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Major: Finance, B.S. (0504), 54 Credits

The Finance program offers students an opportunity to take advantage of being located in the premier financial capital through internships and field visits to Wall Street and major financial institutions. The mission of the Finance major is consistent with the College’s mission: To educate a socially and economically diverse student population by fostering intellectual achievement and personal growth. We accomplish this by giving each student the necessary skills to build successful financial careers in business, government and non-profit institutions. The Bachelor of Science in Finance program provides preparation for graduate studies or a career in business and finance. All finance majors take courses in the business core including basic accounting, economics, marketing and management, while specializing in finance.

General Education: 30 Credits; Major: 54 Credits; Elective Credits: 36 Credits

Learning outcomes:

Students who graduate from MMC will:

  • Demonstrate cultural awareness, an ability to understand the perspectives of others, and an informed commitment to social, political, and ethical responsibility. 
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, quantitative, communication, and analytical skills that support lifelong learning
  • Demonstrate an understanding of their discipline(s) and the ability to communicate and think across disciplinary boundaries
  • Demonstrate creativity as makers, collaborators, and problem-solvers capable of enacting meaningful change
  • Acquire the experience, skills, knowledge, confidence, and growth mindset necessary to achieve professional goals

Business Management Core: (36 credits)

ACCT 215Principles of Accounting I

3
ACCT 217Principles of Accounting II

3
BUS 100The Contemporary Workplace

3
BUS 210Marketing

3
BUS 224Statistics for Business

3
BUS 277The Legal Environment of Business

3
BUS 309Financial Management

3
BUS 316/PSYCH 316Organizational Behavior

3
BUS 403Strategic Management

3
ECO 210Principles of Macroeconomics

3
ECO 213Principles of Microeconomics

3
IT 330Business Management and Information Technology

3

Finance Required Courses: (9 credits)

BUS 223Introduction to Investments

3
BUS 324Entrepreneurial Finance

3
ECO 375Money, Banking and Financial Markets

3

Electives: Choose 3 from the following: (9 credits)

ACCT 319 Intermediate Financial Accounting I

3
ACCT 321Intermediate Financial Accounting II

3
ACCT 324 Intermediate Managerial Accounting

3
ACCT 325Income Taxation of Individuals

3
ACCT 328Financial Statement Analysis

3
ACCT 332Forensic Accounting

3
BUS 337Securities Analysis

3
BUS 347Corporate Finance

3
BUS 357International Finance

3

NOTE: Finance majors must pass MATH 113 with at least a C minus or  pass a higher -level math course.

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.

For course descriptions please refer to the appropriate Department.