Sample Schedules and Required Courses

Here's a quick look at what's required for a finance major.

You’ll need 126 hours total (see all the requirements for bachelor of arts degrees and the University Core Curriculum), including the concentration areas listed below.

Pick up sample schedules at the Office of Student Services (Whitinger Business Building, room 147) or take a look below. You can look up complete course descriptions in the undergraduate catalog.

You'll start out as a pre-business major and apply to the finance program. Advisors will help you review your options.

In addition to the Miller College of Business core requirements, you'll also take required courses for the finance major.

FINANCE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Download requirements and 2-year advising plan (PDF).

• FIN 301: Principles of Finance 2
• FIN 310: Principles of Investments 1
• FIN 320: Financial Markets 1
• FIN 410: Principles of Investments 2
• FIN 420: Financial Markets 2
• FIN 490: Decision Making in Finance
• 9 credit hours from an option below

BUSINESS FINANCE (9 hours)
Choose from:

• FIN 352: International Finance
• FIN 353: Short-Term Financial Management
• FIN 445: Financial Statement Analysis
• FIN 367: Practicum in Finance
• FIN 369: Internship in Finance
• FIN 497: Independent Study in Finance

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENTS (9 hours)
Choose from:

• ACC 401: Introduction to Taxation
• BL 367: Estate Planning and Administration
• RMI 270: Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
• RMI 330: Employee Benefits and Retirement Planning
• FIN 367: Practicum in Finance
• FIN 369: Internship in Finance

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS (9 hours)

• ACC 300-Level Courses
• FIN 445: Financial Statement Analysis

Download requirements and 2-year advising plan (PDF).