Program Overview

Program Overview

The Business Administration, Finance Option, B.S. program is a comprehensive course of study that consists of three interrelated areas: Financial Management, Investments, and Money & Capital Markets.

Financial Management

Financial Management involves the actual financial management of a firm as well as the theory of finance applicable to all other areas of finance. This area of study is crucial in all types of businesses, including financial institutions, utilities, and industrial and retail firms, as well as governmental operations.

Investments

Investments focuses on the decision of investors as they choose investment securities and manage their investment portfolios. This area of study prepares students for careers in investment banking firms, mutual funds, or insurance companies, where they may work in areas such as portfolio management, security analysis, pension fund investment, or stock brokerage.

Money & Capital Markets

Money & Capital Markets deals with security markets and financial institutions. This area of study provides students with a deep understanding of the financial systems and institutions that facilitate the flow of money and capital.

Course Coverage

The Finance and Investment courses cover a range of subjects, including:

• Business Finance
  • Financial Management
  • Capital
  • Budgeting
• Investments
• Capital Markets/Securities Markets
• International Finance
• Personal Finance

Career Opportunities

Finance majors have a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Financial institutions, such as banks, insurance companies, investment companies, savings and loans, and credit unions
• Utilities and industrial and retail companies, where they may work as financial officers
• Investment banking firms, mutual funds, or insurance companies, where they may work in areas such as portfolio management, security analysis, pension fund investment, or stock brokerage.