Undergraduate programs in finance

The field of Finance (FINA) offers studies in the theory and application of activities related to the financing and investment decisions of individuals, corporations and non-profit entities. This includes the analysis of risk, investment cost and benefits, and securities management, as well as the study of financial institutions and their operations. Emphasis is given to understanding decision processes and financial markets and developing optimal decisions. Students that select Finance as their desired area of concentration must fulfill the general BBA course requirements as well as follow the course of study listed below.

Students interested in the energy industry should consider the Global Energy Management (GEM) option of the finance concentration, which has specialized graduation requirements.

Students interested in the risk management and insurance industry should consider the Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) option of the finance concentration, which has specialized graduation requirements.

Upper-Level Business Requirements: 21 hours

Introduction to Operations Management (DISC 3301)
Statistical Analysis for Business Applications I (DISC 3331)
Introduction to Organizational Behavior & Management (MANA 3335)
Introduction to the International Environment of Business (INTB 3350) [formerly MANA 3350]
Elements of Marketing Administration (MARK 3336)
Professional Selling (MARK 3337) or Business & Professional Communication (COMM 3356)
Principles of Financial Management (FINA 3332)

Finance Option: 24 hours

Corporate Finance (FINA 4332)
Investment Management (FINA 4366)
12 hours of advanced finance electives
6 hours of approved advanced business electives
(Intermediate Accounting I (ACCT 3367) and Intermediate Accounting II (ACCT 3368) are recommended)