May 08, 2024

2023-2024 University Catalog

Finance, B.S.

Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for BS Finance Learning Goals (AACSB)
1	Finance Knowledge: Students will demonstrate knowledge of core business concepts taught in Finance.
2	Problem Solving: Students will be able to analyze a problem situation and resolve the problem.
3	Understanding Technology: Students will be able to demonstrate the effective use of workplace technology.
4	Professional Communication: Students will communicate effectively as business professionals, develop well-organized, written explanations and present clear, cohesive oral presentations.

General Education Requirements

English

ENGL 1157 - English Composition 1 - Credits: 3
ENGL 1158 - English Composition 2 - Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 1159 - English Composition 2 Honors - Credits: 3 ¹

Mathematics

MATH 1115 - Applied Algebra - Credits: 3
OR
MATH 1125 - Precalculus Algebra - Credits: 3 or higher
MATH 2785 - Elementary Statistics for Business and Economics - Credits: 3
OR
MATH 2314 - Elementary Statistical Methods - Credits: 3

Science

BIOS Credits: 3 ²
Other Physical Science Credits: 3 ²
BIOS or same as Physical Science Credits: 3 ²

Humanities

Humanities Elective Credits: 6 ²
ENGL Literature Credits: 3 ²

Social Sciences

ECON 1203 - Principles of Microeconomics - Credits: 3
Social Science Elective Credits: 3 ²

Arts

Arts Credits 3 ²

Total Credit Hours: 39

Other Requirements

ACCT 2100 - Principles of Accounting - Credits: 3 ¹
BA 2780 - App Software for Business - Credits: 3
BA 3010 - Legal Environment of Business - Credits: 3
ECON 1204 - Principles of Macroeconomics - Credits: 3
ECON 2221 - Money & Banking - Credits: 3
MANG 2790 - Business Communication - Credits: 3
MANG 3401 - Intro to Mgmt & Org Behavior - Credits: 3
MANG 3402 - Operations and Systems Management - Credits: 3
MANG 4480 - Business Policies & Problems - Credits: 3
MKT 3501 - Principles of Marketing - Credits: 3
QMBE 2786 - Intermed Bus & Econ Stat - Credits: 3
QMBE 2787 - Bus & Econ Stat Lab - Credits: 1
Elective Credits: 11
Business Electives Credits: 6

Total Credit Hours: 51

Course Requirements for Major

ACCT 3121 - Intermediate Accounting I - Credits: 3
ACCT 3122 - Intermediate Accounting II - Credits: 3
FIN 3300 - Principles of Financial Mgmt - Credits: 3
FIN 3302 - Investments - Credits: 3
FIN 3303 - Financial Institutions - Credits: 3
OR
FIN 3321 - Bank Administration - Credits: 3
FIN 4304 - Finance Capstone - Credits: 3
- FIN Elective 3000 or higher Credits: 9 (Students may elect to fulfill these 9 credits with a concentration.)
- FIN Elective 2000 or higher Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 30

Financial Analyst Concentration

FIN 4307 - Portfolio Analysis - Credits: 3
FIN 4308 - Derivatives Analysis - Credits: 3
FIN 4332 - Student-Managed Investment Fund - Credits: 3

Financial Planning Concentration

FIN 4307 - Portfolio Analysis - Credits: 3
FIN 4311 - Ins Plan & Risk Mgt - Credits: 3
FIN 4332 - Student-Managed Investment Fund - Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours Required: 120

“C” better required
Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.

Four Year Plan of Study

Bachelor of Science in Finance

Possible concentrations in Financial Analyst and Financial Planning.

Understanding Your Degree Program of Study

Four Year Plan of Study Key

GE - General Education

M - Major Coursework

O - Other Coursework

FE - Free Electives

RE - Restricted Electives

UR - University Requirements

CR - College Requirements

Program requirements - Some degree programs offer an opportunity to complete a Concentration (C) within the major. Some degree programs require that a Concentration (C) or an Option (OP) be completed as a part of the major.

