The Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance hosts innovative, AACSB-accredited curricula in accounting, accounting analytics, accounting information technology, applied economics, and finance, emphasizing experiential learning, and also supports the Master of Business Administration program. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds.