Finance/Accounting

Part of the Social Sciences Division

The Major in Finance/Accounting is designed to provide  student a knowledge of the basic principles and analytical tools of finance and accounting as well as an understanding of the environments in which organizations operate.  The curriculum prepares students for careers in finance and accounting and graduate study in business.

Learning Outcomes

Students successfully completing the program of study will have achieved:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the major theoretical perspectives in finance and accounting
  2. Demonstrate understanding of the evolution of finance and accounting thought and practice
  3. Analyze the economic, political, technological, and social-cultural contexts in which an organization operates
  4. Interpret qualitative and quantitative data for organizational analysis, draw appropriate conclusions, and make recommendations based on the analysis
  5. Conceive and execute an original research study related to finance and accounting thought and practice
  6. Effectively communicate finance and accounting information interactively through the development and execution of an oral presentation

The Major in Finance/Accounting consists of a minimum of 46 hours in business and related fields. Required courses include:
    BUS 201: Principles of Management (3 hrs.)
    BUS 215: Principles of Accounting (3 hrs.)
    BUS 316: Management Accounting (3 hrs.)
    BUS 344: Principles of Finance (3 hrs.)
    BUS 345: Investment Analysis (3 hrs.)
    BUS 351-352: Senior Study (6 hrs.)
    BUS 365: Financial Reporting and Analysis (3 hrs.)
    BUS 366: Advanced Financial Reporting (3 hrs.)
    BUS 401: Strategic Management (3 hrs.)
    ECN 201: Principles of Economics (4 hrs.)
    ECN 332: Money and Banking (3 hrs.)
    SOC 101: Introductory Sociology (3 hrs.)
    One course from the following:
        MTH 125: Calculus I (4 hrs.)
        MTH 221: Inferential Statistics (3 hrs.)
        MTH 222: Regression Analysis (3 hrs.)
    One course from the following:
        PLS 121: Contemporary Political Issues (3 hrs.)
        PLS 122: American Government and Politics (3 hrs.)
        PLS 211: Comparative Government and Politics (3 hrs.)
        PLS 212: International Politics (3 hrs.)
        PLS 232: Public Policy (3 hrs.)
A double major is not permitted in any combination of two of the following majors: Finance/Accounting, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, and Management.

A minor in Accounting is available. The description for this minor is found in that section of the catalog. This minor is not open to students majoring in Finance/Accounting.

Core Curriculum Requirements

Each student must satisfy the core requirements and requirements for individual programs of study.