Finance (B.S.)

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Finance Major Courses

ACC 221 - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hours: 3
ACC 222 - Principles of Accounting II Credit Hours: 3 *
BUS 107 - Biblical Foundations of Leadership and Ethics Credit Hours: 3
BUS 162 - Business Computer Applications Credit Hours: 1
BUS 271 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
BUS 351 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) *π
BUS 354 - Statistical Applications for Business Credit Hours: 1
BUS 450 - Internship Credit Hours: Variable up to 12 (1 credit hour required)
CPS 201 - Coding I Credit Hours: 4
ECN 221 - Introduction to Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3 (see General Education below) *π
ECN 222 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3 *
FIN 301 - Money and Banking Credit Hours: 3 *
FIN 362 - Principles of Finance Credit Hours: 3 *
FIN 418 - Investments Credit Hours: 3 *
FIN 451 - Business Forecasting and Analytics Credit Hours: 3 *
FIN 480 - Finance Capstone Credit Hours: 3 *
Choose one of the following
FIN 268 - Personal Finance Credit Hours: 3
FIN 200 - Introduction to Financial Planning Credit Hours: 3
Choose one of the following
IBS 223 - Biblical Foundation of International Business Credit Hours: 3
IBS 305 - Principles of International Business Credit Hours: 3
Choose two of the following four courses
MKT 221 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours: 3
ACC 314 - Cost and Managerial Accounting Theory Credit Hours: 3 *
ACC 391 - Individual Taxation Credit Hours: 3 *
ACC 392 - Organizational Taxation Credit Hours: 3 *

Finance Major Credit Hours 55

General Education

Community of Learners Core Courses

COR 100 - Life In Community Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 200 - Christ, Culture, and Diversity Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 374 - Preparing for Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 1 +
COR 375 - Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 +
COR 300 - Christian Faith and Community Credit Hours: 2
COR 400 - Christian Life and Vocation Credit Hours: 2

Biblical Studies Courses

BIB 217 - Survey of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 +
BIB 218 - Survey of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 +

Liberal Arts Skills Courses

ENG 104 - College Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 304 - Writing and Research Credit Hours: 3 ^*#
HPR 101 - Personal Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 2
Speech See General Education Section for approved courses Credit Hours: 2 ^

Liberal Arts Pathways Courses

Art Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
History Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Literature Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics Pathway - BUS 351 - Statistics (see Major courses)
Music Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
Philosophy Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Science with Lab Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 4 Credit Hours
Social Science Pathway - ECN 221 - Introduction to Microeconomics (see Major courses)

General Education Credit Hours 45

Elective Credit Hours 20

B.S. in Finance Total Credit Hours 120

Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
π A major course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

Finance Learning Outcomes

Students in the finance major will demonstrate competency in all aspects of personal financial planning, corporate finance, and investments. Finance majors will be involved in simulations, field trips, and in a consulting opportunity. They will also examine the latest methods in international arbitrage and investment opportunities. Students will be prepared for employment in the field of finance or for entering a graduate program upon graduation.

Series 7 Exam

Students in the finance major may choose specific courses to prepare for the Qualification Examination for General Securities Registered Representative (Series 7 Exam).

Program Oversight

The finance major is overseen by the Gainey School of Business. Courses with ACC, BUS, ECN, ENT, FIN, IBS, MGT, MIS, and MKT numbers are administered by this department. Questions about the major should be directed to the school dean.