REEVES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS Named in honor of Methodist University benefactor Charles M. Reeves, Jr., the Reeves School of Business at Methodist University nurtures the spirit of entrepreneurship and creative economic endeavor in students. The Reeves School of Business focuses on best business practices, and opens varied paths for students and area professionals to explore and work with current business thought. The Reeves School of Business is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs to offer Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in accounting, business administration, financial economics and marketing, as well as concentrations in health care administration, resort, club and hospitality management, sport management, PGA golf management, and professional tennis management. The Reeves School of Business also offers the Master of Business Administration and houses two separate institutes: The Center for Entrepreneurship and The Institute for Golf and Tennis Management. These organizations offer community and recognition programs, and in some cases, non-academic courses to serve specific needs of professionals in southeastern North Carolina. Accounting Degrees offered: AA, BA, BS Career opportunities: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), forensic accountant, corporate accountant, fraud examiner, bank examiner, cost accountant, valuation consultant, controller, not-for-profit accountant, treasurer, auditor, tax specialist, chief financial officer, management accountant Note: Many graduates pursue a CPA or other graduate degree. Contact: Dr. Mary Kirchner, ph. 910-630-7048, e-mail maryk@methodist.edu
REEVES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the field of accounting will continue to grow each year. A major in accounting opens a variety of career choices for you and gives you the potential to advance to the highest levels of management; receive attractive compensation; and help people, their businesses, and our economy flourish. Courses are extremely hands-on. You learn by doing. We strongly encourage participation in accounting internships to gain real-life experience on the job. Our accounting professors are mentors to the student. Our pass rate on the Uniform CPA Exam is impressive. All members of the accounting faculty are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Our four-year accounting major includes all of the accounting courses needed to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam in North Carolina, as well as in many other states. Business Administration Degrees awarded: AA, BA, BS Career opportunities: Management, finance, human resources management, sales, entrepreneurship Note: Business administration is one of the most popular majors on campus. Contact: Dr. James Marcin, ph. 910-630-7624, e-mail jmarcin@methodist.edu
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As one of the most dynamic majors at Methodist University, business administration offers you thorough classroom instruction backed by intriguing opportunities for real-world experiences. Through our Reeves School of Business and Economics, you receive instruction on the latest business practices, train on state-of-the-art computer equipment, and work on projects that bring business theories to life. You meet and network regularly with alumni and other professionals at Alumni Career Day, Executive Speakers Luncheons, and other events. The elective internship for this major has landed students in such exciting businesses as Merrill Lynch, E.I. DuPont, M.J. Soffe Manufacturing, and the Downtown Alliance, among others. Organizations such as the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) give you the chance to run your own organization, create your own business plan, and teach what you have learned about business to others. In addition, business majors have the opportunity to study at École Superieure de Commerce de Rennes in France for a semester and take business courses in English. As a graduate of the Business Administration Program, you are fully prepared to enter the workforce or go on to graduate-level work. Financial Economics Degrees awarded: AA, BA, BS Career opportunities: Bank portfolio manager, bank representative, corporate treasurer’s office, finance supervisors in a federal/state/local government agency, financial analyst, economic trends forecaster Contact: Dr. Mary Kirchner, ph. 910-630-7048, e-mail maryk@methodist.edu As the name suggests, financial economics takes you into the heart of business—preparing you for a wide range of careers. Backed by the resources of the Reeves School of Business and Economics, you gain a solid understanding of business practices and ethical decision-making. As a graduate, you understand how to implement economics planning and forecasting. You are also prepared to continue your education at the graduate level, if you choose. Management Degrees awarded: BA, BS Career opportunities: General management, human resources management, retail management, management consulting, entrepreneurship Note: Management can be combined with any of the concentrations in the Reeves School of Business. Contact: Dr. James Marcin, ph. 910-630-7624, e-mail jmarcin@methodist.edu As one of the newest majors at Methodist University, the Management Program will help you master skills in general business, accounting, economics, finance and marketing, as you examine both the domestic and international marketplace. You will specifically develop skills that will focus on your leadership and management ability, as well as managing human resources. Methodist University and The Reeves School of Business and Economics will effectively prepare you to serve as a management expert in the modern business world, all while learning in a professional atmosphere. Networking events with alumni and other professionals at Alumni Career Day, Executive Speakers Luncheons, and other events will be offered to the students to help build a portfolio of contacts for postgraduation employment. An internship is recommended for this major and will give you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in human resources, general management, retail management, club and resort management, or management consulting. In addition, management majors have the opportunity to study at École Superieure de Commerce de Rennes in France for a semester and to take management or business courses in English. As a graduate of the Management Program, you are fully prepared to enter the workforce or go on to graduate-level work.