the analytical tools and techniques for successful careers in the financial world.

Mission

The Finance specialization provides students with a strong educational foundation, while at the same time, helping to develop their analytical, decision-making and communication abilities. These are the necessary skills to prepare them for successful financial and investment professional careers in the private and public sectors. The Finance program also offers students with learning opportunities, inside and outside of the classroom setting, that reflect the current state of knowledge and practice within the field. The program prepares students for careers in business and/or postgraduate work by educating them in the fundamental principles and practical applications of corporate finance, financial planning, and investments. Students will develop functional knowledge and analytical skills by:

• Learning financial theory and problem-solving skills including: financial statement analysis, advanced topics in financial management, asset valuation, investment management, personal finance, and behavioral finance.
• Developing the basic, intermediate, and advanced skills required to identify and solve the financial and accounting problems confronting today's corporations.
• Making key financial and investment decisions more accurately in a business environment and their personal finances.

Career Opportunities

Students studying Finance will have career opportunities as financial analysts or managers within the private sector (e.g. manufacturing, commercial, service enterprises) or the public sector (e.g. state and federal government, non-profits). Students interested in investments and portfolio management may seek positions as account executives, security analysts or money managers. In the area of financial services, positions include personal financial planners and investment advisors. Banking and financial institutions employ graduates for careers in lending, investments, real estate, international divisions of commercial banks, savings and loans, or other financial institutions. Municipal governments, planning and development districts, and state and

federal agencies all employ financial managers in large numbers for research and administrative projects.

Professional Courses for Finance Specialization—18 Semester Hours

FIN 305: Personal Financial Planning

FIN 405: Career and Research Skills in Finance and Investments

FIN 421: Cases in Financial Management

FIN 425: Analysis of Financial Statements and Financial Reporting

FIN 450: Investment Analysis

FIN 475: Behavioral Finance

MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION

The Business Administration program with a specialization in Management is designed to provide students the necessary basic understanding of management and the managerial role.

Mission

Graduates in the management specialization area will possess knowledge and skills necessary to fill professional management positions in corporate, government, or small business in an ever-changing, globally competitive business environment. This program also provides a solid background for students

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