Finance

Use financial tools to build business success. Prepare yourself to work in the banking industry and financial services. Or develop your own path to financial success.

You can choose a pre-set course list that is aimed at particular career paths — like Financial Management or Financial Services — or create your own path through the General Finance major. But no matter the path, all lead to the knowledge needed for the relevant professional examinations such as Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA), Certified Financial Management (CFM) and Certified Financial Planning (CFP).

Majoring in Finance will prepare you for success in a variety of careers including capital management, investment management, financial institutions and personal finance.

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What Will I Learn?

  • Students will be knowledgeable about the business disciplines.
  • Students will be effective communicators and team members.
  • Students will be competent in the application of technology.
  • Students will be knowledgeable about global business practice and managing a diverse workforce.
  • Students will be knowledgeable about ethical principles and their application.
  • Students will apply critical thinking skills to business situations.

View the full list of program goals on the Hub for Teaching and Learning site.

Finance Major Requirements - 21 Credits

Finance Major with Financial Management Concentration - 21 credits

The Financial Management concentration prepares students for a career in which they help organizations develop and implement their financial strategy and tactics. Financial managers in corporations, governments, and organizations usually supervise the preparation of financial reports, guide investment activities, and execute cash-management strategies. Potential job positions include controller, treasurer, credit management, cash management,  and risk management.

Finance Major with Financial Services Concentration - 21 Credits

The Financial Services concentration helps prepare students to pursue careers in the banking industry and financial/investment services. These are generally careers that are client based, although your firm’s clients may be individuals, businesses, or institutions. Potential job positions include financial analyst, credit analyst, portfolio management, loan officer, mortgage banker, financial advisor, and financial planner.

Making the Most of Your Major

There are opportunities to develop skills and connect with others interested in accounting beyond the classroom. Check out the Finance Major Map to get a more detailed, year-by-year view of how you can learn, engage, network and prepare for life after graduation.

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Plan for Life After Graduation

  • Many finance majors have pursued careers in corporate finance upon graduation. Other students have chosen the routes of commercial and investment banking, or financial services and planning. The Internship and Career Management Center offers assistance with job searching, resumes, interviews or graduate school applications.
  • Consider adding a financial planning minor or certificate.

General Program Information

Department Contact Information

COB Undergraduate Student Services Office
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