Finance alum Ian Davis is profiled in the January 2007 issue of Futures in Finance under the headline: "Ian Davis: A CTM Success Story".
In the latest issue of Futures in Finance published by the Association for Finance Professionals Norm Goldstein and the NIU Treasury Management course are singled out for having one of the largest CTM programs in the country. This professional field is one of the fastest growing in terms of job availability for new graduates. Thank you to Norman for his leadership in helping NIU to be way ahead of the curve in this area.
High standards and demanding program requirements prevail in NIU's finance program. The result is a well-prepared, hard-working, and goal-oriented finance professional.
Because business and alumni advisory committees help keep our curriculum relevant, our graduates are prepared to deal successfully with the realities of their profession. Northern's finance graduates have:
Mastered the functional areas of finance, including financial management of business enterprises, financial institutions, investment securities and financial assets
Developed and applied the basic analytical tools used in finance, including substantial accounting skills
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in the context of solving financial problems
