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Dr. Mary Kirchner, Department Chair for Accounting
and Financial Economics
As a student of Financial Economics, you will explore the fundamentals
of economic theory with particular emphasis on its application in
financial markets, banks, and other financial institutions. By studying
the interaction of producers, consumers, and governments, you will
gain an understanding of the factors and relationships that drive
markets and economies. The goal of the Financial Economics Department
is to produce graduates who can apply economic theory to complex
business decision making. Graduates from the department are well
prepared for highly rewarding careers in corporate finance, investment
management, commercial and retail banking, financial institution
management, and business and financial analysis. Successful degree
candidates also have an excellent background for graduate study
in economics, business, law, and related fields.
A dynamic and expert faculty works alongside our students to guide
their success. Professors serve not only as instructors, but also
as advisors and mentors. You will have the opportunity to work with
faculty on special projects, research, and other collaborative efforts
during your time in the Reeves School of Business.
Like all Reeves School of Business majors, the Accounting degree
can be paired with a concentration in Health
Care Administration; PGA Golf
Management; Professional Tennis
Management; Resort, Club,
and Hospitality Management; and Sport
Management.
Requirements for the major in Financial
Economics:
In addition to the foundation core and professional core courses
required of all majors in the Reeves School of Business, the following
courses are required for a degree in financial economics:
Required courses: BUS 315, BUS
412, ECO 311, ECO 313, and ECO 316;
Plus 6 s.h. from: BUS 415,
BUS 437, or 300/400-level economics classes.
Note: An elective course for
any Reeves School of Business major may only be used to meet the
requirements of one major. A required class in any Reeves School
of Business major may not be used as an elective for another Reeves
School of Business major.
Requirements for the minor in Financial
Economics: 18 s.h.—12 s.h. of required courses (ECO
261, ECO 262, and ECO 311; BUS 332) and 6 s.h. of electives (from
BUS 412, BUS 415, BUS 437, or any 300/400 economics course).
Requirements for the A.A. Concentration:
18 s.h.—15 s.h. of required courses (ECO 261, ECO 262, and
ECO 311; BUS 332 and BUS 412) and a (3 s.h.) elective from BUS 415,
BUS 437, or any 300/400-level Economics course.
Writing-Enrichment Course: BUS
352, ECO 452
Computer Intensive Course: BUS
225 or CSC 100
Ethics Course: BUS 315
Financial Economics Courses
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