Finance
Creating value for stakeholders
Help companies and individuals make better decisions, assess risk, and invest smartly.
Finance is the study of the acquisition and utilization of capital while creating value for stakeholders. Students majoring in finance learn about business finance, investments, and macroeconomics. Topics include investment analysis, corporate finance, business ethics, real estate investment and portfolio management, insurance, and risk management.
Baccalaureate Programs (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science in Finance
The bachelor’s degree in finance requires 66 credit hours, including 21 hours of economics and finance courses plus core requirements (45 hours), including courses in economics and finance, and 9 hours of finance, management, or accounting electives.
Minors
Finance Minor
The requirements for a minor consist of 24 semester hours, including specific courses in accounting, economics, and finance.
Courses
What We Offer
- Personal Finance
- Finance
- Insurance
- Investments
- Corporate Finance
- Senior Thesis
Careers in Finance
Upon graduation, Davis & Elkins College finance majors can apply for a wide range of positions, including:
- Financial Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Personal Finance Adviser
- Securities Broker
- Commodity Broker
- Financial Services Sales Agent
- Loan Officer
Finance majors can expect that services provided by financial managers, such as planning, directing, and coordinating investments, will be in demand as the economy grows. For example, employment of self-employed financial managers is expected to grow 15-17% by 2034—faster than the average for all occupations.
Internship Opportunities
Internships provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge gained in the classroom while making meaningful contributions to the organization for which they work. Students can complete internships during any semester, though most take place over the summer and last about 10 weeks. With guidance from the Director of Career Services & Student Employment, students develop an internship proposal and gain hands-on experience in their field. Internships also include a reflective journal, a final paper, and relevant research.
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Independent Study
Independent studies allow students to study topics that are not part of the regular curriculum. Independent studies require students to work closely with a faculty member in the area in which the independent study is to be done.
Why Finance at D&E
Small class sizes enable engaging faculty members to enhance your learning experience by challenging and inspiring you and providing individualized attention. Coursework, including computerized applications, is designed to promote your understanding of financial theory and the ability to apply finance-related principles in the business environment. Each course allows you to take away valuable lessons in the financial field and provides a full understanding of the material on a personal and textbook level.
Accreditation
The Academic Business Unit at Davis& Elkins College has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.
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The mission of the Division of Business & Entrepreneurship is to prepare students to successfully compete in a global economy, and to be thoughtful and respectful citizens of the world.