• The fundamental responsibilities of the finance faculty are to preserve existing knowledge, create new knowledge, and transmit knowledge to others. To transmit knowledge to the graduate student a variety of teaching techniques and methodologies are employed, including case studies, lectures, simulations, computer modeling, oral and written presentations, discussion groups, study groups, co-research projects, and independent study and research.
  • The faculty members consider their research activity important for two reasons. First, the constant search for, and testing, of new knowledge is a basic foundation of economic progress. Second, as the financial and economic environment changes, current knowledge may become obsolete. The finance faculty members are involved in the development of new financial and management techniques so that their students are prepared to meet the challenges they will face during their careers. The faculty's research appears in many scholarly publications.
  • The finance faculty is dedicated to the advancement of the finance profession not only through its teaching and research activities but also through its involvement with outside government, business, academic, and professional organizations.