Economics and finance are closely related disciplines, reflecting the great degree of integration that exists between the economy and the financial system. The Economics-Finance major at Bentley is a unique, blended major that provides a strong foundation in both economics and finance.
The core economics and finance courses provide students with an in-depth understanding of how markets function at the micro and macro levels, and develop strong skills in financial statement analysis, as well as an understanding of the functioning of financial markets and systems. Students can customize their program of study by taking a wide variety of economics and finance elective courses to satisfy the program requirements and their individual interests. The culminating experience of the Economics-Finance major is the capstone course, Monetary Economics, EC 441, where students learn about how the U.S. Federal Reserve System operates and how monetary theory impacts the economy and financial markets.
The major is designed to prepare well-rounded students with an in-depth knowledge and practical skills for a variety of careers, including commercial credit analysts, financial consultants, financial analysts, floor traders, investment analysts, investment bankers, securities lending associates or venture capital analysts.
In addition to the specific major requirements described below, students must also complete all designated requirements in Foundations for Success, Contexts & Perspectives in the Arts & Sciences, Business Dynamics, Communication Intensive coursework, and the additional degree requirements for business majors. Details can be found in the Degree Requirements section of the catalogue, including the Overview and the Business Majors tabs.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EC 112 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EC 224 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 |
| EC 225 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 |
| EC 441 | Monetary Economics | 3 |
| One EC elective. Students should select one economics elective in consultation with their faculty advisor. Any EC course not otherwise required can be used to fulfill the elective requirement | 3 | |
| FI 305 | Principles of Accounting and Finance | 3 |
| FI 306 | Financial Markets and Investment | 3 |
| FI 307 | Advanced Managerial Finance | 3 |
| FI 347 | Financial Modeling | 3 |
| FI 351 | International Finance | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |