{"id":8515,"date":"2025-10-27T10:14:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T15:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=8515"},"modified":"2025-10-27T10:14:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T15:14:38","slug":"finance-department","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/finance-department\/","title":{"rendered":"Finance Department"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal of Winona State\u2019s Finance Department is to teach students how to be successful professionals in the versatile field of finance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the skills that an education in finance will give you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding the economy and its financial systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conceptualizing business issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing quantitative and computer skills needed to solve complex business problems in the real world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Finance Department has an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacsb.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AACSB-accredited<\/a> program and is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/business\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8818\">College of Business<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Internships are recommended for all qualified finance students to get a head start on their career. These opportunities help students gain additional skills and professional experience while earning credits to apply towards their degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Finance Department provides students with updates about new internship opportunities. Ultimately, students are responsible for locating their own internship and negotiating terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students eligible for internships will have completed FIN 360 with a grade of B or higher and have a GPA of at least 2.75. Eligibility requirements may be adjusted with department permission.&nbsp;Additional internship credits (up to 9 hours) may be earned and applied toward general university graduation requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internship Forms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Internship-Policy-2019.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Internship-Policy-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internship Policy<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Internship-Proposal-and-Contract-2019.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Internship-Proposal-and-Contract-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internship Proposal and Contract<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Internship-Application-2018.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Internship-Supervisor-Evaluation-Form-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internship Application<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Internship-Supervisor-Evaluation-Form-2018.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Internship-Supervisor-Evaluation-Form-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internship Supervisor Evaluation Form<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finance Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appraisalfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Appraisal Foundation&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asc.gov\/?state=mn&amp;state_id=42#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appraisers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Society of Appraisers<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appraisalinstitute.org\/\">Appraisal Institute&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.narea-assoc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of Real Estate Appraisers<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaao.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Association of Assessing Officers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finra.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Industry Regulatory Authority<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sifma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafm.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Academy of Financial Management<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfainstitute.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CFA Institute<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfp.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, INC.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.financialplanningassociation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Financial Planning Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Management Association International<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afponline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association for Finance Professionals<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfainstitute.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CFA Institute<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Bankers Association<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bai.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bank Administration Institute<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mba.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mortgage Bankers Association<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insurance Information Institute<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpcusociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPCU Society<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentagent.com\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investprogram.org\/students\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insurance Vocational Education Student Training<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianational.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Association of Professional Insurance Agents<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.claim.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Claim Association<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.loma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loma<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iada.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Independent Automotive Damage Appraisers Association<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Society of Actuaries<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casact.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casualty Actuarial Society<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.actuary.org\/homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Academy of Actuaries<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nabe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Association for Business Economics<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USAJOBS<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nber.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Bureau of Economic Research<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planning.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Planning Association<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ampo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ais-cpa.com\/best-finra-licenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best&nbsp;FINRA Licenses<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the Finance Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Laura Carolevschi\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Somsen 311B<\/p>\n<p>507.457.5245<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:lcarolevschi@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Laura Carolevschi<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Liz Schwanke\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           College of Business Advising Specialist\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n<p>Somsen 319<\/p>\n<p>507.457.5183<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:collegeofbusiness@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Liz Schwanke<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Carolyn Sinniger\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Office &amp; Administrative Assistant\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5600<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:csinniger@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Carolyn Sinniger<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WSU&#8217;s Finance Department will teach you how to be a successful professional in the field of 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