The major concentrates on three areas:

• Accounting: Understand what financial statements mean for people and businesses.
• Economics: Explore the economic factors that affect individuals, companies and countries.
• Finance: Learn about financial decision making, corporate fundraising and investment strategies.

A Cutting-edge Lab

We believe in hands-on learning and instruction with the latest tools and databases that employers expect you to use. That?s why our?Finance Lab?is an integral part of our program. All upper-level finance classes are lab-based courses and are taught in the Finance Lab. You?ll use cutting-edge software to find practical solutions to real problems. And we know what those problems are. That?s because we often consult with area companies to help them find solutions to their challenges. Our experiential approach and the well-equipped Finance Lab give you superior experiences for your r?sum?.

Thanks to small classes, you work closely with professors who encourage your research and ideas. Course projects hone your presentation, writing and technical skills. Those are skills employers demand of today?s graduates.

By the time you?re ready to graduate, you?ll be prepared to contribute in a meaningful way to your new company or business.

A Degree Suited to You

We offer both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. These options let you tailor your finance major to achieve your dreams.

• Bachelor of Arts candidates take additional second language courses, enabling them to effectively communicate in the global marketplace. If international business is your goal, studying?Chinese, Spanish?or other languages can strengthen your career preparation.
• Bachelor of Science candidates take extra classes in mathematics and/or laboratory sciences, such as biology and chemistry. If the financial side of the healthcare or pharmaceutical industries beckons you, a B.S. degree is a valuable foundation.

More information about required coursework can be found in the?academic catalog.

A Foot in the Door

We encourage and often award course credit for internships. Faculty members and the?Office of Internships and Career Services?staff can help you find opportunities.

Our professional approach and real-world emphasis result in jobs for our alumni. Three-quarters start their careers right after commencement, while others choose to pursue graduate degrees.

The Tools to Succeed

Want the personal focus of a small school and the opportunities of a large university? Contact us and see if a finance major is the right fit for you.