A major in finance aims to expose students to financial theory while developing practical skills desired by employers. Through a curriculum that provides students with the decision-making tools used by professionals in the corporate and investment sectors, students develop an understanding of the structure of the financial system and its impact on society.
Advising Tips
- Many courses in the major have prerequisites. Careful planning is needed for the major, especially if a student would like to study abroad.
- The major can be tailored somewhat to a student’s interest. Those interested in corporate finance should consider taking accounting courses as finance electives and FIN 410 as the capstone; those interested in investments should consider FIN 420 as the capstone; and those interested in quantitative analysis should consider taking ECO 215 and FIN 430.
- Students can double major in Economics and Finance or double major in Accounting and Finance by taking 6 courses in each major that do not count towards the other. See the relevant department chair for details.
Required Courses (12 Courses)
Fundamentals (5 Courses)
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Sub-Total Credits
15
Quantitative Skills (3 Courses)
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Sub-Total Credits
10
Upper Level (4 Courses)
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Sub-Total Credits
12
Elective Courses (3 Courses)
At least one (1) must be at the 400 level
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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9
Total Credits
46