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Lipscomb University
Nashville , United States
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Bachelors
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Accounting | Finance | International Business
Area of study
Business and Administration
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On campus
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Program Overview

The Finance program at Lipscomb University is designed to prepare students to make a difference as effective, ethical financiers. The program provides opportunities for experiential learning, including managerial finance, international economics, and portfolio management. Students will have access to the Financial Markets Lab, where they will learn to use Bloomberg Terminals to analyze financial data and metrics.


Quick Facts

  • Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration and Minor
  • Credit Hours: 72, 15
  • Format: In-person, main campus
  • College/School: Business

Program Foundations

The program is built on a foundation of sixteen required business core courses, providing students with an understanding of financial institutions and different types of asset classes.


Capstone Projects

Students will complete a part-time internship in a finance-related position (at least 20 hours per week) and participate in the TVA Investment Challenge, where they will manage a portfolio of securities on behalf of the Tennessee Valley Authority.


Courses

Finance Major, B.B.A.

The B.B.A. degree program requires the completion of the following courses:


  • AC 2503 - Financial Accounting (3) F, SP, SU
  • AC 2513 - Managerial Accounting (3) F, SP, SU
  • BA 2601 - Connect to a Successful Career (1)
  • BA 3703 - Business Communication (3) F, SP
  • BA 3803 - Business Values (3) F, SP, SU
  • BA 4503 - Business Strategy (3) F, SP, SU
  • DS 2503 - Introduction to Analytics (3) F, SP, SU
  • DS 3403 - Visual Analytics and Enterprise Systems (3) F, SP, SU
  • DS 4813 - Data Driven Decision Making (3) SP
  • EC 2403 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3) F, SP, SU
  • EC 2413 - Principles of Microeconomics (3) F, SP, SU
  • ENT 2503 - An Introduction to Business (3) F, SP
  • FI 3503 - Principles of Finance (3) F, SP, SU
  • MA 2183 - Elementary Statistics (3) F, SP, SU
  • MG 3503 - Leading and Managing People (3) F, SP, SU
  • MG 3613 - Legal Aspects of Business I (3) F, SP, SU
  • MK 3503 - Principles of Marketing (3) F, SP, SU
  • OSCM 3503 - Operations and Supply Chain Management (3) F, SP, SU
  • Any 3000- or 4000-level business course not otherwise required for three semester hours
  • BA 390V - Internship in Business (0-10) F, SP, SU

Select three hours from the following international courses:

  • AC 4803 - Global Business, Culture, and Travel to [insert destination] (3)
  • BA 3603 - Fundamentals of International Business (3) F, SP, SU
  • FI 3603 - International Economics and Finance (3) F, SP
  • FI 4803 - Global Business, Culture and Travel to [insert destination] (3)
  • MG 4803 - Global Business, Culture and Travel to [insert destination] (3)
  • MK 4803 - Global Business, Culture and Travel to [insert destination] (3)

Additional Major Hours Required

21 hours are required in addition to the B.B.A. requirements.


Specific Courses Required (12 hours)

  • FI 2303 - Financial Markets & Institutions (3) SP
  • FI 3013 - Corporate Finance (3) F
  • FI 3703 - Equity Investments (3) F
  • FI 4913 - Special Topics (3) SP

Finance Electives (9 hours)

Students complete 9 elective hours from the following list:


  • Any FI 3xxx and FI 4xxx courses (excluding required courses listed above)
  • Any AC 3xxx and AC 4xxx courses (excluding required courses listed above)
  • Any 3xxx and 4xxx level course approved by the department chair
  • Up to 3 hours in BA 390V - Internship in Business

Finance Minor

Total Hours Required

15 hours are required for the minor.


Specific Courses Required

  • FI 2303 - Financial Markets & Institutions (3) SP
  • FI 3503 - Principles of Finance (3) F, SP, SU

Electives

9 additional hours in upper-division finance courses.


Financial Markets Minor

Total Hours Required

18 hours are required for the minor.


Specific Courses Required

  • FI 2303 - Financial Markets & Institutions (3) SP
  • AC 2503 - Financial Accounting (3) F, SP, SU
  • EC 2403 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3) F, SP, SU
  • FI 3503 - Principles of Finance (3) F, SP, SU
  • FI 3603 - International Economics and Finance (3) F, SP
  • FI 3703 - Equity Investments (3) F

Career Paths

Financial Analysts

Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.


Financial Examiners

Financial examiners ensure compliance with laws governing financial institutions and transactions. They review balance sheets, evaluate the risk level of loans, and assess bank management.


Personal Financial Advisors

Personal financial advisors provide advice on investments, insurance, mortgages, college savings, estate planning, taxes, and retirement to help individuals manage their finances.


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Faculty

The faculty includes experienced professors such as:


  • Han-Sheng Chen
  • Jeff Jewell
  • Julio Rivas
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