Undergraduate Degree Program

The University's Finance Program offers an extensive variety of courses to develop the student's analytical abilities and prepare graduates for rewarding careers in business, industry, and government. Finance majors must select a specialization, or they must select a second major. A minimum of 18 hours is required for a second major. The specialization or second major allows students to strengthen their understanding of an area of interest. Students may choose any second major (business or non-business) with a plan approved by the Department. Economics is a popular second major for finance students. Approved majors already exist for Math and Modern Languages. Students selecting non-business minors must also complete a specialization in business. Finance majors must complete the "C" requirement by taking one of the following or a similar course approved by the department: AC 389, FI 389, or OM 385.

 

Major Program Requirements
Courses Hours
EC 308 Intermediate Microeconomics 3
EC 309 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3
FI 301 Introduction to Financial Institutions and Markets 3
FI 410 Intermediate Financial Management 3
FI 412 Money and Capital Markets* 3
FI 414 Investments 3
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Total: 18 hours

 

Dual Major in Finance and Mathematics

The dual major in finance and mathematics is for students with strong quantitative skills who want to apply those skills in the field of finance.  This curriculum is ideal for students who plan a career that requires an understanding of financial modeling or intend to go to graduate school.  Students in this degree program are formally enrolled in the Culverhouse College of Commerce, but the curriculum is determined by both the College of Commerce and the College of Arts and Sciences. Faculty Advisors: Brooks, Helms, and Schlesinger

Major Program Requirements
Courses Hours
EC 308 Intermediate Microeconomics 3
EC 309 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3
FI 301 Introduction to Financial Institutions and Markets  3
FI 410 Intermediate Financial Markets 3
FI 389 Computerized Management Information Systems 3
FI 412 Money and Capital Markets 3
FI 414 Investments 3
MATH 355 Theory of Probability 3
MATH 451 Mathematical Statistics with Applications I 3
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Total: 27 hours

In addition to the finance major, the following courses are required for the major in mathematics:

Major Program Requirements
Courses Hours
EC 413 Economic Forecasting and Analysis        3
MATH 227 Calculus III 4
MATH 237 Applied Matrix Theory or 
       MATH 257 Linear Algebra 3
MATH 238 Applied Differential Equations I 3
MATH 486 Introduction to Real Analysis I 3
MATH elective (300 or 400 level) 3
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Total: 19 hours

Specializations available in Finance:


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