Financial Economics Concentration
Concentration Requirements
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Requirements for the business administration major concentration in Financial Economics, in addition to the University core and language requirements are as follows:
Learning Goals |
Learning Objectives |
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Develop a global perspective: Students will be able to evaluate the international environment in which businesses operate. |
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the international business environment 2. Evaluate challenges and opportunities in the global market |
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Ethical and legal understanding: Students will know how to function ethically and evaluate ethical behavior in business. |
1. Be able to differentiate between right and wrong actions 2. Be able to navigate the legal environment 3. Analyze and raise the sensitivity to ethical issues in any environment |
| Use of Technology: Students know how to use modern technology to analyze problems and make presentations. |
1. Be familiar with the uses of modern technology 2. Demonstrate usage of tools for presentations and data management |
| Analytical and critical thinking skills: Students will use critical thinking and analytical skills in resolving personal and corporate problems. | Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills by identifying and evaluating multiple perspectives and draw sound conclusions |
| Content area: Students will demonstrate in-depth knowledge in the content areas of Accounting | 1. Demonstrate knowledge and use of accounting in business 2. Recognize and apply theories and practices in Accounting principles |
| Collaboration skills: Students will learn how to work as a team to solve problems. |
1. Demonstrate ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds 2. Demonstrate ability to share ideas and listen effectively 3. Develop stronger interpersonal leadership and organizational skills |
| Communication Skills: Students will become effective communicators to meet the needs of a diverse community. | 1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through written and oral communication 2. Originate and prepare professional documents and presentations |
Note: The Department of Business Administration recognizes that clearly defined students learning outcomes are essential for a dynamic business program and it has in place a comprehensive outcomes assessment program. The Department, on a regular basis, continues to develop goals and processes to enhance learning outcomes and document improvements and achievements.
The starting point of the outcome assessment process is the Department’s mission. The mission of the Business Department, which supports the University’s mission, is to provide students with excellent education and training in the fundamental and cognate fields of business and to prepare students for leadership within a high quality liberal arts environment. To accomplish its mission, the Department specifies goals and student learning outcomes that are linked to direct and indirect measures. The goals of the Business Department are listed above.
Financial Economics Concentration (24 credits):
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ECON 330 | Managerial Economics |
| ECON 340 | Macroeconomic Analysis |
| FIN 330 | Corporate Financial Management |
| FIN 370 | Investments: Analysis and Mgt. |
Plus two from any emphasis:
Economic Emphasis
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ECON 350 | International Economics |
| ECON 370 | Introduction to Econometrics |
| ECON 400 | Topics in Economics |
| ECON 450 | Economics of Development |
| MGT 350 | International Business |
Finance Emphasis
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FIN 310 or ACC 310 | Financial Stat. Analysis |
| FIN 350 | Financial Markets |
| FIN 410 | Intl. Financial Management |
| FIN 420 | Financial Inst. Management |
| MGT 350 | International Business |
Major Requirements (40 Credits):
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ACC 230 | Principles of Accounting I |
| ACC 240 | Principles of Accounting II |
| BAD 110 or CSCI 100 | Business Information Systems or Introduction to Computing |
| CSCI 100 | Introduction to Computing |
| BAD 220 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business |
| BAD 250 | Business Communications |
| BAD 320 | Marketing |
| BAD 399 | Internship Seminar |
| BAD 490 | Business Policy |
| ECON 230 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| ECON 240 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| FIN 320 | Business Finance |
| MGT 280 | Management Principles and Practice |
| MGT 330 | Production Operations Management |
General Electives (5 credits)
Required Cognates (8 Credits):
Choose One
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BAD 260 | Applied Statistics |
| SSCI 280 | Methods & Statistics for Social Research |
| NSCI 360 | Statistics |
Choose One
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BAD 200 | Applied Calculus for Business and Economics or |
| MATH 120 | Calculus I |