A degree in Finance with a concentration in investments is ideal for students looking to pursue careers within the investment community and financial markets. There are many rewarding opportunities in investments, including:
- Professional money management careers with investment counseling firms, mutual funds, pension funds, hedge funds, etc.
- Investment banking careers
- Institutional sales and trading careers
Students interested in the dynamics of financial markets and in investment analysis, portfolio management, or securities trading in competitive financial markets should begin earning the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. The CFA® charter is the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world, and earning it will open doors to unlimited career advancement. It is recommended to take an internship with the AKAMAI Foundation.
Courses
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
Semester I
| Course ID |
Course Title |
Credits |
| BUS 310 |
Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions |
3 |
| BUS 311 |
Information Systems for the Global Business Environment |
3 |
| BUS 314 |
Business Finance |
3 |
| Elective |
Non-intro or upper division elective |
3 |
| |
Total Credits |
12 |
First Year
Semester II
| Course ID |
Course Title |
Credits |
| BUS 312 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| FIN 311 |
Investments |
3 |
| BUS 313 |
Economic and Financial Environment of Global Business |
3 |
| BUS 315 |
Global Management and Organizational Behavior |
3 |
| |
Total Credits |
12 |
Second Year
Semester I
| Course ID |
Course Title |
Credits |
| FIN 412 |
Options and Other Derivatives |
3 |
| FIN 415 |
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management |
3 |
| Elective |
International business elective |
3 |
| Elective |
Non-intro or upper division elective |
3 |
| |
Total Credits |
12 |
Second Year
Semester II
| Course ID |
Course Title |
Credits |
| BUS 345 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
| FIN 490D |
Advanced Topics in Finance: Financial Analysis |
3 |
| Elective |
Non-intro or upper division elective |
3 |
| |
Total Credits |
9 |