Finance Major (BS)

Description

The AACSB-accredited Finance Major prepares students to assume professional positions in one of the many finance functions in business and non-profit organizations, such as financial banking, planning, cash management, and investment analysis. The program also prepares students for graduate study.

Admission to the Program

A student’s cumulative GPA in the foundation courses is used to determine whether the student will be admitted to the major. Students must earn a minimum average GPA of 2.5 in the following seven foundation courses, with no grade lower than “C-.” Transfer grades are included in the calculation of the overall GPA.

Foundation Course Requirements (21-22 credits)

• CIS 217 Fundamentals of Business Computing
• ECN 201 Principles of Microeconomics
• ECN 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECN 204 Introduction to Business Statistics
• ACC 281 Introduction to Financial Accounting
• ACC 282 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
• ONE of the following courses:
  • MTH 201 Calculus
  • MTH 221 Business Calculus

Program Requirements

Students pursue the Finance Major as part of a Bachelor of Science degree, and must satisfy its requirements. Students are also bound by the terms of study in the School of Business and Management. To satisfy degree requirements, students must earn (1) a grade of at least “C-” in each course used to satisfy a finance major requirement, and (2) an overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in all courses required for the major.

General Education Requirements (30-34 credits)

Prerequisites (0-6 Credits)

• MTH 111 College Algebra
• MTH 122 Pre-Calculus

Co-requisite Courses (7 credits)

• BUS 377 Business Communication
• ECN 302 Intermediate Macroeconomics
• BUS 389 Business Careers Seminar

Business Core Courses (27 credits)

• ECN 304 Intermediate Statistics
• BUS 317 Management Information Systems
• BUS 325 Principles of Finance
• BUS 335 Principles of Marketing
• BUS 345 International Business Environment
• BUS 366 Organizational Behavior
• BUS 375 Business Law I
• BUS 378 Business, Government, and Society
• BUS 475 Strategic Management

Finance Specialty Courses (6 credits)

• BUS 421 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
• BUS 422 Corporate Financial Policy

Major Electives (6 credits)

At least one of these electives must be from Group A.

• Group A
  • BUS 420 Short-Term Financial Management
  • BUS 428 Seminar in Finance
  • BUS 445 International Financial Management
• Group B
  • ACC 385 Intermediate Accounting I
  • ACC 387 Financial Statement Analysis
  • ACC 388 Cost Accounting
  • ECN 321 Money and Banking
  • ECN 425 Financial Institutions

Other Electives (5-12 Credits)

Total Credits (120 Credits)

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Competency Goal 1: Knowledge of Business: Students master knowledge of key business concepts and theories.

• Objective 1.1 Students are able to apply key business concepts and theories associated with core business areas.

Competency Goal 2: Analytical and Critical Writing: Students are capable of critically analyzing business conditions, and communicate effectively in a written format.

• Objective 2.1 Students demonstrate skills to critically analyze business issues.
• Objective 2.2 Students demonstrate effective written communication skills.

Competency Goal 3: Professional Preparedness: Students are prepared for successfully entering the job market.

• Objective 3.1 Students demonstrate market readiness in a professional setting.

Competency Goal 4: DEI and Social Responsibility.

• Objective 4.1 Students understand the equity, diversity, inclusivity, and social responsibility issues in business.