Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science in Finance

The Bachelor of Science in Finance program at Southeast Missouri State University prepares students for a career in financial management, planning, and analysis. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of financial concepts, theories, and practices, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field.

Degree Type and Program Type

• Degree Type: Bachelor's Degree
• Program Type: Undergraduate

Location and College

• Location: Main Campus - Cape
• College: Business & Computing

Department

• Department: Accounting, Economics & Finance

Program Overview

The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in finance, including financial management, financial planning, and investment analysis. Students will learn about financial markets, institutions, and instruments, as well as the principles of corporate finance, investments, and portfolio management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program will be prepared for careers in financial management, financial planning, investment banking, risk management, and other related fields. Some potential career paths include:

• Financial Analyst
• Financial Examiner
• Loan Officer
• Bookkeeper

Salary Outcomes

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salaries for finance professionals are:

• Financial Analyst: $116,490
• Financial Examiner: $103,650
• Loan Officer: $86,020
• Bookkeeper: $52,020

Program Requirements

The program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, including:

• Business Administration Core: 30 hours
• Support Courses: 27 hours
• Finance Major Courses: 33 hours
• General Education Requirements: varies

Business Administration Core

The Business Administration Core requires 30 hours of coursework, including:

• AC221 Principles of Accounting I
• AC222 Principles of Accounting II
• BA101 The Business Universe
• BA490 Business Policy and Strategy
• BL255 Business Law
• FI361 Financial Management
• MG301 Principles of Management
• MI375 Management Information Systems
• MK301 Principles of Marketing

Support Courses

The Support Courses require 27 hours of coursework, including:

• BA252 Business Communication
• BA452 Professionalism
• EC215 Principles of Microeconomics
• EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics
• EN140 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking
• MA116 Precalculus A or MA123 Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling
• MI101 Intro to Computer Applications
• SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Finance Major Courses

The Finance Major Courses require 33 hours of coursework, including:

• FI362 Advanced Financial Management
• FI364 Modern Financial Institutions
• FI368 Investments
• FI480 Financial Policy
• FI550 Financial Modeling
• Electives: 12 hours

General Education Requirements

The General Education Requirements vary, but may include:

• Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 hours
• Constitution Requirement: 3 hours
• Written Communication: 6 hours
• Oral Communication: 3 hours
• Natural Sciences: 7 hours
• Mathematics: 3 hours
• Humanities & Fine Arts: 9 hours
• Additional Requirements: 5 hours

Four-Year Sample Plan

A sample four-year plan for the program is available, outlining the coursework required for each semester.

Accelerated Master's Degree

SEMO offers an accelerated master's degree for current students, allowing them to earn both undergraduate and graduate credit for some 500-level courses.

Additional Resources

Additional resources are available, including the Office of Admissions, Cost, Scholarships, Student Organizations & Teams, Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance, and Harrison College of Business & Computing.

Related Programs

Related programs are available, including the Bachelor's Accounting Degree.