management & Marketing Department courses contribute to the main degree programs in the School. Also, the Master of Marketing Research (MMR) degree is housed within the Department.
Private support from alumni and friends has allowed the Department to offer many opportunities to students, faculty, and staff. For instance, annual giving dollars supported:
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Beta Gamma Sigma Development Fund
Beta Gamma Sigma, the National Scholastic Business Honor Society, is the second oldest scholastic honorary in the United States. The organization recognizes the outstanding scholastic achievements of Business majors. Only Schools and Colleges of Business that are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) may house Beta Gamma Sigma chapters. At SIUE, invitations to join are issued to juniors in good standing with grade point averages (GPA) of at least 3.80 and seniors with GPA’s of at least 3.65. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is a lifetime honor. Gifts to Beta Gamma Sigma are used to sponsor the annual recognition program and induction ceremony in the spring.
Give to Beta Gamma Sigma here.
The Southwestern Illinois Entrepreneurship Center serves as an umbrella organization to facilitate the interaction between entrepreneurs and existing resources. In addition to providing in-depth assistance and accelerated services to entrepreneurs, the center promotes an entrepreneurial culture throughout the region. The Center works with entrepreneurs and small businesses from start-up phase through the transition/exit phase. The Southwestern Illinois Entrepreneurship Center provides the following services: coordinate support services for clients that address gaps and limitations in client's current operations; conduct business assessments that identify gaps and limitations in the client's current operation; provide business coaching services to assist clients in developing professional funding pitches for investor meetings; provides advanced financial assistance and planning including determining capital needs and making investor introductions; provide targeted accelerated services for clients that have high growth potential. Click here to visit the Entrepreneurship Center website to learn more about how you can support the work of the Center.
Give to the Entrepreneurship Center here.
Gifts to the School of Business International Programs are used to provide scholarship opportunities in the form of competitive travel awards to students who study internationally. The program provides enriching opportunities for students to learn about global economic conditions and business practices firsthand. Our students enroll in one- to two-week travel study courses and semester-long study abroad at partner institutions in locations like China, Mexico, Hungary, England, France, the Netherlands, and Germany. Participating students have the opportunity to apply for Competitive Travel Awards, which cover half of their round-trip travel costs between St. Louis and the location where they study. Contributions help deserving students build knowledge and confidence through international scholarship. Click here to visit the International Programs website to learn more.
Give to International Programs here.
The International Trade Center is one of six trade centers located throughout the State of Illinois. The SIUE International Trade Center serves businesses in the 47 southernmost counties by providing: individualized, free export consultation to Illinois businesses; international market analysis to identify the most advantageous trading opportunities; identification of foreign buyers, agents and/or distributors through trade leads; seminars on international business strategies, export procedures, distribution practices, and methods of payment, as well as the latest exporting trends; export finance assistance in coordination with EX-IM Bank and SBA's Export Working Capital Program; access to extensive export trade reference material and the International Trade Data Bank. Click here to visit the International Trade Center website to learn more about how you can support the work of the Center.
Give to the International Trade Center here.
Master of Business Administration Program
The MBA Program at SIUE is designed to develop leaders and managers who are able to achieve organizational goals in a global economy. The program prepares its graduates to advance through middle and upper levels of corporations and not-for-profit organizations.
The Princeton Review, known for its college rankings based on how students rate their schools, recently released its listing of the Best 282 Business Schools. SIUE has one of the best Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)-accredited MBA programs in the world.
Gifts to the MBA Program will help the School remain competitive among the top schools of business in the country. Click here to visit the MBA website and to learn more about this top-rated program.
Give to the MBA program here.
Master of Marketing Research Program
Marketing research, in the 21st century, is a growing, challenging, and exciting field. SIUE’s innovative graduate program in marketing research is designed to meet business’ need for skilled marketing research professionals. Our Master of Marketing Research (MMR) Program is one of the few specialized programs in the nation that combines practical knowledge with intensive academic training resulting in excellent employment (with a near 100% placement record) and career opportunities with leading research agencies and corporations. SIUE's MMR program is a rigorous, high-quality, and business practice driven program. Admission is very selective and highly competitive. We welcome your interest in our program. Click here to visit the MMR website and to learn more about how you can support this degree program.
Give to the Master of Marketing Research Program here.
The Abraham E. Rutman Fund was established by Drs. Gilbert Rutman and Valerie Meyer to honor Dr. Rutman’s father. The fund is used to promote a closer relationship between the regional business community and the SIUE School of Business. Interaction is fostered through events such as lectures and dinners. In 2006, Steve Forbes, president and CEO of Forbes, Inc., and editor-in-chief of Forbes Magazine, was a featured speaker at an SIUE Arts & Issues Series sponsored through proceeds from the Abraham E. Rutman Endowed Fund. Additional funds are sought to increase the corpus of the endowment in order to continue and to expand these opportunities.
Give to the Abraham E. Rutman Forum Fund here.
Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) conducts nearly 50 seminars and workshops throughout the year that address topics important to all business owners. The SBDC also provides one-to-one counseling services to new and existing businesses at no charge. It reviews business plans and discusses financing options, bank loans, SBA and state-backed loan programs, marketing, management, and other topics of concern to business clients. For companies that require specialized attention, the SBDC can act as a referral source for a variety of specialized professionals and consultants. Areas of expertise include business plan development, cash flow analysis, marketing plan development, database searches for financing sources, mailing lists, and more. SBDC clients can visit the resource room containing computer programs, video tapes, and reference materials on a variety of business topics. Click here to visit the SBDC website and to learn more about how you can support this Center.
Give to the Small Business Development Center here.
