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effective conduct of business; effective communicators; effective decision makers; effective team
members; and honor and integrity.
Accreditation
The Calloway School is accredited through AACSB International’s management accreditation
standards as well as its accounting accreditation standards. Accounting accreditation is
an elective extension of management accreditation. AACSB International may be contacted at
(813) 769-6500, 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750, Tampa, Florida 33602 and at
http://aacsb.edu/. Inquiries should relate only to the accreditation status of the school and not
to general admissions information.
AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business
schools and accounting programs, worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm
their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive
peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business
education.
Wake Forest University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The Commission
can be contacted at (404) 679-4501, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097
and www.sacscoc.org. Inquiries should relate only to the accreditation status of the institution,
and not to general admission information.
Programs and Majors
The Calloway School of Business and Accountancy offers two degree programs: the four-year
bachelor of science degree, with majors in accountancy, business, finance, and mathematical
business (in cooperation with the Department of Mathematics); and the master of science in
accountancy (MSA) degree. When taken in conjunction with the Calloway School’s undergraduate
degrees in accountancy or finance, the master of science in accountancy degree is one additional
year. In most other cases, the master of science degree is completed in eighteen months
to two years, depending on the student’s academic background.
Business. The business major in the Calloway School prepares students for success in today’s
business world with a challenging and high quality curriculum. The major is intentionally
general and facilitates the integration of the various business disciplines with the liberal arts
core. It also emphasizes flexibility by allowing the opportunity for specialized career paths and
for minors outside the Calloway School.
Finance. The finance major in the Calloway School prepares students for success in careers in
financial services, including portfolio management, investment and commercial banking, and
financial consulting. The major emphasizes a strong concentration in finance, supported by accounting
concepts beyond the introductory level, which is critical in a global environment.
Mathematical Business. The mathematical business major, offered by the Calloway School jointly
with the Department of Mathematics, prepares students for careers in business and government
that require model-based, advanced quantitative approaches to problem solving. The major
responds to today’s complex global environment, where problems in business administration
and public policy making are becoming more intricate, requiring the use of such an approach.
Accountancy. The Calloway School’s separate accounting accreditation through AACSB International
requires that the School establish a separate statement of mission for its accountancy
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