Bachelor of Business Administration: Financial Economics

Financial Economics Plan of Study

Financial Economics is designed to provide graduates with a solid foundation in financial analysis, financial markets, financial planning, assets valuation, risks management, and economic theory, to enable them to pursue independent/corporate careers in the financial service industry. On the completion of this degree, you will have knowledge and understanding of:

• Financial analysis for business entities, commercial banks, securities firms, and government agencies;
• Investments, their risks, and their expected benefits;
• Capital budgeting, operations and analysis;
• Credit management, financial services, and retail brokerage sales;
• Financial markets, financial planning and asset valuation; and
• Risk management and economic theory.

Students who wish to major in any of the School of Business programs will be considered PRE-BUSINESS MAJORS until officially admitted to the School. Students must apply for entrance into a specific School of Business program during the second semester of their sophomore year. To be formally admitted to the School of Business, a student must satisfy the following criteria:

1. Minimum GPA of 2.5
2. Completion of at least 45 credit hours of college level work
3. At least grade of “B” in Principles of Macro & Micro Economics
4. At least a grade of “B” in College Algebra and Survey of Mathematics or Applied Calculus
5. At least a grade of “C” in English Composition I, II and Advanced Composition or Technical Writing