Finance, BS

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The Finance program includes instruction in financial analysis, financial markets, financial instruments, and investments and prepares graduates for positions in corporate and personal financial management.

In general, 300 - level courses in the Business Administration Professional Core or Electives Groups are taken after students have completed the freshman and sophomore years (4 full semesters).

However, students who have completed 45 semester hours and who have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.75 or above are eligible to take 300 - level business core courses during the second semester of the sophomore year.

A student can complete no more than two internships in business administration, each carrying no more than three semester hours of credit.

This program is accredited by ACBSP.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to review and analyze personal and corporate financial statements.
Graduates will be able to examine and explain the operation of financial markets and the financial instruments specific to each market.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the financial management process and the use of financial tools and techniques for personal and corporate financial management.
Graduates will be able to apply financial tools and techniques for planning, forecasting, and valuation purposes in organizational settings, including private firms, public entities, and non-profit organizations.

Program CIP: 52.0801 - Finance, General.

Program SOC: 11-3031 - Financial Managers

General Education Requirements (39-42 sem. hrs)

For a complete list of general education courses click here . For additional information on general education requirements click here .

Ethics Course Requirement (3 sem. hrs)

MGMT 368W - Business Ethics 3 hours

Core Requirements (45 sem. hrs)

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Courses in the major cannot be taken as pass/fail.

Finance Major (27 sem. hrs)

Students who elect to earn a major in Finance must complete 27 semester hours of required courses from the courses listed below.

Required Courses (18 sem. hrs)

All must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Courses in the major cannot be taken pass/fail.

Electives (9 sem. hrs)

Courses in the major cannot be taken pass/fail.

Electives (6-9 sem. hrs)

Total: 120 (sem. hrs)

The total reflects the minimum number of hours to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Some courses listed above may fulfill more than one requirement block. Please speak to your academic advisor to plan your specific degree path.

Note(s):

All students must take part in evaluations of the business core and major outcomes during their last 30 hours prior to graduation. MGMT 479 - Strategic Management 3 hours with a C or higher satisfies the culminating experience for the business core. FINC 496 Advanced Financial Management 3 hours with a C or higher satisfies this capstone requirement for the Finance major.