Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement

Bachelor of Arts Degree

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree signifies proficiency in one or more foreign languages. Specifically, the BA requirement may be completed in one of the following ways:

1. Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020-level or higher (or its equivalent).
   Or
2. Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of COMD 4920  and COMD 4780 , and by passing an exit interview.
   Or
3. Demonstration of proficiency in two foreign languages by successful completion of the 1020 course level in one language and the 2010 course level in the second language (or its equivalent).
   Or
4. Completion of an upper-division (3000-level or higher) foreign language grammar or literature course requiring the 2020 course level (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Conversation courses cannot be considered for satisfying this requirement.

For nonnative English-speaking students only, the following options are available:

1. Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students.
   Or
2. TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.

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.)

• ACCT 2010 - Financial Accounting Principles 3
• ACCT 2020 - Managerial Accounting Principles 3
• ECN 1500 - Introduction to Economic Institutions, History, and Principles (BAI) 3
• ECN 2010 - Introduction to Microeconomics (BSS) 3
• ECN 3400 - Introduction to Global Economic Institutions and Business Environment (DSS) 3
• FIN 3400 - Corporate Finance (QI) 3
• MGT 2050 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business 3
• MGT 3110 - Managing Organizations and People (DSS) 3
• MGT 3500 - Fundamentals of Marketing 3
• MGT 3700 - Operations Management 3
• MIS 2100 - Principles of Management Information Systems 3
• MIS 3200 - Business Communication (CI) 3

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• STAT 2300 - Business Statistics (QL) 4 or
• STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3

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 .

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.

Minimum University Requirements