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            Contact Person:
Dr. Jong Rhim
jrhim@usi.edu

Why would I want a Finance degree?
Business, both large and small, must learn to make good financial decisions to be successful.  An undergraduate degree in finance would equip you with the skills necessary to assist businesses and households in their financial decisions.  The Evansville economy has a strong and well-diversified financial services industry where finance majors can expect to find excellent employment opportunities.

What is the study of Finance concerned with?
The study of finance is concerned with the monetary issues faced by millions of individuals and organizations, whether public or private.  Raising funds is a vital issue for new businesses and for existing firms who are looking for expansion.  Investment is another crucial matter firms have to deal with.  Decisions related to saving, borrowing, and investment, can have great impact on the financial success of individuals, firms or organizations.  Closely tied to these decisions are questions relating to risk and valuation.  A degree in finance will prepare you to both understand and reason through a wide spectrum of fundamental financial decisions.  A finance program of study relies heavily upon skills taught in courses in law, accounting, economics, computing, and mathematics.

What career opportunities would I be prepared for? 
Finance majors have much to offer in today's job market.  Careers are available in the following professions for students trained in finance:

What are some potential employers for finance majors:

What will I study?
As a finance major, you would take courses in the following fields of study:

What courses I need to take to earn a degree in finance?

• 53 hours in the University Core Curriculum program.  All Business Administration majors are required to take the following courses as part of the UCC requirements:

• 31 hours in the College of Business Core which includes MNGT 452.
• 16 hours of electives.  At least six (6) hours must be in non-business courses.
• 24 hours of major courses:

12 hours of elective courses (six hours of which must be FIN courses, to be selected in consultation with advisor):

124 total hours required for a baccalaureate degree.  These hours must include classes to meet the 39-hour upper division (300/400 level) course requirements.  A minimum 2.2 GPA in all business courses and a 2.0 overall GPA are also required.

This information does NOT take the place of meeting
with your advisor!  Requirements could have changed!

How do I know which classes I should take each semester?
See a suggested four-year program in Finance.  Keep in mind that this list does not take the place of meeting with your advisor.