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Why major in finance at Weber State?

Finance is concerned with how individuals and firms allocate resources over time. A degree in finance helps develop a solid foundation in capital management, investment and portfolio management, financial institutions and personal finance.

EXPERIENCE
personal attention, excellent academics, targeted experience

45k
Average starting salary

29:1
Small classes = personal attention

12%
Growth rate = much faster than average

INTERNSHIPS
Excellent internships = experience!

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
in the finance program?

Secure a solid future with a finance degree.

You'll learn skills such as how to conduct detailed financial analyses, relate the financial environment of an organization to the policies that organization will need for optimum returns, and select and analyze investment opportunities for both individuals and organizations. You can also join the Investors Club and travel to New York to see the Stock Exchange.

A DAY IN THE LIFE
of a finance expert

Finance experts’ jobs vary depending on the industry and specialty. Generally, they prepare financial statements and forecasts, monitor financial details and make sure regulations are met. They seek ways to reduce costs, analyze market trends to maximize profits and help management make decisions. They work closely with software, and collaborate with many individuals. Depending on the career, they could be working the stock market or behind a computer at a desk.

A QUICK LOOK
hours, GPA, delivery, grad maps, catalog, admissions & careers

HOURS

120 total hours.
40 Upper division required.
GPA

C or higher in Math 1050
C or higher in ENGL 2010
C- or higher for all Business Foundations courses
2.5 cumulative GPA for Business Foundations courses
2.5 overall university GPA
MINOR

Not required for this major.
COURSE DELIVERY

Some evenings

Some day

Some online
GRAD MAP

Graduation MAPs (Major Academic Plans) show a semester-by-semester plan for taking all classes needed to earn your degree.

GRAD MAP
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Explore all of the requirements to complete a degree in finance. Check the course year, requirements may change.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (CATALOG)
ADMISSIONS

The Goddard School has specific requirements for admissions to a program within the college. Check admissions requirements.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
CAREERS & RESOURCES

Explore what you can do with a finance degree, current salaries, job demand, industries, and resources.

FINANCE CAREERS & RESOURCES

MAJOR CLASS REQUIREMENTS
a quick look at the major course requirements in finance

Note: This degree also requires the general education requirements and the core business curriculum. For a full breakdown, see the course requirements in the catalog.

COURSE	TITLE	CREDITS	PRE-REQ
ECON 3120*	International Finance and Monetary Systems	3	ECON 2010, ECON 2020
FIN 3300	Investments	3	BSAD 2899, FIN 3200, and QUAN 3610
FIN 3350	Financial Institutions	3	BSAD 2899, FIN 3200
FIN 3500	Capital Budgeting	3	BSAD 2899, FIN 3200
FIN 4400 (fall only)	Financial Problems - Corporate Finance	3	BSAD 2899, FIN 3200, and QUAN 3610
FIN 4410 (spring only)	Financial Problems - Investments	3	BSAD 2899, FIN 3300
QUAN 2400	Business Calculus	3	MATH 1050, 1080, 1090 or 1210 with a C” or higher grade or equivalent
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)			elective options (some courses are only offered once a year)

*ECON 3120 satisfies the International Course requirement under the Business Core as well as the Major Course requirement.

FANTASTIC FINANCE FACULTY
Take a look at the faculty in finance major

Yuhong Fan
associate professor
Terrilyn Morgan
Instructor
Jim Turner
associate professor

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WHAT ARE STUDENTS SAYING
about the finance program?

Students that study finance often have several traits in common. Many are innate problem solvers, excellent with numbers, have strong analytical skills, are natural researchers and detail oriented.

Armante, Finance '21

"There's some great instructors and curriculum. The class sizes are smaller, so you have very professional instructors that care about your leaning and make themselves accessible to their students."

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Loc, Finance '21

"College was a fun time for me. Enjoy your time in college, make friends and expand your networks as it will be useful when you graduate. And always give back to the community when you have a chance."

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Kimball, Finance '20

"After getting to know the professors and getting involved in different clubs at Goddard, I knew it was the right fit for me. Everyone was so willing to answer my questions and help me find opportunities."

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