Finance (BS)
The Finance major prepares students for careers in the financial services industry and in the finance areas of companies. The major requirements permit students to tailor a curriculum to suit individual interests in finance, health care management, and real estate.
Location
- Storrs Campus
Modality
- In Person
Bachelor of Science Requirements
Finance majors are required to achieve a cumulative 2.0 grade point average for the total of all Finance (FNCE) and Healthcare Management and Insurance Studies (HCMI) courses for which they have been registered at the University of Connecticut, excluding grades and credits for independent studies and internships.
Residence Requirement
In addition to the School of Business residence requirements for all majors, a Finance major must complete 12 of the 18 credits (four of the six courses) used to satisfy required major courses below in residence at the University of Connecticut. Education Abroad courses may not be used to meet this requirement and may not be used to meet the optional concentration requirement.
Required Major Courses
In addition to the courses outlined in the Common Body of Knowledge and Capstone Requirements, Finance majors must take 18 additional credits:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| FNCE 3302 | Investments and Security Analysis | 3 |
| FNCE 4209 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| FNCE 4307 | Financial Modeling | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fixed Income Securities | ||
| Financial Derivatives and Risk Management | ||
| Focus Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Issues in Security Valuation | ||
| Fixed Income Securities (if not used to satisfy the core requirement) | ||
| Advanced Issues in Asset Allocation and Portfolio Management | ||
| Financial Derivatives and Risk Management (if not used to satisfy the core requirement) | ||
| Global Financial Management | ||
| Financial Services | ||
| Introduction to Algorithmic Trading | ||
| High Frequency Trading Management | ||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Additional Course | ||
| Select one additional course from the Focus course list or from the following: | 3 | |
| Real Estate Investments | ||
| Real Estate Finance | ||
| The Business of Institutional Asset Management | ||
| Hillside Private Capital | ||
| Entrepreneurial Finance | ||
| Foreign Study | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Risk Management and Insurance | ||
| Introduction to Health Care Management | ||
| Risk Management in Equity Markets 1 | ||
| Advanced Issues and Applications in Risk Management I 1 | ||
| Applications in Enterprise Risk Management II 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
- 1
For any student pursuing an Accelerated Masters in Financial and Enterprise Risk Management.
Optional Concentrations
Additionally, Finance majors may complete one concentration in Corporate Finance, Investments, or Quantitative Finance. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in both required courses to complete a concentration. Education Abroad courses may not be used to meet the concentration requirement.
Corporate Finance
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Advanced Issues in Security Valuation | ||
| Global Financial Management | ||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Investments
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Advanced Issues in Security Valuation | ||
| Fixed Income Securities 1 | ||
or FNCE 4304 | Financial Derivatives and Risk Management | |
| Advanced Issues in Asset Allocation and Portfolio Management | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
- 1
Whichever course was not taken to meet the core requirement.
Quantitative Finance
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FNCE 4302 | Fixed Income Securities 1 | 3 |
| or FNCE 4304 | Financial Derivatives and Risk Management | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Algorithmic Trading | ||
| High Frequency Trading Management | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
- 1
Whichever course was not taken to meet the core requirement.
University Common Curriculum Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see Common Curriculum Requirements.
School of Business Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the school in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the School of Business section of this catalog.
Learning Objectives
- Solve business problems; Think critically about business problems and use appropriate qualitative and quantitative approaches to diagnose and recommend solutions across functional areas of business; Use business software tools to identify opportunities and enhance performance.
- Think integratively; Integrate multiple perspectives to formulate business strategies; Consider diverse perspectives and backgrounds to analyze business problems; Identify and develop effective business solutions in a global context.
- Work well with others; Collaborate as a member of a team to deliver superior outcomes; Manage conflict and function effectively with diverse others to create business solutions; Develop an intentional path for career development.
- Act ethically; Identify ethical issues in business and recommend solutions; Produce transparent information for stakeholders following legal and ethical standards.
- Communicate persuasively; Make clear and concise written recommendations; Deliver compelling oral recommendations; Communicate professionally as a member of the global workforce.