Welcome to the Dolan School of Business and Fairfield University

The Dolan School at Fairfield University Serves 1600+ undergraduates, 180+ graduate students Six academic departments, with 65 full-time faculty New 80,000+ sq. ft. facility opening Fall 2019 Link to Video Our Vision: Dolan develops innovative, principled, and globally-minded business leaders for a better world through transformative experiences of modern Jesuit Catholic education.

Dolan Undergraduate Team Kathy Nantz, PhD Associate Dean Professor of Economics Sarah Bollinger, EdD Director Career Development Center John Hottinger Associate Director Meredith McAloon, LCSW Assistant Dean Undergraduate Programs Erica Spencer, EdD Assistant Director Christina Puttock Program Coordinator

Our agenda: The Dolan Difference The undergraduate curriculum Academic departments Academic advising Co-curricular resources Professional Development Series Internships Study Abroad QUESTIONS?

Principled Leadership for Lifelong Success The Dolan Difference Principled Leadership for Lifelong Success Principled Leadership Professional Development Series Dean’s Executive Forum Service learning activities Courses Educate the “Whole” Person The Magis Core Math, Science, Humanities & Communication Global Perspective Study abroad Global immersion trips Faculty research Entrepreneurial and Innovative Mindset Fairfield StartUp Angel Investor Pitch Career Readiness and Success Dolan Career Development Center Business Fundamentals Dolan Core Curriculum Economics Applied Business Ethics Dolan Major and Minor Areas of Study

DSB Curriculum Typical Dolan Student Curriculum – 10 courses /year + 1 41 courses = 123 credits for graduation DSB Curriculum First Year Sophomore Year Fall Financial Accounting AC 11 Microeconomics EC 11 Math (Precalc or Calc) English 100 W Foreign Language Intro to Finance Principles of Marketing Intro to Information Systems Magis Core Course Spring Managerial Accounting AC 12 Macroeconomics EC 12 Math (Calc or Stats) Intro to Management Intro to Operations Mgmt

Global Business Strategy Typical Dolan Student Curriculum DSB Curriculum Junior Year Senior Year Major and Minor Courses Business Law Business Ethics Magis Core Courses Elective Courses Internship Study Abroad Global Business Strategy Career Planning

Our academic departments Accounting (major, minor) Accounting information systems minor Graduate: MSA; MBA-AC; MBA-TX; AC, TX certificates Economics (major, minor) Tracks designed during advising to fit student interests Finance (major, minor) Graduate: MSF; MBA-FI; FI, FP&A certificates Information Systems & Operations Management (major, minor) Business analytics minor Graduate: MSBA; MBA-BA; MSBA certificate Management (major, minor) Concentrations: Entrepreneurship; Business & Society; Human Resources Minors: Entrepreneurship; Business, Law & Regulations; Sports Leadership & Management Graduate: MBA-MG; HR certificate Marketing (major, minor) Concentrations: Digital Marketing; IMC; Relationship Marketing Graduate: MBA-MK; MK analytics certificate International Business (interdisciplinary with Arts & Sciences) International Studies, with a business discipline major or minor

Student Advising JUNE: Individual Consultation with a Dolan faculty member SEPTEMBER AND BEYOND: All students assigned to a Dolan School faculty member for advisement Faculty Advisor in student’s declared discipline (if student has declared a major) Student encouraged to cultivate a close working relationship with Faculty Advisor Peer advising program OTHER ADVISING RESOURCES: Dolan Undergraduate Office (Dolan School Dean’s Suite) Assistant Dean / Director: Meredith McAloon, LCSW Assistant Director: Erica Spencer, MEd Program Coordinator: Christina Puttock Academic Support and Retention (Kelley Center) AP/Transfer Credit questions, Tutoring Resources, Accessibility Issues, Workshops, etc.

Professional Development Opportunities Career Development Center Sarah Bollinger, MEd, Director John Hottinger, Associate Director Professional Development Series (PDS) Internships (paid, for-credit, both?)

Study Abroad Opportunities Institution Country Fairfield’s Strategic Partners (offering F.U. credit) IAU Collete, Aix-en-Provence France IQS, Barcelona - NOMINATION PROGRAM Spain Australian Catholic University, Sydney/Brisbane Australia Florence University of the Arts, Florence Italy National University of Ireland, Galway Ireland Universidad Comillas Pontifica Spain Queen Mary University of London England Other Partnerships / Provider Programs (offering transfer credit) London School of Economics -- NOMINATION PROGRAM England Maastricht University -- NOMINATION PROGRAM Netherlands The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies China

Thank you! Questions? Dolan was ranked among the top 10 best colleges for Business Majors by Money Magazine!