Major: Finance, B.S. (0504), 54 Credits
General Education: 42 Credits; Major: 54 Credits; Elective Credits: 24 Credits
Learning Goals for the Major in Finance
Students in the B.S. in Finance program will achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Business functions: Apply concepts in marketing, finance, management, economics and accounting in business methods and strategies.
- Critical Thinking: Interpret situations and apply appropriate methods to solve business problems.
- Technology: Demonstrate the appropriate use of technology to conduct research, manage information and communicate effectively.
- Diversity: Articulate the importance of diversity and demonstrate the value of different perspectives in decision-making.
- Communication skills: Demonstrate competency in writing and speaking professionally.
- Ethics: Integrate ethical principles with business processes.
- Quantitative skills: Demonstrate skills in utilizing quantitative concepts.
NOTE: Finance Majors (B.S.) must pass MATH 113 (or a higher level math course) with at least a grade of C.
NOTE: Open Elective credits must be chosen such that a total of 60 credits are in the liberal arts.
NOTE: Since some of the courses have prerequisites, the specific program should be arranged in close collaboration with a business faculty advisor.
NOTE: A student receiving a grade of D in a required or elective course for the major must repeat the course.
Business Management Core: (36 credits)
Finance Required Courses: (9 credits)
Electives: Choose 3 from the following: (9 credits)
For course descriptions please refer to the appropriate Department.