Finance

Finance integrates the knowledge of several disciplines, particularly economics and accounting. Students have an opportunity to take courses in banking, security analysis, risk management, taxation, and international finance. Graduates are prepared to pursue a variety of careers including banking, financial management, security analysis, and insurance.

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Course Requirements

• Introduction to Business
• Principles of Management
• Quantitative Business Analysis
• Principles of Marketing
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Legal Environment of Business
• Financial Management
• Money & Banking 
• Financial Markets & Institutions
• Investments & Portfolio Management
• Seminar in Finance
• Finance Electives (2)

Review detailed course descriptions for the Finance Major in the Undergraduate Course Catalog.

The Capstone Business Simulation

As part of the curriculum for senior seminars in accounting, finance, management, management of information technology, and marketing, senior business students participate in a global computer simulation game.  They operate a business and make decisions relating to marketing strategy, human resources, sales, and finance.  

Dual Majors

Our business curriculum is designed to accommodate those students who opt to major in two different areas of business. Most Business major core courses are completed in the student's Freshman and Sophomore years. Courses specific to their dual degrees can then be completed during the Junior and Senior years - allowing students to complete two degrees in the traditional four year period.

For further information about Finance electives or core business courses, please refer to the Graduation Requirements link for Finance, or contact Dr. Christopher R. Cocozza, Division Head, Division of Business by email at Christopher.Cocozza@desales.edu.