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Major
FINANCE

The Finance curriculum at Cleveland State University introduces business students to theories, concepts, practices, and advances in financial analysis and financial management. Topics covered include risk estimation and solutions, efficient management of funds, selection of alternative sources of financing, the financial adaptation of the firm and the individual investor to a dynamic economic and political environment, the fundamental and technical valuation of various types of assets, and the determination of appropriate investment policies for the firm and the individual within the U.S. as well as the international environment. The Finance faculty is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise and scholarship in corporate finance and investments. The Center for Real Estate Research is especially well- known throughout the world, most notably in the area of real estate investments.

Specialization:
Students may choose from four areas of specialization:

Management of Financial Institutions
Investment and Security Management
Real Estate Finance
Financial Management

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Finance Major within the BBA degree program at Cleveland State University prepares students with a broad foundation of business knowledge, management skills and proficiency in finance for professional careers in the financial departments of industrial, commercial and financial institutions, investment firms, real estate firms, insurance companies, and government and public agencies.

PROGRAM
Once accepted into the upper division program, Finance majors complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in finance courses, in addition to all other upper division core requirements of the College. Of these 24 hours, 16 will consist of elective courses chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor according to the individual's academic and professional interests.

Finance majors are strongly encouraged to gain practical experience by participating in professional internship opportunities offered by area firms and financial institutions. In most instances, internships can be arranged to grant academic credit toward the major field elective requirements stated below. For more information, please contact the Finance Department or the Career Services representative for the College of Business, located in the Undergraduate Advising Office in BU 219.

Required Major Core Courses
(8 credit hours)
FIN 353 Introduction to Investments
FIN 360 Financial Markets & Institutions

Major Electives
(16 credit hours)
Finance students must complete the minimum credit requirement for the major through the completion of approved electives.
FIN 454 Advanced Investments
FIN 461 Bank Management
FIN 465 National Finance and Investment
FIN 470 Introduction Risk and Insurance
FIN 471 Life and Health Insurance
FIN 477 Real Estate Finance
FIN 479 Real Estate Investment
FIN 480 Case Problems in Finance
FIN 484 Capital Budgeting Decisions
FIN 490 Professional Internship
FIN 493 Special Topics in Finance
FIN 496 Independent Study

SUGGESTED SEQUENCE FOR FINANCE MAJOR
Bachelor of Business Administration students are required to complete a minimum of 128 hours of course work that includes university, college and major field requirements. The following sequence of course work was developed by the Finance faculty. If you enroll in courses as indicated, you will have the proper prerequisites and background for maximum benefit from these courses. We encourage you to meet with a faculty advisor prior to registering.

First Semester
ENG 101 English I
MTH 151 Math Concepts *
MTH 152 Math Concepts *
MTH 153 Math Concepts *
IST 203 Software Tools for Personal Productivity
Natural Science with Lab elective **
BUS 101 Introduction to College Life
Total Credits

Second Semester
ENG 102 English II
MTH 154 Math Concepts *
MTH 155 Math Concepts *
MTH 156 Math Concepts *
Natural Science elective **
ECN 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
African-American Experience elective **
Total Credits

Third Semester
ECN 202 Principles of Microeconomics
OMS 201 Business Statistics I
GAD 250 Business Communication (W)
ACT 221 Introductory Accounting I
Western Culture elective **
Total

Fourth Semester
Nonwestern Culture elective **
OMS 202 Business Statistics II
ACT 222 Introductory Accounting II
Social Science elective **
Human Diversity elective **
Total

Fifth Semester
IST 305 Information Technology
FIN 351 Introduction to Financial Management
ECN 302 Intermediate Microeconomics
MKT 301 Introduction to Marketing
MLR 321 Organizational Behavior
Total

Sixth Semester
FIN 353 Introduction to Investments
FIN 360 Financial Markets and Institutions
OMS 311 Introduction to Production Management
MKT 351 Business, Society, and Government (W)
Humanities and Arts
Total

Seventh Semester
BLW 411 Business Law and Ethics
Finance Elective
Finance Elective
Humanities and Arts
Total

Eighth Semester
MLR 465 Management Strategy and Policy (W)
Finance Elective
Finance Elective
Accounting Elective
Humanities and Arts
Total

Credits
4
1
2
1
3
5
1
17

Credits
3
1
2
1
3
3
3
16

Credits
3
3
3
3
4
16

Credits
4
3
3
3
3
16

Credits
3
4
3
3
3
16

Credits
4
4
3
3
3
17

Credits
3
4
4
3
14

Credits
3
4
4
3
3
17

* The Analytical Geometry and Calculus sequence (MTH 181-182) may be substituted for the Math Concepts sequence (MTH 151-156).

** Before choosing electives, students should consult an advisor.

(W) Counts as a writing course for University graduation requirements. A minimum of three writing courses are required.

For more information, contact:
Department of Finance
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, BU 215
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Phone: 216.687.4716
www.csuohio.edu/cba/fin

For official requirements for a degree in this major, see the Undergraduate Catalog for the academic year in which you were admitted to the University.

Major FINANCE

Major
FINANCE