Finance
Chair: Associate Professor C. Harris
A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a major in Finance requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Students who major in Finance may not also major in Financial Technology.
Major Requirements:
Business Core Requirements: 45 sh
Select one course from the following:
Complete all of the following:
| ACC2010 | Principles of Accounting | 4 sh |
| BUS1110 | Gateway to Business | 4 sh |
| BUS2110 | Management Information Systems | 4 sh |
| BUS2210 | Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 4 sh |
| BUS3985 | Internship in Business | 1-2 sh |
| BUS4970 | Strategic Management | 4 sh |
| ECO1000 | Principles of Economics | 4 sh |
| ECO2300 | Statistics for Decision Making | 4 sh |
| FIN3430 | Principles of Finance | 4 sh |
| MGT3230 | Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior | 4 sh |
| MKT3110 | Principles of Marketing | 4 sh |
Finance Major Course Requirements: 28 sh
Select one course from the following:
| ACC3360 | Cost Accounting | 4 sh |
| BUS3260 | Operations and Supply Chain Managment | 4 sh |
| MGT3100 | Foundations of Business Analytics | 4 sh |
Select one course from the following:
| ECO3100 | Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory | 4 sh |
| ECO3110 | International Trade and Finance | 4 sh |
| ECO3120 | Money and Banking | 4 sh |
| ECO3200 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 4 sh |
| ECO3300 | Introduction to Econometrics | 4 sh |
| ECO3500 | Business Economics | 4 sh |
Choose three courses from the following: 12 sh
| FIN4150 | Real Estate Finance | 4 sh |
| FIN4160 | Fundamentals of Insurance and Estate Planning | 4 sh |
| FIN4180 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 4 sh |
| FIN4190 | Financial Planning | 4 sh |
| FIN4230 | Financial Modeling with Excel | 4 sh |
| FIN4250 | Global Finance | 4 sh |
| FIN4310 | Fixed Income Analysis | 4 sh |
| FIN4330 | Derivatives | 4 sh |
| FIN4793 | Blockchain and Emerging Financial Technologies | 4 sh |
| FIN4974 | Trading and Markets | 4 sh |
| FIN4975 | Data Analysis in Finance | 4 sh |
| FIN4972-4975 | SEMINAR: SPECIAL TOPICS | 1-4 sh |
| A COURSE PREAPPROVED BY THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT THAT IS NOT LIMITED TO LSB COURSES | |
Study abroad students may transfer one finance elective to the major provided they have taken FIN 3430.
Total Credit Hours: 73-76
Program Outcomes
Career Preparedness and Industry Tools
Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge, technical skills, and professional competencies necessary for success in the financial industry. They will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard financial software such as Bloomberg, FactSet, and Excel-based financial modeling. By developing strong analytical and problem-solving skills, students will be prepared for careers in banking, corporate finance, financial planning, asset management, insurance, and real estate.
Financial Decision-Making and Analytical Thinking
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to analyze financial data, assess risk, and make informed financial decisions. They will apply quantitative methods and financial theories to real-world problems, while dealing with the inherent uncertainty involved in financial decisions.
Ethical and Global Perspectives in Finance
Graduates will understand the ethical and regulatory responsibilities of financial professionals and the impact of financial decisions on various stakeholders. They will develop a global perspective on financial markets and institutions, recognizing the interconnectedness of the financial system and its role in corporate strategy.