Introduction The Bachelor of Science in Finance program
provides students with the knowledge that
qualifies them to pursue a broad range of
careers. The program offers three tracks to
choose from: real estate, insurance and
investment. In addition, a co-op program in
finance provides students with an opportunity to
obtain career-related job experience through
full or part time employment. The program
recognizes that rigor and precision are
essential in the financial practices of today’s
financial institutions.
Upon graduation, finance students will have
acquired knowledge in different fields of study
and various functional areas of finance, such
as: financial management, financial assets,
investment securities, financial institutions,
technical financial skills, computer and
statistical skills, insurance, and real estate
management.
Objectives The Finance program aims to achieve the
following objectives:
- Sharpening the student’s analytical and
problem-solving skills in corporate finance,
investment, insurance and real estate.
- Keeping the student in touch with the most
up-to-date technologies and information systems
by providing access to computerized databases,
internet resources, and financial software.
- Developing and improving the student’s oral
and written communication skills through course
work, class presentations and writing
assignments.
- Encouraging the spirit of teamwork and
enhancing interpersonal skills through teamwork
and group activities in class assignments.
Career Opportunities
- Positions in financial management in business
and non-business organizations.
- Positions in insurance and real-estate
establishments.
- Financial, credit, loan and investment
analyst.
- Financial planner and marketer of financial
instruments and services.
- Financial consultant and project financial
manager.
- Pursuing graduate studies and preparing for
professional exams such as CFA and CCM.
The above opportunities are usually available in
the finance departments of business firms,
governmental agencies, brokerage houses and
investment banks, or the investment departments
within commercial banks, insurance companies,
commercial banks, real estate firms, financing
companies, or financial consulting firms.
Graduation Requirements: The College of Business Administration offers a flexible curriculum that
leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in
Finance. Students seeking a degree in this field
are required to take a minimum of 135 semester
hours from the framework of courses that are
prescribed by the Department. The expected
duration of the program is eight semesters.
