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Meet the rising need for financial experts.

In today’s economy, individuals and businesses rely on a range of financial services and strategic plans detailing current and future money managing and planning needs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics sees financial advising jobs growing by 30 percent until 2024, with the annual median salary averaging $89,160. By enrolling as a finance major, you will prepare for an in-demand career that could lead you to a position at a bank, credit union, insurance company, brokerage firm, law firm, or credit counseling agency. This major is designed to teach students business basics and the language of business through core courses, while also honing in on specific topics such as tax accounting, estate planning, investing, and financial planning. As a capstone project, students create a comprehensive financial plan, including education and retirement forecasting, portfolio construction, and budget analysis.

Many Finance students belong to Laker Assent Management, which is a student-run club that invests $250,000 in ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵapp endowment funds. The investments are broken down into researched funds earmarked for long-term investment themes. Funds are also allocated to a stock market game in which students form groups and compete buying investments of their choosing. The club also has investment learning units where topics of company valuation, economic trends, and cryptocurrencies are explained. 

²¤ÂÜÊÓƵapp University's Finance major is a CFP Board Registered program that satisfies the education coursework requirement, enabling graduates to sit for the CFP Exam.

Learning Outcomes

• Competency in both oral and written communication
• The ability to work effectively in groups and teams
• The ability to apply ethical principles in solving business problems
• The ability to critically apply theory and practice in the functional areas of business to identify, analyze, and solve business problems

Business Core Curriculum

The defining element of a ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵapp business degree is a series of core courses that all business majors take, which provide a curriculum designed to foster well-rounded business leaders through hands-on learning in a variety of disciplines. Business students will build a foundation in six different areas of study, which prepares our graduates to be adaptable, collaborative leaders who are ready for today’s market. Adding a double major or a minor in another area can only add marketability for any chosen industry!

State Authorization

This program may fulfill a portion of the requirements, leading to licensure within this field. Please visit the State Authorization webpage to review the requirements for licensure by state or program.