Scope and Purpose:
Three subject areas are of major concern for the Department of Finance's curriculum: financial management of non-financial institutions, management of financial institutions, and investment management. Acquisition in these areas is at an advanced study level. In addition, sub-fields exist in real estate, insurance, personal finance, business law, international finance, and business/society issues. These sub-fields require acquisition at an initial study level. The other departments in the College of Business Administration utilize materials in these subject areas, as do the departments of Economics, Public Administration and Urban Studies, Family and Consumer Science, Business Technology, and the School of Law.
Curriculum:
The Finance department offers a bachelor's degree with a specialization in corporate financial management, financial services, financial services/real estate, and financial planning. A finance concentration is available in the masters of business administration program. Courses in business finance and business law are required for all college degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Thus, the department serves all of the business students at some point in their courses of study. Courses in international finance are presently offered at both the undergraduate and the master's level. The college also offers a certificate in Financial Planning.
Geographical Coverage:
The techniques of financial management are applicable worldwide; thus, material can be published anywhere in the world. While investment and business law materials are primarily concerned with the United States, the increased internationalization of business operations demands recognition in the collection.
Language:
Only English language materials are collected.
Period Coverage:
The focus of the collection is on current developments.
Publication Types:
Scholarly works, professional books, research reports, research data, handbooks, and serially updated materials are purchased.
Formats:
Print formats comprise about eighty percent of the collection. Computer software and videotapes make up the remainder.
Remote Sources:
When required, use is made of other academic library collections through OhioLINK and traditional interlibrary loan.
Exclusions:
Legal texts and periodicals are collected by the School of Law library. Theoretical economics is collected under the policy for the economics department.
Policy Revised: 02-2004
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