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Accounting , Economics and Information Systems ( AEIS )
Management and Marketing

Accounting , Economics and Information Systems ( AEIS )

The Department of Accounting , Economics and Information Systems provides students with the foundation for graduate study and / or career pursuits in Accounting , Financial Economics , or Computer Information Systems . The department assists students in the development of problem-solving , effective communication , and the use-oftechnology skills .
The department offers various activities aimed at involving the
students and exposing them to various career opportunities in accounting , economics and information system , including the National Association of Black Accountants , the Economics and Finance Club , and the Association of Information Technology Professionals .
Possible CAREERS in accounting include work as a certified public accountant , chief financial officer , budget analyst , or controller .
The knowledge and skills acquired by financial economics majors can be applied in many career directions , including government , private industry , international trade , investment banking , and numerous business applications .
Career path positions in information systems include computer systems analyst , database administrator , and network and computer systems administrator .

Management and Marketing

The Department of Management and Marketing assists students in the development of knowledge and skills essential for successful entry into business-related CAREERS and professions , such as entrepreneurship , human resources , public relations , advertising , sales , management operations , and market research .
The department offers a concentration in Hospitality Tourism Management . Careers that may be pursued in this field are management of hotels , restaurants , retail food sales to include catering , and managing entertainment venues such as resorts , spas , convention and visitor bureaus , conference centers , and cruise lines .
The department sponsors and supports the American Marketing Association , which sponsors the Annual Marketing Career Conference ; the Students in Free Enterprise organization ; and the Management Club , which sponsors professional development activities such as seminars on how to start a business , job search strategies , surviving corporate politics , and field trips .
Intermediate Accounting Class & Nonso Okpala , Instructor / NABA Advisor Cisco Invitational Sales Competition ( CISComp ) on the campus of GSU
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