FINANCE
What is Finance?
Finance is defined as the science of the management of money and other assets. Since the subject of money tends to attract attention, "whosoever controls the money, controls the organization". Finance is an interesting and challenging subject with many career opportunities.
Objectives
The department assumes that students share the following objectives:
To achieve specialized skills adequate to qualify for entry level positions in a variety of private and public enterprises.
To lay a broad foundation of knowledge and sharpen communication skills that provide preparation for leadership roles in society.
To gain a total educational experience encompassing course work outside of the department and extracurricular activities that result in a better appreciation of the arts, literature and the sciences.
To develop a better sense of history and the workings of the social, political and legal institutions that form their environment.
To be able to speak, listen, write, and read more effectively.
To gain a more global perspective of their total environment.
Career Opportunities
There are a wide variety of career opportunities available in finance. Graduates find employment with both private and public organizations. These positions offer excellent advancement opportunities for competent, well-prepared candidates.
Applicants with degrees in finance may work in general or tax accounting, financial planning, and internal auditing. A financial manager may supervise the preparation and interpretation of financial information for an organization or for individuals.
Typical Career Opportunities:
Claims Adjuster
Broker or Financial Advisor
Budget Analyst
Financial Officer
Commercial Loan Officer
Consultant
Financial Planner
Internal Auditor
Investment Advisor
Management Information Specialist
Treasurer
Trust Officer
| A minor is not required (The minor requirement is met automatically by completing the business core; however, a minor in accounting, economics, legal studies, management or marketing may be obtained by completing certain courses as listed under the respective department.) |
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| | Bachelor of Business Administration Requirements (B.B.A.) |
| Every candidate must earn at least a total of 124 credits, including a minimum of 42 credits at the 300-400 level, complete university Basic Skills and General Education requirements, and must satisfy the following: |
| | | Business Core (49 credits required) |
| - ACCT 213 - Financial Accounting
- ACCT 214 - Managerial Accounting
- ECON 221 - Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 222 - Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 235 - Introductory Statistics
- ECON 335 - Applied Statistics
- FIN 304 - Financial Management
- LAW 308 - Social, Political & Legal Environment of Business
- MGT 321 - Organization & Administration
- MGT 324 - Production & Operations Management
- MGT 325 - Management Information Systems
- MGT 429 - Executive Strategies & Policies
- MKT 331 - Marketing Principles
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| | | Business Cognates (12 credits required) |
| - COMM 105A - Fundamentals of Communication
- ECON 151 - Computer Application in Business
- ENGL 300 - Writing in the Professions
- MATH 120B - Algebraic Methods: Finite Math
- MATH courses numbered at or above MATH 161 [although MATH 120B is recommended for business students who are not planning to take additional work in mathematics]
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| | | Courses Outside of the College of Business and Management |
| 48 credits must be earned in courses that are not in the College of Business and Management. |
| | Foundation Course (3 credits required) |
| - ECON 301 - Money, Credit & Banking
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| | Major Required Courses (10 credits) |
| - FIN 302 - Investment Analysis
- FIN 303 - Financial Institutions
- FIN 405 - Financial Policy
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| | Major Electives (9 credits required) |
| - FIN 305 - Principles of Risk and Insurance
- FIN 306 - Commercial Banking
- FIN 307 - Real Estate Finance
- FIN 310 - International Finance
- FIN 401 - Investment Strategy
- FIN 403 - Advanced Financial Management
- LAW 309 - Private Law and Business
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