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Finance
A finance degree for every career goal
Finance majors at SFA are analytical thinkers, educated to help both business managers and private individuals to make decisions about capital and commodity markets. Our Lumberjack finance graduates are a cut above the rest, who do interesting and important work that is essential to making the American and global economy work.
Degrees and Minors
B.B.A. in Finance
All of our finance graduates are well prepared to help businesses and individuals make important financial and analytical decisions. Students interested in earning a business degree (B.B.A.) with a major in finance must complete the following courses:
- University Core Curriculum – B.B.A. track
- B.B.A. Foundation Curriculum: ACC 231, 232; BCM 247; BLW 335; ECO 231, 232, 339; FIN 333; GBU 325; MGT 272, 370, 371, 463; MKT 351; Two Hours General Electives
- MTH 220
- FIN 357, 370, 373
- 3-6 hours from FIN 401; ACC 331, 332, 333, 343
- 12-15 hours from ECO 331, or any of the advanced finance electives
- No more than 6 hours from ECO 331, FIN 361, 369
*See General Bulletin for additional details, guidelines and requirements
B.B.A. in Finance - Financial Planning emphasis
The optional financial planning emphasis will prepare students for a career helping individuals and families budget, invest and manage their finances. More information on Financial Planning.
This track can be completed by choosing the following classes:
- University Core Curriculum – B.B.A. track
- B.B.A. Foundation Curriculum: ACC 231, 232; BCM 247; BLW 335; ECO 231, 232, 339; FIN 333; GBU 325; MGT 272, 370, 371, 463; MKT 351; Two Hours General Electives
- MTH 220
- ACC 343
- FIN 357, 361, 369, 370, 373, 415, 448
- 3 hours from FIN 401, 410, 433, 458, 471, 474, 475, 490
*See General Bulletin for additional details, guidelines and requirements
B.B.A. in Finance - Investment Management emphasis
Kick-start a career in corporate finance, portfolio management or as an investment advisor with the optional emphasis in investment management. This track can be completed by choosing the following classes:
- University Core Curriculum – B.B.A. track
- B.B.A. Foundation Curriculum: ACC 231, 232; BCM 247; BLW 335; ECO 231, 232, 339; FIN 333; GBU 325; MGT 272, 370, 371, 463; MKT 351; Two Hours General Electives
- MTH 220
- FIN 357, 370, 373, 401, 410, 458
- 6 hours from ACC 343, FIN 420, 433, 490
- 3 hours from ACC 331, 332, 333; ECO 331, FIN 361, 369, 448, 471, 474, 475, as well as any of those elective courses not taken above
*See General Bulletin for additional details, guidelines and requirements
Minor in Finance
Finance-minded Lumberjacks pursuing any business or non-business degree can benefit from a minor in finance. Students interested in minoring in Finance must complete the following courses:
B.B.A. Candidates
- FIN 357, 370, 373
- 6 hours from FIN 401, 410, 415, 433, 458, 471, 474, 475, 490
Non-B.B.A. Candidates:
- ACC 231, FIN 333, 357, 370
- 6 hours from FIN 373, 401,410, 415, 433, 458, 471, 474, 475, 490
*See General Bulletin for additional details, guidelines and requirements
Minor in Financial Planning
A background in financial planning also qualifies you for a variety of other positions in related fields, including: banking, investing, tax planning, accounting, nonprofit, and more. Students interested in minoring in Financial Planning must complete the following courses:
B.B.A. Candidates:
- FIN 357, 361, 369, 415, 448
- ACC 343
Non-B.B.A. Candidates:
- ACC 231, 232, 343
- FIN 333, 357, 361, 369, 415, 448
*See General Bulletin for additional details, guidelines and requirements
