Major in Finance

A student specializing in finance must complete the Business Core, BUS 340 Business Finance, and five additional courses in the following manner:

Required:

• BUS 441 Corporate Finance
• BUS 442 Investment Theory and Portfolio Management
• BUS 444 Financial Institutions

Electives: Choose 2 courses from the following list

• BUS 376 International Finance and Accounting
• BUS 440 Personal Investment Management
• BUS 468 Internship (in Finance)
• ECO 314 International Economics
• ECO 410 Money and Banking

Recommended Electives:

Students majoring in finance should consider the following electives:

• COM 213 Public Speaking
• COM 319 Business and Professional Communication

Students planning on pursuing a career as a financial analyst (or in the area of corporate finance) should consider taking the following electives:

• BUS 361 Intermediate Accounting I
• BUS 362 Intermediate Accounting II

Graduates in finance are well prepared to explore many avenues in the world of finance, from positions with banks or as stock brokers, to opportunities in international finance.

Major in Finance with an Accompanying International Business Minor

Courses in addition to the business administration Core and CBE subject major requirements for a concentration in international business would include the following:

• ECO 314 International Economics
  or ECO 316 Comparative Economic Systems
• BUS 375 International Marketing Management
• BUS 376 International Finance and Accounting

Note: Course majors in non-CBE areas, such as political science or geography, who wish to have a concentration in international business will need to take specific CBE-required prerequisites equivalent to a minor in business administration.