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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance Major

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Become a graduate from the 91看片 with a BSBA degree with a major in finance, and you will become a part of a professional workforce that is involved in the allocation of financial resources within the private and public sectors.

At the 91看片, you will become familiar with the institutions, theory, and practice involved with finance, including areas of corporate finance, financial institution, financial markets, and investments.

Whether your goal takes you to local institutions or as far as Wall Street, the 91看片 College of Business is here to prepare you for your career in finance.

Why choose a Finance major at 91看片?

Internships

More than 200 students completed internships in 20 states in 2019. These internships give students the valuable opportunity to learn about finance in practice and enhance their career prospects.

Placement Rate

For three years, the program has achieved a 100% junior internship placement rate and a 100% senior employment rate for Financial Management Association Honor Society members.

Where We Work

Our students work for Fortune 500 companies and investment banks all over the world: New York City, Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Charlotte, Ireland, and Amsterdam.

Industry Engagement

The 91看片 finance students strengthen analytical skill sets through internships with companies across 20 states and case competitions.

Finance Major: Program Overview

Required Finance Courses

FINC 3010: Professional Development in Finance
FINC 3610: Principles of Business Finance
FINC 3630: Advanced Business Finance
FINC 3640: Investments
FINC 3700: Financial Markets & Institutions
FINC 3750: Financial Modeling

Required FINC Electives

At least 2 electives 3000-5000
At least 2 electives 4000-5000

View the Finance Major Curriculum Model

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Finance Major: Electives by Career Interests

Below are recommended finance electives based on career interests. These recommendations are non鈥恇inding and these career interests do not appear on a transcript, diploma, or university curriculum. Students only need to meet the degree requirements and do not need to complete any particular group of electives to graduate. Be sure to check prerequisites. Other electives may be offered and if you are working fulltime in a paid finance role, you may be able to get internship credit with FINC 4920 (restrictions apply).

Corporate Finance

Recommended electives:	Plus choose ONE of these:
FINC 4630 Financial Strategy Learn about the advanced application of corporate finance through case analysis, company analysis, and current topics. FINC 4630: Financial Strategy	FINC 4630 Financial Strategy Learn about the advanced application of corporate finance through case analysis, company analysis, and current topics. FINC 4630: Financial Strategy
FINC 4650 Financial Statement Analysis Learn about the evaluation and assessment of financial condition, performance, and reporting strategies of firms using relevant financial and market information. FINC 4650: Financial Statement Analysis	FINC 5510 Multinational Financial Management Learn about the advantages and problems associated with the modern multinational corporation, including analysis of currency risk, hedging, and political risk. FINC 5510: Multinational Financial Management
FINC 5670 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring Learn about the strategic analysis of corporate restructuring including valuation methods, control issues, takeover defense measures, and diversification issues. FINC 5670: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring	FINC 5680 Financial Engineering Learn about the examination of derivative securities with emphasis on applying derivative securities to the management of corporate financial risk. FINC 5680: Financial Engineering

Investment Banking/Private Equity

Recommended electives:	Plus choose ONE of these:
FINC 4650 Financial Statement Analysis Learn about the evaluation and assessment of financial condition, performance, and reporting strategies of firms using relevant financial and market information. FINC 4650: Financial Statement Analysis	FINC 4700 Management of Financial Institutions Learn about the management strategies for firms including management of credit, liquidity, capital and interest rate risks in a regulated environment. FINC 4700: Management of Financial Institutions
FINC 4660 Security Analysis Learn about the analysis, techniques and selection of securities to meet specific investment objectives. FINC 4660: Security Analysis	FINC 5510 Multinational Financial Management Learn about the advantages and problems associated with the modern multinational corporation, including analysis of currency risk, hedging, and political risk. FINC 5510: Multinational Financial Management
FINC 5670 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring Learn about the strategic analysis of corporate restructuring including valuation methods, control issues, takeover defense measures, and diversification issues. FINC 5670: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring	FINC 5680 Financial Engineering Learn about the examination of derivative securities with emphasis on applying derivative securities to the management of corporate financial risk. FINC 5680: Financial Engineering

Financial Institutions/Banking

Recommended electives:	Plus choose ONE of these:
FINC 4410 Fixed Income Learn about the overview of fixed income characteristics, markets, and trading. Topics include Treasuries, yield curves, corporate bond analysis, asset-backed securities, municipal bonds, preferred stock, money market instruments, measuring interest rate risk with duration and convexity, and bond portfolio management. FINC 4410: Fixed Income	FINC 3250 Principles of Real Estate Learn about the fundamental principles and practices as applied to the purchase, sale and lease and management of real estate. FINC 3250: Principles of Real Estate
FINC 4700 Management of Financial Institutions Learn about the management strategies for firms including management of credit, liquidity, capital and interest rate risks in a regulated environment. FINC 4700: Management of Financial Institutions	FINC 5510 Multinational Financial Management Learn about the advantages and problems associated with the modern multinational corporation, including analysis of currency risk, hedging, and political risk. FINC 5510: Multinational Financial Management
FINC 4720 Financial Sector Regulation and Supervision The course will facilitate understanding of regulatory and supervisory oversight tools used by financial sector regulators to control new and emerging issues/risks facing financial institutions and markets, and how financial institutions and markets manage and operate to in light of these regulatory and supervisory requirements. FINC 4720: Financial Sector Regulation and Supervision	FINC 4650 Financial Statement Analysis Learn about the evaluation and assessment of financial condition, performance, and reporting strategies of firms using relevant financial and market information. FINC 4650: Financial Statement Analysis

