Program Overview

Program Overview

The finance major at James Madison University provides students with a strong foundation in the principles of valuation, financial statement analysis, and sound financial decision-making. This broad area of study overlaps into specialized fields such as investment management, asset securitization, risk management, real estate, and banking.

Program Details

• The major in finance requires a minimum of 120 credit hours of undergraduate course work.
• Fifty percent of this work, or 60 credit hours, must be taken outside of the College of Business.
• In counting the 60 credit hours of non-business courses, students may include all hours taken in General Education, up to a total of nine hours in economics, and three hours of Business Analytics I.
• The remaining hours, to bring the total to 60, must be taken from any department outside the College of Business.

Degrees and Concentrations

• Degrees Offered:
  • B.B.A. in Finance
• Concentrations:
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Technology and Analytics
• Minors: None

Career Planning

A successful career and a meaningful life are the ultimate goals. The program prepares students for careers in individual, corporate, governmental, or international markets, with opportunities in investment management, banking, and other financial fields.

Curriculum

For detailed program information and curriculum, students should consult the undergraduate catalog and the Department of Finance and Business Law within the College of Business.

Department and College

The major is part of the Department of Finance and Business Law, an academic unit within the College of Business. The department provides students with a comprehensive education in finance, preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities.