Finance, A.B.

Major Requirements

The finance curriculum balances the academic interests and career intentions of its majors.  The program outlined below emphasizes analytical and quantitative skills.  In order to declare and remain a major in good standing, a student must achieve and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 in all courses required for the major.  Students majoring in finance cannot enroll accounting, business, economics, or finance courses on a pass/fail basis.

A major in finance must complete twelve courses as outlined below:

Advice for Finance Majors

1. ECN 101 - Principles of Macroeconomics  and ECN 102 - Principles of Microeconomics  can be taken in any order in either the first or second years.
2. MTH 121 - Calculus I  should be completed during the first year.
3. Students planning on graduate study in finance are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor for appropriate advanced courses in mathematics.