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Raj Soin College of Business

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Finance can be defined as the art and science of managing money. Finance is concerned with the entire process of obtaining the money that organizations or individuals need, and spending and investing the money in the most efficient manner. Career opportunities can be divided into two major categories: finance, which focuses on managing the financial affairs of a business or other organization; and financial services, in which financial services are designed and delivered to other firms, organizations, and individuals.

  • Internships and cooperative education programs provide qualified finance majors with professional training and experience not available in the classroom, including a capstone course in which students develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals or small business firms.
  • The Finance Club sponsors tours and brings professional speakers to campus.
  • Raider Asset Management provides students with the opportunity to learn about security investing. This student-managed portfolio has more than a 200 percent return on its investments.
Bachelor of Science in Business in Finance—Suggested Curriculum
Freshman
English Comp I & II
History
College Algebra
Computer Literacy
Calculus for Mgt, Life & Social Science
GE Sciences (3)
GE Human Behavior
GE Non-Western Course
GE Human Expression
GE College Component		 Sophomore
Accounting I
Microeconomics
Probability & Statistics
Additional GE Courses (2)
Business Writing
Macroeconomics
Accounting II
Quantitative Business Modeling
Business Communication
Principles of Marketing		 Junior
Organizational Behavior
Intermediate Accounting I & II
Financial Management I & II
Business Law
Intro to MIS
Intro to Operations Mgt
Business Electives
Non-Business Electives
Finance Electives		 Senior
Public Policy
Strategic Management
Investing in Securities
Global Economy
Financial Management III
International Financial Mgt
Business Electives
Finance Electives


Bachelor of Science in Business in Financial Services—Suggested Curriculum
Freshman
English Comp I & II
History
College Algebra
Computer Literacy
GE College Component
Calculus for Mgt, Life & Social Science
GE Sciences (3)
GE Human Behavior
GE Human Expression
GE Non-Western Course		 Sophomore
Accounting I
Microeconomics
Probability & Statistics
Additional GE Courses (2)
Business Writing
Macroeconomics
Accounting II
Quantitative Business Modeling
Business Communication
Principles of Marketing		 Junior
Organizational Behavior
Financial Management I & II
Financial Planning
Risk & Insurance
Federal Income Tax I & II
Business Law
Intro to MIS
Intro to Operations Mgt
Business Electives
Non-Business Electives
Financial Services Electives		 Senior
Public Policy
Strategic Management
Retirement Planning & Benefits
Estate Planning
Investing in Securities
Global Economy
Financial Services Electives
Business Electives
Non-Business Electives

Fast Facts:

Average starting salary of professionals with a bachelor's degree in a business-related field: accounting $48,854; business administration/management $42,094; economics $49,809; finance $50,546; MIS $47,798; marketing $49,035. (Source: Salary Survey Spring 2010, The National Association of Colleges and Employers)

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