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2014-2015 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2014)

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Finance - BS

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business

Department of Economics and Finance

University Studies Requirements for Finance Major

Students must complete the General Education Requirements :

ECN 2010
will fulfill the Social Sciences requirement for students in the Huntsman School of Business
ECN 1500
will fulfill the American Institutions requirement
Courses taken for their major will meet the Exploration requirement for students in the Huntsman School of Business

Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :

For most students, courses taken for their major will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) and Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirements for students in the Huntsman School of Business
Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) and Life and Physical Sciences (DSC)

Huntsman School of Business Acumen (39-40 credits)

Finance majors in the Department of Economics and Finance must complete the following business acumen in addition to the specific courses listed for the major. A grade of at least C is required in ECN 1500 and STAT 2300 . (Students should check with their undergraduate advisor concerning the need for students in the economics major to complete the business acumen.)

Note:

All 3000-, 4000-, and 5000-level courses in the Huntsman School of Business are restricted to students admitted to the Huntsman School or another USU major with an overall GPA of at least 2.67 and completion of at least 40 credits.

Finance Major

Finance is concerned with how individuals and firms allocate resources over time. Solutions to allocation problems rely upon the existence of capital markets that allow the exchange of resources over time, and firms that allow individuals to transform current resources into resources available in the future. In particular, finance deals with the financial management of firms, investment management, and the management of financial institutions. Before continuing with the following courses, students must receive a grade of B- or better in FIN 3400 and at least a grade of C in ENGL 2010 .

Required Courses (12-13 credits)

Select 4 of the following courses to complete (12 credits):

Students in the Finance Major are encouraged to select additional electives from the following list.

The interests and career goals of the student should determine which electives are selected.

Finance Major Four Year Plan (Suggested Schedule)

Students should consult with their advisor to develop a plan of study tailored to their individual needs and interests.

Freshman Year (31 credits)

First Semester (15 credits)

ECN 1500 - Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (BAI) 3
MATH 1050 - College Algebra (QL) 4
USU 1010 - University Connections 1-3 (2 credits required)
Breadth Physical Science (BPS) course 3
Elective course 3

Second Semester (16 credits)

ECN 2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS) 3
ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1) 3
MIS 2100 - Principles of Management Information Systems 3
STAT 2300 - Business Statistics (QL) 4
Breadth Humanities (BHU) course 3

Sophomore Year (30 credits)

First Semester (15 credits)

ACCT 2010 - Financial Accounting Principles 3
ECN 3400 - Introduction to Global Economic Institutions and Business Environment (DSS) 3
ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2) 3
MATH 1100 - Calculus Techniques (QL) 3
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) course 3

Second Semester (15 credits)

ACCT 2020 - Managerial Accounting Principles 3
MGT 2050 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business 3
MIS 3200 - Business Communication (CI) 3
Breadth Life Science (BLS) course 3
Elective course 3

Junior Year (30 credits)

First Semester (15 credits)

ECN 3010 - Managerial Economics (DSS) 3
FIN 3400 - Corporate Finance (QI) 3
Communication Intensive (CI) course 3
Dept Life and Physical Science (DSC) course 3
Elective course 3

Second Semester (15 credits)

FIN 4410 - Financial Institutions 3
MGT 3110 - Managing Organizations and People (DSS) 3
MGT 3700 - Operations Management 3
FIN Elective courses 3
Elective course 3

Senior Year (28-30 credits)

BUS 4250 is recommended during the Senior Year

First Semester (14-15 credits)

FIN 4460 - Investments 3
MGT 3500 - Fundamentals of Marketing 3
FIN Elective courses 3
Depth Humanitites and Creative Arts (DHA) course 2-3
Elective course 3

Second Semester (14-15 credits)

FIN Elective courses 6
Elective courses 8-9

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits	120
Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)	2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better	100
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above)	40
USU Credits (30 USU credits, 20 of which must be upper-division courses, 10 of which must be courses required for student’s major)	30 USU credits
Completion of approved major program of study	See college advisor
Credits in minor (if required)	12
Credits in American Institutions (ECN 1500 ;HIST 1700 , HIST 2700 or HIST 2710 ; HONR 1300 ; POLS 1100 ; or USU 1300 )	3
General Education Requirements and University Studies Depth Requirements