Finance is the study of the purchase and sale of assets by individuals and institutions. Understanding the markets and the terms of financial transactions in a global context is integral to the study of finance. Finance majors develop analytical skills through required courses that emphasize the financial environment of business, the decision-making process of corporations, key principles underlying the investment and valuation process, and the expanding international context of financial analysis, portfolio construction, and trading.
Finance majors use real-time data in the Trading Room, housed in the Hughey Center for Financial Services, where students apply theory and information technology to financial analysis, asset valuation, and risk management. The broad range of electives offered allows for specialization through concentrations in Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, and Sustainable Investing. Students are encouraged to participate in internships (paid or unpaid) as part of the Finance major, and often have their pick from a variety of career choices in commercial banking, corporate finance, financial planning, insurance, money management, and more. The Finance degree provides sound preparation for career opportunities in management training programs of major corporations, financial services firms, insurance, and financial planning, and also for graduate education in business, finance, law, and other disciplines.
For further information about degree requirement policies and guidelines, see the Degree Requirements page.
Major Requirements
Major Courses (27 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| EC 112 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 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 |
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The Business Environment (6 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| CS 305 | Business Processes and Systems | 3 |
| MG 300 | Strategic Management | 3 |
General Degree Requirements
Foundations for Success (15 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| FDS 100 | Falcon Discovery Seminar | 3 |
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| EMS 101 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| or EMS 101L | Critical Reading and Writing with Lab |
| or EMS 102 | Critical Reading and Writing for ESOL |
| or EMS 102L | Critical Reading and Writing for ESOL with Lab |
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| EMS 104 | Multimodal Communication | 3 |
| or EMS 105 | Multimodal Communication for ESOL |
| CS 100 | Solving Business Problems with Information Technology | 3 |
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| MA 105 | Mathematical Foundations for Business | 3 |
| or MA 105L | Mathematical Foundations for Business with Lab |
| or MA 107 | Applied Calculus for Business |
| or MA 107L | Applied Calculus for Business with Lab |
| or MA 131 | Calculus I |
| or MA 131L | Calculus I with Lab |
Context and Perspectives (18 Credits)
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Business Dynamics/Business Administration Minor (18 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
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| AC 115 | Introduction to Financial Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
| EC 111 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| FI 118 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| LA 100 | Business Law | 3 |
| MG 116 | Human Dynamics in Organizations | 3 |
| ST 113 | Business Statistics | 3 |
Communication Intensive
All students are required to take a three-credit course designated as a Communication Intensive. This requirement can be met within a variety of course subjects in both Arts & Sciences and Business. Communication Intensive courses are designated with a "CI" in the course schedule. Transfer students with a minimum of 30 credits will be waived from the Communication Intensive requirement.
Please note that certain majors have an additional three-credit Communication Intensive built into their major requirements, separate from the general CI requirement.
Additional Requirements
Arts and Sciences Electives (15 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| 15 |
Unrestricted Electives (21 Credits)
Course List | Course | Title | Credits |
| 21 |
Total: 120 Credits
