The Finance sector is comprised of establishments primarily engaged in financial transactions, which involve the creation, liquidation, or change in ownership of financial assets. Almost every firm, government agency, and other type of organization employ one or more financial managers. Working in offices often close to top managers and with departments that develop the financial data those managers need, financial managers typically have direct access to state-of-the-art computer systems and information services.
Starting Fall 2024, students majoring in Finance (or wishing to declare a Finance major), must earn a B or better in Finance 29:390:329 in order to stay in the Finance major. Students earning less than a B in Finance can 1) retake the course to earn a B or better to satisfy the requirement or 2) switch into another major. This policy does not apply to Finance Majors who completed 29:390:329 prior to Fall 2024.
| Course # | Major Core | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 29:390:300 | Financial Econometrics | 3 |
| 29:390:315 | Investments | 3 |
| 29:390:330 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| 29:390:370 | Financial Institutions | 3 |
Students are required to complete four, three-credit elective courses. Elective options are:
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 29:390:331 | Ethics in Finance | 3 |
| 29:390:340 | Financial Statement and Security Analysis | 3 |
| 29:390:375 | International Financial Management | 3 |
| 29:390:386 | Derivatives | 3 |
| 29:390:440 | Treasury Management (formerly titled Working Capital Management) | 3 |
| 29:390:450 | Advanced Corporate Finance | 3 |
| 29:390:468 | Analysis and Fixed Income | 3 |
| 29:390:470 | Security Analysis | 3 |
| 29:390:475 | Finance of Fashion & Other Creative Pursuits | 3 |
| 29:390:476 | Real Estate & Capital Markets | 3 |
| 29:390:480 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| 29:390:493 | Special Topics (Course topic changes every semester) | 3 |
| 29:390:494 | Pension Fund Management | 3 |
| 29:390:496 | Finance Internship/Cooperative** | AR |
| 29:390:498 | Independent Study in Finance* | AR |
AR = Credits by arrangement
** Must have prior approval by RBS Office of Career Management to register
*Must have prior approval by RBS Undergraduate Programs Office to register
Note: The prerequisite course for Treasury Management (29:390:440) is Finance (29:390:329)