Finance

The finance major offers a comprehensive curriculum for individuals who wish to pursue the traditional careers in corporate finance and investments. The basic curriculum of study provides students with state-of-the-art knowledge of finance. Moreover, the program is distinguished by its emphasis on the use of microcomputers and training in the use of computer spreadsheets and other financial packages. The Center for Banking Education is a unit, which supports the Department of Finance, Insurance, and International Business by providing scholarships, internships, and assistance in professional training in the field of commercial banking. 

UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM FINANCE 

Course names in italics are those School of Business courses that require prerequisites. For more information see the individual departmental course prerequisite information sheet available in the Office of Student Affairs, Room 222 of the School of Business. Be aware that certain College of Arts & Sciences courses on this curriculum sheet also require prerequisites. Any student enrolled in a School of Business course must satisfy any and all prerequisites for that course. Any student who has enrolled in a course without the proper prerequisite(s) will be withdrawn from the course. 

Finance Electives: 

FINA-320 Principles of Personal Financial Planning
FINA-322 Financial Markets and Institutions      FINA-323 Commercial Banking
FINA-331 Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management 
FINA-360 Seminar in Finance 
FINA-361 Bank Credit Administration
FINA-364 Investment Banking 
FINA-365 Financial Derivatives 
FINA-370 Bond Markets 
FINA-371 Venture Capital 
INBU-340 International Financial Management 
INSU-350 Risk & Insurance 
REEH-100 Principles & Practice of Real Estate 
REEH-110 Real Estate & Housing Finance 

UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: FINANCE

21 Total Semester Hours: 
FINA-313 Financial Management
FINA-330 Principles of Investments
FINA-363 Computer Applications of Financial Analysis
FINA-380 Business Finance Policy and Decision Making
ACCT-310 Intermediate Accounting I
Finance Elective
Finance Elective

Graduation Requirements: 

Minimum semester credits required: 121-123. 

Minimum cumulative grade point average for all semester credits earned: 2.0. 

Maximum number of semester credits accepted with an earned grade of “D”: 21. Maximum number of credits accepted in the business core curriculum with an earned grade of “D”: 6. Minimum cumulative grade point average earned in course requirements in the major: 2.5. A grade of “D” or “F” is not accepted in these required major courses.   

Courses including, but not limited to, College Algebra I, those courses taught in the Center for Academic Reinforcement, and any other remedial courses as determined by the School of Business do not count toward the graduation requirements. 

Students may transfer credits from other Schools and Colleges but only credits approved by the School of Business will count toward a business degree. For more information inquire in the Office of Student Affairs, Room 222, School of Business. 

The Department of Finance, Insurance, and International Business is located in Suite 236 and can be contacted at (202) 806-1568.