The department offers in-demand Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degrees with majors in accounting, finance, and international business and economics that are loaded with value:

• Unique hands-on opportunities that will get you one step ahead in the job market
• Personal advising and mentoring by faculty and staff who are interested in your personal success
• Challenging classes that will give you a top-notch education-companies appreciate our academic rigor, making our graduates among the most sought-after in the region.
• Online degrees to meet the needs of place-bound students or students that need more flexibility with their class scheduling.

In today's economic climate, it is more important than ever to have the knowledge and skills to effectively-and ethically-manage money, whether you wish to work with individuals or for a company. Finance and accounting continue to be high-demand careers in both the public and private sectors, and a degree in economics makes you a highly versatile and sought-after employee.

The department opened the doors for the Robbins Banking Institute at FHSU last year. The institute was made possible from a major gift by W.R. and Yvonne Robbins of Farmers Bank and Trust. Alan Deines is serving as its first director. The Robbins Banking Institute is the only banking institute in Kansas and it will help prepare students for jobs in the banking industry where there is great need for well-prepared loan and compliance officers and other leadership staff. Students interested in the banking area have a curriculum that focuses on commercial banking with additional coursework available related to agriculture lending, and there is an internship program in place for students to gain valuable hands-on experience. The dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Robbins Banking Institute was held on August 25, 2017. 

Economics, Finance, & Accounting at FHSU: Forward Thinking. World Ready.

The strength of our programs starts with the quality of our teachers. Our faculty aren't just experts in their fields, they're also passionate mentors who care about guiding you to graduation and beyond, whether that's your first job or graduate school. The department builds upon staff support with numerous student resources to help you achieve success in and out of the classroom, and even after graduation. Through guest speakers and internships, you will learn more about 'real world' professionalism, learn networking skills, and make valuable contacts.

Recruiters from regional, national and international companies love hiring FHSU Economics, Finance and Accounting majors. Our unique, academically rigorous programs of study challenge students and prepare them for some of the most in-demand jobs in the marketplace. Not only do we have distinctive programs in Accounting, Finance and International Business & Economics, but we also have concentrations like Banking or Financial Planning, as well as minors and certificates that allow you to tailor your education to your career and life goals.

Did You Know?

FHSU students have an extraordinary record of performance on the CPA exams; in fact, we're unmatched by any other school in the region. Two of our recent graduates, Alan Burton and Seth Albin, won the prestigious Sells Award for their performance on the CPA exam.