First Year of Enrollment

First Year
Code	Course	Credit Hours
GE	ENGL 1157 - English Composition 1	3
GE	ENGL 1158 - English Composition 2 or ENGL 1159 - English Composition 2 Honors (C grade or better required.)	3
GE	Art Elective - See General Education Menu	3
O-CR	BA 2780 - App Software for Business	3
GE	Social Sciences - See General Education Menu Recommended: ECON 1203 - Principles of Microeconomics ¹	3
GE	Social Sciences - See General Education Menu	3
GE	Mathematics and Analytical Reasoning - See General Education Menu Recommended: MATH 1115 - Applied Algebra or MATH 1125 - Precalculus Algebra ¹	3
GE	Mathematics and Analytical Reasoning - See General Education Menu Recommended: MATH 2785 - Elementary Statistics for Business and Economics or MATH 2314 - Elementary Statistical Methods ¹	3
GE	Science - BIOS² - See General Education Menu	3
O	Free Elective	3
O-UR	UNIV 1001 - University Success (Required of all first-time students.)	1
Total hours - Year One: 31

General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.

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Second Year of Enrollment

Second Year
Code	Course	Credit Hours
GE	Science - Physical Science² - See General Education Menu	3
GE	Science - BIOS or Physical Science² - See General Education Menu	3
GE	Humanities - See General Education Menu	3
GE	Humanities - See General Education Menu	3
O-CR	ACCT 2100 - Principles of Accounting	3
O-CR	ECON 1204 - Principles of Macroeconomics	3
O-CR	QMBE 2786 - Intermed Bus & Econ Stat	3
O-CR	QMBE 2787 - Bus & Econ Stat Lab	1
M	ACCT 3121 - Intermediate Accounting I	3
O-CR	ECON 2221 - Money & Banking	3
O-CR	MANG 2790 - Business Communication	3
Total Hours - Year Two: 31

General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.

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Third Year of Enrollment

Year Three
Code	Course	Credit Hours
GE	Humanities - Literature - See General Education Menu	3
M	ACCT 3122 - Intermediate Accounting II	3
M	FIN 3300 - Principles of Financial Mgmt	3
O-CR	MANG 3401 - Intro to Mgmt & Org Behavior	3
O-CR	MANG 3402 - Operations and Systems Management	3
M	FIN 3302 - Investments	3
M	Finance Elective 2000+	3
O-CR	Business Elective	3
O	Free Elective	6
Total hours - Year Three: 30

General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.

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Fourth Year of Enrollment

Year Four
Code	Course	Credit Hours
O-CR	BA 3010 - Legal Environment of Business	3
M	FIN 3303 - Financial Institutions or FIN 3321 - Bank Administration	3
M	Finance Electives 3000+ (9 credits) or Financial Analyst Concentration FIN 4307 - Portfolio Analysis and FIN 4308 - Derivatives Analysis and FIN 4332 - Student-Managed Investment Fund or Financial Planning Concentration FIN 4307 - Portfolio Analysis and FIN 4311 - Ins Plan & Risk Mgt and FIN 4332 - Student-Managed Investment Fund	9
O-CR	MKT 3501 - Principles of Marketing	3
O-CR	Business Elective	3
O-CR	MANG 4480 - Business Policies & Problems	3
M	FIN 4304 - Finance Capstone	3
O	Free Elective	1
Year Four - Total Hours: 28
Total degree hours: 120

General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program.
The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS.

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Total Credit Hours Required: 120

Concentrations	Certificate/Issuing Body
Financial Planning	Certified Financial Planner (CFP©) - Certified Financial Planning Board Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst	Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA© ) - CFA Institute

Finance, B.S.

Student Learning Outcomes

General Education Requirements

English

Mathematics

Science

Humanities

Social Sciences

Arts

Total Credit Hours: 39

Other Requirements

Total Credit Hours: 51

Course Requirements for Major

Total Credit Hours: 30

Financial Analyst Concentration

Financial Planning Concentration

Total Credit Hours Required: 120

Four Year Plan of Study

First Year of Enrollment

Second Year of Enrollment

Third Year of Enrollment

Fourth Year of Enrollment

Total Credit Hours Required: 120

Concentrations

Certificate/Issuing Body