BBA Finance

The mission of the Department of Finance and Economics is to provide students the ability to pursue learning throughout their lives, accept responsibility for their actions, and contribute to the common goals of society. Departmental programs are designed to develop informed citizens capable of thinking critically and succeeding in a highly-complex, interdependent, Globally diverse society. Ideally, graduates will successfully compete for employment in both the public and private sectors and for entrance to high-quality graduate education.

Degree Programs Offered

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) major in Economics

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) major in Economics 

Economics studies the behavior of consumers, producers and governments. The department's introductory courses meet the need for basic economic and legal understanding in a complex modern society. Upper-division economics and business law courses build upon this foundation to provide students a comprehensive training in modern economic theory and empirical techniques. We offer elective courses on environmental economics, sports economics, international trade, money and banking, econometrics, and many more. 

The B.B.A. in Economics is a business degree and prepares students better for career paths in financial and non-financial industries. The B.A. in Economics is a liberal arts degree which provides a broader set of skills and graduates follow careers in government, industry, law and teaching.

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) major in Finance 

The finance program exposes all majors to the areas of corporate finance and investments as well as the technological skills necessary for today's environment. Elective courses in portfolio management, real estate, and analytics allow students to tailor the program to fit their desired career path.

Both Finance and Economics major also have opportunity to apply to the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) course which manages over $1 million of the McCoy College endowment fund. The SMIF program gives selected students real-world exposure in security and economic analysis with the goal of sustaining and growing the endowment fund.

The department offers several opportunities through student organizations, such as Financial Management Association (FMA), Students Economics Association (SEA), and Net Impact, for student involvement in community service projects as well as giving students exposure to their chose major. 

AACSB Accreditation

The McCoy College of Business is accredited by the Association Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AASCB Accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution can earn.