Finance (BS)

Description

The University offers a bachelor of science (BS) in finance.

The Finance Program provides the knowledge and training finance experts need to make and implement decisions regarding managing, investing, and distributing financial resources for businesses and individuals.

Coursework includes a required core of business courses plus one of the following concentrations:

  • Financial Analysis and Investment Management Concentration (General Finance): The understanding and management of the financial interests of businesses, non-profit organizations, and individual investments is fundamental to the growth and success of the world's economy. Study in the finance program provides the knowledge and training financial experts need to make and implement decisions regarding managing, investing, and distributing financial resources within businesses and on individual levels. This concentration will help students prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam.
  • Financial Planning Concentration (Personal Financial Planning): The financial planning concentration provides an approved, practical, and theoretical approach to personal financial planning. Successful completion of the curriculum will satisfy the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards requirements for education and qualifies students to take the CFP Board Examination. The concentration provides students with information and analytical skills in financial planning, insurance, investments, portfolio management, employee and retirement benefits, tax planning, and estate planning.

In addition, students complete the University's Foundational Studies Program, which provides the knowledge students need in critical thinking, leadership, and interpersonal and communication skills.

The University's Finance Program is taught by professors who are qualified academic and financial professionals. Small classes encourage close interaction between faculty and students and ensure an education where classroom learning is combined with practical experiences to provide the latest training in technology to access and analyze information.

Practical field experiences, including internships that earn college credit, can lead to full-time jobs after graduation. Recent internship sites have included Conseco, Eli Lilly and Co., Northwest Airlines, Crane Naval Base, Lockheed Martin, Edward Jones, and Market Street Wealth Advisors. Upper-level students (juniors and seniors) also have opportunities to conduct research with faculty as part of the classroom experience.

Student may join the Financial Management Association, the Investment Club, and the Financial Planning Association. These organizations provide opportunities to interact with the business community through field trips, guest professional speakers, and social activities. Included among these activities are annual visits to financial markets in Chicago, Illinois, and participation in Financial Planning Day in Indianapolis.

Finance majors also may be invited to join the business honorary fraternity, Beta Gamma Sigma, or the professional business fraternities, Delta Sigma Pi and Alpha Kappa Psi. These organizations also provide professional learning and networking opportunities and social activities where students meet other finance majors, business students, and faculty.

Required Courses

Careers

Our graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of financial and non-financial institutions. The program is excellent preparation for certification and/or licensure in specified areas of financial expertise and for advanced study in finance or business.

Careers in finance may include: cash manager, financial analyst, financial manager, loan officer, portfolio manager, personal financial planner, benefits administration, real estate broker, stock broker, or wealth manager.

Finance Program advisers encourage graduates to pursue certification as Chartered Financial Analyst if their career goal is portfolio management. Graduates interested in careers in personal financial planning are urged to add the professional designation of Certified Financial Planner® to their credentials.

In addition, all programs in the Scott College of Business are accredited by the AACSB International.

The Financial Planning Concentration is recognized as a Registered Program by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Students have many sources of financial support for their studies, including financial aid, work-study programs, veterans' benefits, and special scholarships for entering freshmen and transfer students.

In addition, the Scott College of Business offers a number of scholarships and financial awards designated specifically for finance majors.

Further Information

Prospective students should contact the Office of Admissions for further information and assistance.

Currently enrolled students should contact the following:

Finance Program
Scott College of Business
Indiana State University
812-237-2112

 

The Graduate Catalog and Undergraduate Catalog of Indiana State University are the documents of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalogs supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.

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Contact

Prospective students should contact the Office of Admissions for further information and assistance.

Currently enrolled students should contact the following:

Finance Program
Scott College of Business
Indiana State University
812-237-2112