Finance
The major in Finance provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous education of both theory and practice in finance. The curriculum emphasizes up to date knowledge in finance and teaches students the skills and tools necessary to succeed in today’s highly globalized and technological world. Students learn how to apply concepts from economics, finance and business to real-world problems using teaching methods based on traditional lectures, case studies, simulations and experiential learning. In particular, the program stresses both the area of financial economics (studying the behavior of traders in financial markets and the determinants of price formation) and of financial management (studying business practices useful in devising strategies to attain financial goals). This major provides students with a variety of career opportunities. It prepares students for employment and careers in the financial division of commercial and industrial businesses, in the banking and financial services sector, or in central banks and international organizations. It also prepares students for graduate studies in business, economics, and finance.
Major Requirements (51 Credits)
Foundation Courses (21 credits)
Required Courses (24 credits)
| BUS 358 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 |
| BUS 405 | Portfolio Analysis and Asset Management | 3 |
| BUS 453 | Fintech | 3 |
| ECN 320 | Games and Strategic Decision Making | 3 |
| ECN 325 | Money, Banking and Financial Markets | 3 |
| ECN 365 | Investment Analysis I | 3 |
| ECN 366 | Investment Analysis II (Corporate Finance) | 3 |
| ECN 387 | Introduction to Econometrics | 3 |
Major Electives (3 credits)
Choose one of the following courses:
| BUS 426 | International Financial Management | 3 |
| ECN 319 | Behavioral Economics | 3 |
| ECN 494 | Internship in International Banking and Finance | 3 |
Capstone Requirement (3 credits)
| ECN 496 | Senior Capstone in Economics and Finance | 3 |