Welcome to the Martin V. Smith School of Business & Economics! The Business and Economics Program has a liberal arts and interdisciplinary focus. It is built on the five Cs: critical thinking, collaboration (working with others), and communication (oral and written English), conduct and competencies (in business related disciplines). Students learn the fundamental principles of accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, and marketing as applied in a variety of organizational settings. A distinguishing aspect of the Business and Economics Program is the requirement to take courses developed in conjunction with disciplines outside the traditional business curriculum. Examples include courses with Biology, Chemistry, Education, English, Fine Arts, History and Performing Arts. In addition, a Capstone Course provides students with the opportunity to integrate their knowledge through a Global Strategy Simulation exercise. To foster an integrative and cross disciplinary experience in a relevant business area, students are required to select one of five emphases: Entrepreneurship, Finance, Global Business, Management, and Marketing. All emphases draw on upper-division courses from accounting, economics, management and marketing to offer an in-depth perspective into five critical areas of business.