Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

Finance is the management of money, banking, investments and credit. Finance majors gain an understanding of how to acquire, manage and invest corporate funds. They also study financial institutions, financial markets, security analysis and investments For this area of specialization, students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in BUAD 3040 and complete a total of 21 hours. The Finance Department offers two majors in Corporate Finance and Financial Services leading to challenging careers in the business, government, and the non-profit sectors. Within the majors, students will select a career rack with specialized coursework. The majors consist of four -six required courses beyond BUAD 3040, and additional finance electives to equal the 21 hours. Program Requirements Finance major - Investments and Financial Analysis Track Required Courses: 4 courses/ 12 hours FINA 3480 Investments FINA 4080 Intermediate Corporate Finance FINA 4090 Financial Markets and Institutions FINA 4100 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Elective Courses: 3 courses/9 hours FINA 3070 Business Fluctuations and Outlooks (formerly BANS 3070) FINA 3080 Management Economics (formerly BANS 3060) FINA 3500 International Business Finance FINA 3600 Risk Management FINA 3890 Financial Modeling with Excel FINA 4200 Fixed-Income Securities FINA 4340 Derivatives, Securities & Markets FINA 4480 Student Managed Portfolio - with departmental approval FINA 4940 Finance Internship - with departmental approval Program Requirements Finance major - Corporate Finance Track Required Courses: 4 courses/ 12 hours FINA 3480 Investments FINA 4080 Intermediate Corporate Finance FINA 4090 Financial Markets and Institutions FINA 4670 Advanced Corporate Finance Elective Courses: 3 courses/9 hours FINA 3070 Business Fluctuations and Outlooks (formerly BANS 3070) FINA 3080 Management Economics (formerly BANS 3060) FINA 3500 International Business Finance FINA 3890 Financial Modeling with Excel FINA 4200 Fixed-Income Securities FINA 4340 Derivatives, Securities and Markets FINA 4940 Finance Internship - with departmental approval FINA 4480 Student Managed Portfolio - with departmental approval