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Overview - About the Department of Finance

MISSION:

The Department of Finance is an academic department in the Spears School of Business of Oklahoma State University that:
  • Prepares students for successful careers by providing a quality education through the efforts of caring, dedicated, and qualified faculty.
  • Conducts basic and applied research on topics of significance to the financial and business community.
  • Serves business, government, and non-profit organizations through education and outreach.
  • Provides advanced graduate education for students seeking academic or research careers.

VISION:

The Department of Finance will be nationally recognized for:
  • Maintenance of high standards of scholarship and performance;
  • Concern for students and their education;
  • Placement of graduates;
  • Service to the business community;
  • A collegial work environment; and
  • Continued innovation and improvement.

CORE VALUES:

Excellence

- We seek excellence in all our endeavors, and we are committed to continuous improvement.

Intellectual Freedom

- We believe in ethical and scholarly questioning in an environment that respects the rights of all to freely pursue knowledge.

Integrity

- We are committed to the principles of truth and honesty, and we will be equitable, ethical, and professional.

Service

- We believe that serving others is a noble and worthy endeavor.

Diversity

- We respect others' and value diversity of opinion, freedom of expression, and others ethnic and culture backgrounds.

Stewardship of Resources

- We are dedicated to the efficient and effective use of resources. We accept the responsibility of the public's trust and
are accountable for our actions.

Collegiality

- We embrace a culture of mutual respect, caring and positive interaction.
 
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