The courses in the finance program: (1) provide an understanding of the importance of financial information and decision-making for businesses, government, investors, and creditors; (2) teach students how to acquire, process, and analyze information; (3) provide rigorous training for finance careers in industry, financial institutions, and government.
Educational Objectives of Finance Majors
A finance graduate will be able to
- demonstrate a working knowledge of corporate finance, financial institutions, markets, and instruments.
- gather, interpret, and analyze financial information.
- demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to finance.
Examples of Outcome Assessments
- Finance-related cases that require solving unstructured problems are used to assess problem-solving ability, research skills, and mastery of finance content.
- Written examinations are used to assess knowledge of the functional areas of finance.
- Oral presentations are used to assess knowledge of current finance issues.
Requirements for the B.B.A. with a Major in Finance
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) 1 | 42 | |
| Area F Requirements 2 | 18 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| The Environment of Business | ||
| Fundamentals of Computer Applications | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Accounting I and Principles of Accounting II | ||
| Finance Major Curriculum | 60 | |
| Required Senior College Core 2 | 21 | |
| BUSA 2100 | Applied Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUSA 3100 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| FIN 3350 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGNT 3250 | Management and Organization Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 3050 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| International Option | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| International Economics | ||
FIN 3659 | ||
| Introduction to International Business | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| International Management | ||
| BUSA 2999 | Career Development | 0 |
| BUSA 3999 | Experiential Learning | 0 |
| BUSA 4900 | Business Policy | 3 |
| Required Finance Core 2 | ||
| FIN 3360 | Advanced Financial Management | 3 |
| FIN 4520 | Investments | 3 |
| FIN 4760 | Financial Institution Management | 3 |
| Finance Electives 2 | 12 | |
Any 3000- or 4000-level ACCT, ECON, or FIN course not listed above. At least 6 hours must be FIN 4000-level courses. | ||
| Business Electives 2 | 9 | |
Any 3000- or 4000-level business courses not selected above | ||
| General Electives 3 | 9 | |
Electives may be business and/or non-business courses | ||
| Total hours required for the degree | 120 | |
| 1 | If ECON 2105 is taken in Area E, the grade must be a "C" or better. |
| 2 | The grade in each of these courses must be a “C” or better. |
| 3 | If PERS 2799 is not taken in Area B, it must be taken as a general elective. |
