Finance
L. K. Wang, Chair; M. M.
Cutler, K. Czyrnik, P. Root, J. M. Sfiridis, D. Sims, J. Stawicki (Dept.
phone 832-3260)
The Finance program prepares graduates for managerial careers in corporations,
financial institutions and governmental organizations. Financial professionals
evaluate all business and financial risks and returns in business decisions.
Using economic theory and the techniques of accounting and statistics, financial
managers direct funds acquisition, funds management and investment. Graduates
may pursue careers in corporate financial management, banking, insurance,
investments and government.
Students in Finance must complete the 27-credit Common Business Core (see column
1 on page 56) requirements plus the following 30 credits.
| Finance | Credits | |
| FIN 301 | Intermediate Managerial Finance | 3 |
| FIN 310 | Principles of Investments | 3 |
| FIN 320 | Financial Markets and Institutions |
3 |
| Directed Finance Electives | 12 | |
| Business or Economics Electives | 9 | |
| Total 30 | ||
Directed Finance Electives
The Finance program requires completion of 12 credits selected from the
following list of courses. Consultation with an adviser is recommended if the student wishes to pursue a
specific specialization or career goal.
| FIN 400 | Advanced Managerial Finance | 3 | |
| FIN 410 | Securities Analysis | 3 | |
| FIN 420 | Bank Management | 3 | |
| FIN 421 | Insurance | 3 | |
| FIN 430 | International Financial Management | 3 | |
| FIN 490 | Independent Study in Finance | 3 | |
| FIN 498 | Finance Seminar | 3 | |
| ECON 450 | Money, Credit and Banking | 3 | |
| FIN 425 | Financial Derivatives | 3 | |
| Total 12 | |||
Business or Economics Electives
Students must complete 9 credits of 300- or 400-level courses offered or
suggested by the School of Business (if prerequisites are met) — only to be
determined in consultation with adviser in the student’s major.
| Business Electives total | 9 |