The Major

Finance is the study of money and its relation to time and risk.  A well-functioning financial system allows individuals, institutions, and governments to borrow or invest funds in an efficient manner, allowing the economy to grow while safeguarding its health.  Finance can be divided into three broad areas:  Corporate Finance, Investments, and Financial Institutions.  Within the finance major, students are prepared for careers in Corporate Finance, Investments, Banking, Risk Management, Alternative Investments, Insurance, and other financial services.  We cover all areas of finance with special track emphasis on the following:

Tracks

• Corporate Finance track: Raising capital, investing in projects, and managing working capital.
• Financial Analyst track: Investments in traditional assets such as stocks and bonds.
• Risk Management track: Risk Management of financial institutions and corporations.
• Alternative Investments track: Investments in alternative assets, such as hedge funds, commodities, real estate, and private equity.
• Insurance: Insurances and the way they are used throughout the finance industry, Property & Casualty, Commercial and Personal