Finance and Commercial Law

Academic Advising

You’ve earned your way to one of the top finance and commercial programs in the country, and the way we see it, your success is our success. At the Department of Finance and Commercial Law, we’re committed to providing you with the support that keeps you on track toward graduation, prepping for graduate school and other certifications and a successful career.

That's why our faculty members offer dedicated office hours to guide you on majors and minors, career pathways and so much more, including career resources from the Zhang Career Center.

Your ideal future is waiting. And we'll help you get there, starting on day one.

Department of Finance and Commercial Law
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5420 USA
(269) 387-5720 

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Support and advising made easy

As a finance and commercial law student, connecting with an advisor couldn't be easier. Whether you need to seek academic or career advice, want to hone your professional readiness skills or aim to study abroad, our academic advisors are ready to help.

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Dr. Norman HawkerBy appointmentContact
Diana LamphiereTues. and Thurs. 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.Contact
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Dr. Onur ArugaslanMon. and Wed. 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. and by appointmentContact
Dr. Bhanu BalasubramnianBy appointmentContact
Dr. David BurnieTues. and Thurs. 1 to 3 p.m.Contact
Dr. Zag DavaadorjTues. and Thurs. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Contact
Dr. Bolo EnkhtaivanMon. and Wed. 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. and by appointmentContact
Dr. Edward KimWed. 2 to 4:30 p.m.Contact
Dr. Wenling LuWed. 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. and by appointmentContact
Dr. Matthew RossWed. 1 to 3 p.m. and by appointmentContact
Dr. Tim ScheuMon. and Wed. 10:30 to 11 a.m. and Mon. 6 to 6:30 p.m.Contact
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Dr. Onur ArugaslanMon. and Wed. 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. and by appointmentContact
Dr. Bhanu BalasubramnianBy appointmentContact
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Dr. Tim ScheuMon and Wed. 10:30 to 11 a.m. and Mon. 6 to 6:30 p.m.Contact
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Dr. David BurnieTues. and Thurs. 1 to 3 p.m.Contact
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WMU Haworth has extraordinary resources for students at any point in their college journey. Specifically, the professors are very knowledgeable and have the best guidance that often comes from a great deal of personal and professional experience. They are able to meet you where you are and give you tailored advice for your future.

—Austin Fahrenkopf

Graduate advising with so many options

If you are nearing graduation and considering graduate school, our advisors can discuss your options as well as in-demand courses, flexible learning formats and possible ways to earn credit toward your degree.

Learn about business graduate programs.