Finance

Mission Statment

The mission of the Finance program is to provide students a quality education in financial theories, analytical skills, contemporary issues, and ethical practices. Our students are prepared for careers in finance with capability, confidence, and working ethics. We also seek and maintain an interactive learning environment with excellent teaching, small classes, individual attention, and student activities.
Student Learning Outcomes
Curriculum Grid
Program and Contact Information

The mission of the Finance program is to provide students a quality education in financial theories, analytical skills, contemporary issues, and ethical practices. Our students are prepared for careers in finance with capability, confidence, and working ethics. We also seek and maintain an interactive learning environment with excellent teaching, small classes, individual attention, and student activities.

Dr. James Hansen
Professor/Chair of Accounting & Taxation
Weber State University
1337 Edvalson St. Dept 3803
Ogden, UT 84408
801-626-6433
jameshansen2@weber.edu

Department website: School of Accounting & Taxation

Learning Outcomes
Outcome	Assessment Plan	Frequency	Target Performance
Learning Outcome 1: Understand the professional role played by finance and financial institutions in business and society.	FIN 4410 – Financial Problems – Investments: Course Embedded - CFA Ethics Practice	Once a year	75% (or above) of the students will demonstrate proficiency as evidenced through the assessment method
Learning Outcome 2: Graduates will exhibit knowledge of theoretical concepts, ideas, and topics of Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, and Investments.	1) FIN 3300 – Investments: Course Embedded - Exam Questions 2) FIN 3350 – Financial Institutions: Course Embedded - Readings Quizzes 3) FIN 3500 – Capital Budgeting: Course Embedded - Exam Questions	Once a year	75% (or above) of the students will demonstrate proficiency as evidenced through the assessment method
Learning Outcome 3: Be able to perform financial analysis	FIN 3500 – Capital Budgeting: Course Embedded - Semester Budgeting Project (Analysis Section)	Once a year	75% (or above) of the students will demonstrate proficiency as evidenced through the assessment method