Department of Finance

A Message from the Chair
Dr. Chenchuramaiah Bathala

Attend the Inaugural Conference:
The Future of Real Estate: Cleveland Area and Beyond
October 12, 2011
11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

The Department of Finance administers two degree programs:

The department of Finance is known nationally and internationally as a leading Center for Real Estate Research. The department’s strength lies in three areas:

  • Corporate Finance and Investment
  • Financial Institutions
  • Real Estate

The Finance faculty have been widely recognized outside the university for their scholarly achievements. Recent faculty awards and recognition include:

  • An appointment to the National Distinguished Fellows Program of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
  • Fulbright Scholar Awards to teach in Bulgaria and Latvia
  • A grant from the State of South Carolina to work on Medicare reform

The department works closely with the region’s financial service firms and the finance departments of area businesses in placing finance majors at the BBA and the MBA levels in professional internships and co-op positions, providing solutions and analytical insights for area businesses in addition to a depth of experience for the student. Faculty are also very active in advising finance majors and in the sponsorship of independent research projects.

CFA Exam Preparation

The department encourages finance majors to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. We offer, in partnership with Stalla, a comprehensive and detailed CFA Exam preparation course. This time-proven successful format provides students with the knowledge and confidence to pass the CFA exam, greatly expanding their career opportunities. Learn More.

To learn more about the Department of Finance, its programs, and its faculty members, explore this web site or contact the department at 216.687.4716 or email them at: c.bathala@csuohio.edu.

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Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
College of Business
Department of Finance, Rm. 321
2121 Euclid Avenue, BU 321
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Campus Location
Marilyn Leadbetter
Monte Ahuja Hall, Rm. 321
1860 East 18th Street
Phone: 216.687.4716
Fax: 216.875.9725
m.leadbetter@csuohio.edu



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