Finance (BBA)

The finance major equips students with the solid base of knowledge and skills necessary for entry into a wide range of financial careers.

Graduates of the department are currently pursuing successful careers in many areas of business, including investment banking, investment management, consulting, commercial banking, and corporate financial management, among others.

Double Major Opportunities within Mendoza

In addition to opportunities outside Mendoza, interested students may pursue a double major combining Finance with Accountancy, Marketing, or Strategic Management. Students pursuing any of these double majors would complete all of the requirements of both majors and may be required to take specific broadening courses. Finance majors adding a double major in Accountancy would also need to take the two course sequence ACCT 30110 & ACCT 30120 in place of ACCT 30100. For more information, see the Department of Finance and the Mendoza Office of Undergraduate Studies. 

All students enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business are required to take Foundations of Finance (FIN 20150) during their first or second year; this introductory finance course provides an overview of both financial analysis tools and the issues encountered by a firm’s financial manager. Finance majors must complete Foundations of Finance (FIN 20150) with a grade of C or higher and this course cannot be repeated for a higher grade.

All Mendoza students are also required to take three broadening courses from at least two different Mendoza departments outside of their major. For Finance majors, one of these broadening courses must be Accounting Analysis for Planning and Control (ACCT 20200).

In addition to the courses required of all candidates for the Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration, finance majors are required to take 21 credits offered by the finance department, including three required core courses and 12 elective credits.

Core Courses9
ACCT 30100
Corporate Financial Reporting 1
FIN 30400
Corporate Finance
FIN 30600
Investment Theory
Electives12
Specialized 40000-level finance courses 2
Total Hours21
1

Students interested in pursuing a career in corporate finance or CPA certification are encouraged to take the two-course sequence Accounting Measurement and Disclosure I (ACCT 30110) & Accounting Measurement and Disclosure II (ACCT 30120) in place of ACCT 30100.

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The 12 credits of electives are selected from among the specialized 40000-level finance courses offered by the department. These elective courses can be tailored to meet the student’s individual interests and are designed to equip students with the knowledge to progress in whatever area of business they choose upon graduation.