B.S. in Finance
The Finance major is designed for students who are interested in the stewardship of the financial resources of individuals, corporations, or financial institutions. As future managers, students learn the principles and applications of financial analysis, management, and strategy. The program gives students experience in portfolio construction, applications of derivatives in financial management and asset management, international financial management, and case studies in corporate finance. The program aims to equip students with the theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary to evaluate and direct decisions regarding the allocation of financial resources among a variety of competing opportunities with the goal of maximizing the value of the resources being managed. To complete the Finance major in four years, students must complete BUSI 330 Principles of Finance and MATH 151 Applied Calculus by the end of their sophomore year.
Benefits and Distinctives
Students learn the principles of financial analysis, management, and strategy, and apply those tools to business problems. The program gives students experience in portfolio construction, the role of derivatives in financial and asset management, international financial management, and case studies in corporate finance.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities available to graduates include professional careers in accounting services, auditing, management advising services, and accounting departments in private firms and government bodies.
What About Internship Opportunities?
One-on-one finance tutorials are available to students, and cover the more advanced practices in the finance industry. Past tutorials have addressed issues such as pension planning, insider trading records and stock returns, insolvency/bankruptcy accounting, and international financial management.
