BSc in Finance

About

This program is offered by the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology/Business Department. It is available at the St. Louis home campus and at select international campuses.

Program Description

The field of finance blends economics, accounting and other business disciplines with the goal of making financially sound business decisions. Financial tools and methodologies are of crucial importance for both small and large businesses. Important areas of finance include raising capital, making investments and understanding financial markets.

In addition to completing the core business curriculum requirements, students taking a major in finance will study the three general areas of finance: corporate finance, investments and financial markets and institutions. Students will complete at least one advanced course in each area after completion of the principles-level course. After completion of the finance core, students have choices to tailor their program according to their interests and career outlook. Students desiring to take advanced certification, such as the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or CFP (Certified Financial Planner), are encouraged to take Financial Statement Analysis, International Finance and Advanced Investments. All finance majors will complete the business school’s common core capstone course.

The BS in finance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Learning Outcomes

1) Students can apply time value of money techniques to security valuation.
2) Students can evaluate the financial strength of a corporation and analyze capital budgeting decisions.
3) Students can understand the risk-return relationship and can estimate appropriate rates of return.
4) Students can describe the intermediation services provided by financial institutions.