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
Program Learning Outcomes for BS in Finance
Students who complete the BS Finance Program will:
- Integrate socially responsible best practices with business processes and decision making. (ILO1)
- Apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods to solve business problems using critical thinking and analytical skills. (ILO2)
- Communicate effectively within business and across disciplines using appropriate technology for presentation. (ILO3)
- Identify issues and propose innovative solutions to problems that confront business and society. (ILO4)
- Demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills needed to succeed as business professionals. (ILO5)
- Apply quantitative concepts and models in entrepreneurial finance. (ILO 2,3,4,5)
- Demonstrate skills in applying financial concepts related to investment. (ILO 2,3,5)
- Articulate issues and critique policy related to money, banking and financial markets. (ILO 1,2,3, 4,5)
Business Management Core: (36 credits)
Finance Required Courses: (9 credits)
| BUS 223 | Introduction to Investments | 3 |
| BUS 324 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| ECO 375 | Money, Banking and Financial Markets | 3 |
Electives: Choose 3 from the following: (9 credits)