Finance Program Map
B.B.A. in Finance
The B.B.A. program in finance provides students with a high-quality liberal arts based educational foundation to either secure entry level finance positions in local, regional, or national organizations or to continue studies at the masters level. More information is available on-line using the tabs below.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
51
Major Credit Hours
9
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
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C: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
|
M: MATH 1111 OR 1113
College Algebra or Precalculus |
3 |
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I: XIDS 2002
(Recommended) First Year Seminar |
2 |
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F: ECON 2105
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
|
I: Written and Oral Communication |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
- Complete MATH 1111 or MATH 1113 with a C or higher
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
F: CISM 2201
Foundations of Computer Applications |
3 |
|
F: ECON 2106
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
|
T: Science + Lab |
4 |
|
T: STEM Course |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better.
- Complete Lab Science.
- Earn at least 30 total credit hours after year 1.
- Complete CISM 2201, ECON 2105 & 2106 after year 1
14 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
P: POLS 1101
American Government |
3 |
|
F: ACCT 2101
Principles of Accounting I |
3 |
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P: HIST 2111 OR 2112
US History |
3 |
|
A: Humanities |
3 |
|
T: Non-lab Science |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Non-lab science.
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Area F – Major Specific Courses.
- Major Status Achieved: Complete ENGL 1101, MATH 1111 or 1113, ACCT 2101, ECON 2105, or ECON 2106, have a minimum 2.00 GPA with at least 45 earned credit hours.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
S: HIST 1111 OR 1112
World History |
3 |
|
F: ACCT 2102
Principles of Accounting II |
3 |
|
A: Humanities |
3 |
|
S: Social Science |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Milestones:
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Area F – Major Specific Courses.
- PWLA courses will not apply towards electives.
- Earn at least 60 total credit hours after year 2.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CISM 3330
Management of Information Systems |
3 |
|
FINC 3511
Corporate Finance |
3 |
|
F: BUSA 2106
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business |
3 |
|
ECON 3402
Statistics for Business I |
3 |
|
ACCT 3232 OR ACCT 4202
Managerial Accounting or Financial Statement Analysis |
3 |
Milestones:
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Area F –Major Specific Courses.
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Business Core.
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Major Courses. Only one grade of “D” allowed in Major Courses.
- Complete FINC 3511 with C or higher.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
ABED 3100
Business Communication |
3 |
|
ECON 3406
Statistics for Business II |
3 |
|
MGNT 3600
Management |
3 |
|
FINC 4531
Intermediate Corporate Finance |
3 |
|
Finance Selective |
3 |
Milestones:
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Business Core.
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Major Courses. Only one grade of “D” allowed in Major Courses.
- PWLA courses will not apply towards electives.
- Earn at least 90 total credit hours after year 3.
- Finance Selective options: FINC 4521, FINC 4532, FINC 4542, FINC 4571, FINC 4585.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
MGNT 3615
Operations Management |
3 |
|
MKTG 3803
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
|
FINC 4541
Investment Analysis |
3 |
|
Finance Selective |
3 |
|
RCOB Elective |
3 |
Milestones:
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Business Core.
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Major Courses. Only one grade of “D” allowed in Major Courses.
- RCOB Elective must be a three-credit hour additional business course. PWLA courses will not apply towards electives.
- Finance Selective options: FINC 4521, FINC 4532, FINC 4542, FINC 4571, FINC 4585.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
FINC 4561 or FTA 4003
Bank Management |
3 |
|
MGNT 4660
Strategic Management |
3 |
|
International Selective |
3 |
|
Approved Selective |
3 |
|
Free Elective |
3 |
Milestones:
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Business Core.
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Major Courses. Only one grade of “D” allowed in Major Courses.
- FINC 4561 only offered during spring and summer semesters.
- MGNT 4660 prerequisites include ACCT 2101, ACCT 2102, BUSA 2106, CISM 2201, ECON 2105, ECON 2106, ECON 3402, FINC 3511, MGNT 3600, and MKTG 3803.
- International Selective options: FINC 4521, ECON 4450, MGNT 4625, or MKTG 4866.
- Approved Selective options: FINC 4521, FINC 4532, FINC 4542, FINC 4571, FINC 4585, ECON 3460, ECON 4410, E CON 4440, ECON 4450, ACCT 3212, ACCT 3251.
- PWLA courses will not apply towards electives.
- Earn at least 120 total credit hours after year 4.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
For concentrations, replace the Finance Seletive and the Free Elective with the following:
- Corporate Analytics
- FINC 4532
- Major Select (Choose 2): FTA 3860, FTA 4100, ECON 3408, ECON 4408, ECON 4475
- Financial Analytics
- FTA 4001
- Major Select (Choose 2): FTA 4002, FTA 4005, FTA 4100, ECON 3408, ECON 4408, ECON 4475
- Financial Investment Analytics
- FINC 4541 OR FINC 4571
- Major Select (Choose 2): FTA 4001, FTA 4002, FTA 4005, FTA 4100, ECON 3408, ECON 4408, ECON 4475
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Take a cornerstone course with Richards College business faculty and explore various business topics.
- Begin the Area F coursework for business majors.
- Apply for scholarships.
Middle Years:
- Complete the Richards College business core classes.
- Stay on track in chosen major and meet with your academic advisor and faculty.
- Explore concentrations, certificate programs, and research opportunities in the college.
- Apply for scholarships.
Last Year:
- Take the capstone course for all business majors: MGNT 4660.
- Complete all major courses, major selects, and approved electives.
- Explore concentrations, certificate programs, and research opportunities in the college.
- Apply for graduation.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Explore campus sports, events, and clubs.
- Find, follow, and like all Richards College social media platforms.
- Attend special programming offered for first-year students.
Middle Years:
- Get involved in student clubs and organizations.
- Become a Richards College Student Ambassador.
- Visit Career Services.
- Explore undergraduate research with faculty.
Last Year:
- Explore leadership opportunities in student clubs and/or campus organizations.
- Find opportunities to mentor other students.
- Seek mentors in your area of interest through faculty, staff, and alumni.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
- Explore resources available in the Stone Center for Family Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
- Build relationships with faculty/staff and establish your network.
Last Year:
- Consider a study abroad and/or work abroad opportunity and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive experiences.
- Continue to grow your professional network.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest
- Explore career shadowing opportunities
- Attend an academic conference with a faculty member and participate in a research presentation.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy and attend virtual and in person programs.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
- Take a personal finance class: FINC 3501 or ECON 3400.
Last Year:
- Develop your time management skills and explore ways to have work/life balance.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake and LinkedIn.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Year:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume and interview workshop.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Take business communications: ABED 3100.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume and cover letter and attend career workshops.
- Attend career fairs at UWG.
- Engage with UWG alumni.
- Apply for graduate programs.
- Apply for full-time jobs before graduation.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree may help you get work as the following:
- Actuary
- Auditor
- Budget analyst
- Chief Financial Officer
- Commercial Real Estate Agent
- Compensation and Benefits Manager
- Data Analyst
- Loan Officer
- Management Analyst
- Tax Associate
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