Program Overview

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Finance

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Overview

If you love numbers and are looking for a degree that positions you for success in a variety of potential roles, consider majoring in Finance. Finance is the root of the business world, and finance professionals have the rewarding job of helping communities, corporations, small businesses and individuals manage funds and achieve their goals. Students seeking their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance learn about investments, fund management, corporate financial issues, banking, economics, international finance and more. Plus, the Commercial Real Estate Club, the Financial Modeling Club and the Investment Club provide valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow students earning their B.S.B.A.

Learning Outcomes

• Explain and apply key tools in finance
• Explain and apply key corporate finance concepts and techniques
• Explain and apply key investment concepts and techniques
• Explain and apply key markets and institutions concepts and techniques
• Express financial information and concepts clearly and concisely when speaking and writing
• Integrate financial information and analysis into a written report in a well-organized and easy to understand manner

Program Details

Sample Courses

• FIN 302: Personal Investing
• FIN 412: Corporate Financial Problems
• FIN 480: Finance for New Ventures

Career Fields

• Financial planning
• Investment management
• Corporate finance
• Portfolio management
• Real estate

Level of Math

Moderate Knowledge

The M-strand is for students who require mathematical facility at the level of at least MATH 112 (College Algebra Concepts) or 108 (Modeling with Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions). This strand involves reasonable facility with algebra and algebraic functions, graphs, and simple modeling. Students who choose the M-strand are prepared for further mathematical work. This work may include MATH 107 (Exploring and Understanding Data), MATH 113 (Elements of Calculus), MATH 116 (Calculus Concepts for Business), MATH 119A (Mathematics of Biological Systems: A Calculus Based Approach), or a statistics class from outside the Mathematics Department, such as ISTA 116 (Statistical Foundations for the Information Age) or SBS 200 (Statistics for the Social Sciences).

Level of Second Language

2nd Semester Proficiency

Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options: 1. Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona. 2. Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level. 3. An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department. 4. In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

No

Additional Admissions Requirements

This major has additional admission criteria. Students pursuing a business degree through the Eller College of Management enter with a Business Management major and must apply for admission to the upper-division coursework of their desired major. Please see the Eller College of Management Professional Admission requirements for more information.

This Major's College

Eller College of Management

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Sample Plans

2025, Finance

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway

First Year

• 1st Semester
  • ENGL 101 First Year Composition
  • MIS 111 Computers and Internetworked Society
  • MIS 112 Computers and Internetworked Society Lab
  • MATH 112 College Algebra Concepts and Applications
  • GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course)
• 2nd Semester
  • ENGL 102 First Year Composition
  • MATH 116 Calculus Concepts for Business Majors
  • GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • General Education Second Language (First Semester)
  • BNAD 100 Language and Context of Business (Recommended)

Second Year

• 3rd Semester
  • ACCT 200 Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • BNAN 276 Statistical Inference in Management
  • ECON 200 Basic Economic Issues (GE Core: Exploring Perspectives: Social Scientist)
  • General Education Second Language (Second Semester)
  • BNAD 200 Career Management in Business (Recommended)
• 4th Semester
  • ACCT 210 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
  • BNAN 277 Analytical Methods for Business
  • BCOM 214 Fundamentals of Business Communication
  • GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course)

Third Year

• 5th Semester
  • ACCT 400C Intermediate Financial Accounting
  • FIN 360 Quantitative Finance Management
  • FIN 360L Quantitative Finance Management Lab
  • BCOM 314R Business Communication
  • MGMT 310A Organization Behavior and Management
  • MKTG 361 Introduction to Marketing
• 6th Semester
  • FIN 412 Corporate Financial Problems
  • FIN 421 Investments
  • ECON 300 Microeconomic Analysis for Business Decisions
  • MIS 304 Using and Managing Information Systems
  • OSCM 373 Basic Operations Management

Fourth Year

• 7th Semester
  • FIN Major Elective Course
  • FIN 498 Senior Capstone
  • ECON 330 Macroeconomic and Global Institutions and Policy
  • ENTR 485 Innovating: Creating the Future
  • MGMT 402 Integrating Business Fundamentals with Ethics and Law in Management
• 8th Semester
  • FIN Major Elective Course
  • FIN Major Elective Course
  • Ethics
  • GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • General Elective

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Mapped to Sample Plan Requirements

1st Semester

• ENGL 101 First Year Composition
• MIS 111 Computers and Internetworked Society
• MIS 112 Computers and Internetworked Society Lab
• MATH 112 College Algebra Concepts and Applications
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course)

2nd Semester

• ENGL 102 First Year Composition
• MATH 116 Calculus Concepts for Business Majors
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• General Education Second Language (First Semester)
• BNAD 100 Language and Context of Business (Recommended)

3rd Semester

• ACCT 200 Introduction to Financial Accounting
• BNAN 276 Statistical Inference in Management
• ECON 200 Basic Economic Issues (GE Core: Exploring Perspectives: Social Scientist)
• General Education Second Language (Second Semester)
• BNAD 200 Career Management in Business (Recommended)

4th Semester

• ACCT 210 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
• BNAN 277 Analytical Methods for Business
• BCOM 214 Fundamentals of Business Communication
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• General Education Portfolio (Exit Course)

5th Semester

• ACCT 400C Intermediate Financial Accounting
• FIN 360 Quantitative Finance Management
• FIN 360L Quantitative Finance Management Lab
• BCOM 314R Business Communication
• MGMT 310A Organization Behavior and Management
• MKTG 361 Introduction to Marketing

6th Semester

• FIN 412 Corporate Financial Problems
• FIN 421 Investments
• ECON 300 Microeconomic Analysis for Business Decisions
• MIS 304 Using and Managing Information Systems
• OSCM 373 Basic Operations Management

7th Semester

• FIN Major Elective Course
• FIN 498 Senior Capstone
• ECON 330 Macroeconomic and Global Institutions and Policy
• ENTR 485 Innovating: Creating the Future
• MGMT 402 Integrating Business Fundamentals with Ethics and Law in Management

8th Semester

• FIN Major Elective Course
• FIN Major Elective Course
• Ethics
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• General Elective

About the Transfer Mapping Categories

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Can Map in Multiple Ways

A transfer course with this designation matches a UAZ course that maps to more than one requirement for this major. This means that the transfer course could meet any of the matching requirements but does not mean it fulfills all matching requirements.

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Pathways

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Pathways are designed for in-state transfer students who plan to attend The University of Arizona. Please use this information for reference only. To develop an individualized plan for transfer, work with your community colleges and The University of Arizona Academic Advisors.

All Pathways have accurate course equivalencies but may not include all possible requirements and are subject to change at any time. All posted Pathways (except Bachelor of Applied Science Pathways) fulfill an AGEC and most also fulfill an Associate Degree. Following a Pathway does not guarantee admission to The University of Arizona or to a specific UArizona college, major, or program.

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