Financial Planning and Advising

Recommended electives:	Plus choose ONE of these:
FINC 3200 Risk and Insurance FINC 3200: Risk and Insurance	FINC 3620 Small Business Finance FINC 3620: Small Business Finance
FINC 3250 Principles of Real Estate Learn about the fundamental principles and practices as applied to the purchase, sale and lease and management of real estate. FINC 3250: Principles of Real Estate	FINC 4410 Fixed Income Learn about the overview of fixed income characteristics, markets, and trading. Topics include Treasuries, yield curves, corporate bond analysis, asset-backed securities, municipal bonds, preferred stock, money market instruments, measuring interest rate risk with duration and convexity, and bond portfolio management. FINC 4410: Fixed Income
FINC 4700 Management of Financial Institutions Learn about the management strategies for firms including management of credit, liquidity, capital and interest rate risks in a regulated environment. FINC 4700: Management of Financial Institutions	FINC 5260 Real Estate Investment FINC 5260: Real Estate Investment

Wealth and Asset Management

Recommended electives:	Plus choose ONE of these:
FINC 4650 Financial Statement Analysis Learn about the evaluation and assessment of financial condition, performance, and reporting strategies of firms using relevant financial and market information. FINC 4650: Financial Statement Analysis	FINC 4410 Fixed Income Learn about the overview of fixed income characteristics, markets, and trading. Topics include Treasuries, yield curves, corporate bond analysis, asset-backed securities, municipal bonds, preferred stock, money market instruments, measuring interest rate risk with duration and convexity, and bond portfolio management. FINC 4410: Fixed Income
FINC 4660 Security Analysis Learn about the analysis, techniques and selection of securities to meet specific investment objectives. FINC 4660: Security Analysis	FINC 5260 Real Estate Investment FINC 5260: Real Estate Investment
FINC 3250 Principles of Real Estate Learn about the fundamental principles and practices as applied to the purchase, sale and lease and management of real estate. FINC 3250: Principles of Real Estate	FINC 5680 Financial Engineering Learn about the examination of derivative securities with emphasis on applying derivative securities to the management of corporate financial risk. FINC 5680: Financial Engineering

Real Estate

Recommended electives:	Plus choose ONE of these:
FINC 3250 Principles of Real Estate Learn about the fundamental principles and practices as applied to the purchase, sale and lease and management of real estate. FINC 3250: Principles of Real Estate	FINC 4970 Special Topics (Sustainable Real Estate) FINC 4970: Special Topics (Sustainable Real Estate)
FINC 5250 Real Estate Finance FINC 5250: Real Estate Finance	FINC 4410 Fixed Income Learn about the overview of fixed income characteristics, markets, and trading. Topics include Treasuries, yield curves, corporate bond analysis, asset-backed securities, municipal bonds, preferred stock, money market instruments, measuring interest rate risk with duration and convexity, and bond portfolio management. FINC 4410: Fixed Income
FINC 5260 Real Estate Investment FINC 5260: Real Estate Investment	FINC 4700 Management of Financial Institutions Learn about the management strategies for firms including management of credit, liquidity, capital and interest rate risks in a regulated environment. FINC 4700: Management of Financial Institutions

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Integrated Financial Leadership Program

The Integrated Financial Leadership Program at the Auburn University 91看片 College of Business is leading the way in producing some of the very best financial students in the world. The accomplishments of Auburn鈥檚 IFLP students include the extraordinary record of the university鈥檚 chapter of the Financial Management Association.

Auburn Student Investment Fund (ASIF)

Become part of an organization that will provide you with hands-on experience in portfolio management and investment research. ASIF gives you the opportunity to invest a portion of the 91看片鈥� endowment in equities, ETFs, and fixed-income securities.

Financial Management Association Honor Society

Join a group that provides a support network for top students interested in careers in finance. You will get to represent the 91看片 in leadership seminars, case competitions, corporate visits, and more.

Auburn Finance Society

The Auburn Finance Society (AFS) is a student-led organization within The 91看片 College of Business, dedicated to fostering an understanding of finance and preparing students for successful careers in the industry. AFS provides members with the tools and connections needed to excel in various fields, including financial institutions, wealth management, derivatives trading (options and futures), and more through hands-on events, professional development programs, networking opportunities, and branch-specific activities. AFS members gain practical skills, build valuable relationships, and position themselves for career success.

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