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Bachelor of Business Administration-Finance Concentration
Finance is an exciting and rewarding path of study in which students learn about the time value of money and how to make money grow over a period of time for their companies, for themselves, or for their future clients. Students will also learn about investment options and how to evaluate and incorporate risk into financial decisions. These are just a few of the concepts that our Texas A&M University –Texarkana College of Business students in finance have the opportunity to learn and then subsequently return in value to their future clients and customers. The finance concentration offers many career options for students interested in this area. Opportunities include jobs in banking, individual financial management, and industrial financial management, along with many others. These jobs help people and companies manage stock and bond portfolios, whether it’s to save for personal reasons or to grow their business.
Degree Requirements
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| General Education Requirements | 42 | |
| Business Administration Core Courses | ||
| FIN 354 | Financial Management | 3 |
| GBUS 310 | Business Communications | 3 |
| GBUS 440 | International Business (EL) | 3 |
| GBUS 452 | Business Ethics for Non-Accounting Majors | 3 |
| MGT 395 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT 439 | Business Strategy and Policy | 3 |
| MGT 465 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| MIS 360 | Essentials of Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MKT 363 | Marketing | 3 |
| MGT 324 | Business Data Analytics I | 3 |
| or SCM 324 | Business Data Analytics I | |
| Finance Concentration | 18 | |
| Principles of Investments | ||
| Intermediate Financial Management | ||
| Financial Institutions Management | ||
| Security Analysis and Portfolio Management | ||
| Investment Management Applications I | ||
| Investment Management Application II | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Other Requirements-Business Introductory courses | ||
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| BUSI 2301 | Business Law | 3 |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics 1 | 3 |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods 1 | 3 |
| BBA Secondary Core | ||
| 12sch upper division Business Electives 2 | 12 | |
| Minimum Hours for Degree | 120 | |
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Satisfies Core Curriculum
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Upper Division Business Electives include 300 & 400 level courses from Accounting, General Business, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing & Supply Chain Management
Note: A minimum of 54 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
First Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I requires minimum grade of 'C', Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Creative Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | ||
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| IS 1100 | University Foundations mandatory for FTIC students only | 1 |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing & Communication | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| or COMM 1307 | Introduction to Mass Communication | |
| or COMM 1311 | Introduction to Communication Studies | |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total First Year Semester Credit Hours | 31 | |
Second Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum Requirement | 3-4 | |
| PSCI 2301 | American Government I: Federal & Texas Constitutions Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUSI 2301 | Business Law | 3 |
| Component Area Option B of the Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum Requirement | 3-4 | |
| PSCI 2302 | American Government II: Federal & Texas Political Behavior Satisfies Core Curriculum | 3 |
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| MGT 395 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT 363 | Marketing | 3 |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Second Year Semester Credit Hours | 30-32 | |
Third Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| FIN 354 | Financial Management | 3 |
| GBUS 310 | Business Communications | 3 |
| SCM 324 | Business Data Analytics I | 3 |
| or MGT 324 | Business Data Analytics I | |
| MIS 360 | Essentials of Management Information Systems | 3 |
| Upper Division Business Elective (300-400 level from: ACCT, FIN, GBUS, MGT, MIS, MKT, SCM) | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| FIN 484 | Financial Institutions Management | 3 |
| GBUS 452 | Business Ethics for Non-Accounting Majors | 3 |
| MGT 465 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| Upper Division Business Elective (300-400 level from: ACCT, FIN, GBUS, MGT, MIS, MKT, SCM) | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Third Year Semester Credit Hours | 30 | |
Fourth Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| FIN 464 | Principles of Investments | 3 |
| FIN 474 | Intermediate Financial Management | 3 |
| FIN 491 | Investment Management Applications I | 1 |
| FIN 497 | Special Topics | 3 |
| GBUS 440 | International Business (EL) | 3 |
| Upper Division Business Elective (300-400 level from: ACCT, FIN, GBUS, MGT, MIS, MKT, SCM) | 3 | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| FIN 492 | Investment Management Application II | 2 |
| FIN 494 | Security Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3 |
| MGT 439 | Business Strategy and Policy | 3 |
| Upper Division Business Elective (300-400 level from: ACCT, FIN, GBUS, MGT, MIS, MKT, SCM) | 3 | |
| Elective - Upper or Lower Division as needed to meet upper division and overall requirement | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Fourth Year Semester Credit Hours | 30 | |
| Minimum Semester Credit Hours for Degree | 120 | |
Note: A minimum of 54 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
Undergraduate Courses in Finance
FIN 325. Money, Banking, and Financial Markets. 3 Hours.
This course is a study of the American banking system, in particular the Federal Reserve System and the tools it uses to control the economy. It is also a study of the theories of fiscal and monetary policy. Prerequisite: ECON 2301 and ECON 2302.
FIN 354. Financial Management. 3 Hours.
An introductory broad study of the field of finance with an emphasis placed on financial decision making in a corporation. Topics include financial statement analysis, stock and bond valuation, risk and return, capital budgeting, and sources and costs of financing. Prerequisites: ACCT 2301, MATH 1342, ECON 2301 or ECON 2302.
FIN 464. Principles of Investments. 3 Hours.
An Introduction to the basic principles of investing and the investment industry, which includes the study of individual investment vehicles and the markets in which they trade, investment transactions and positions, risk and return measurement, portfolio construction, equity and fixed-income valuation, currency markets, and derivative markets and instruments. Prerequisites: FIN 354 with a C or better, ECON 2301, ECON 2302, ACCT 2301, MATH 1342.
FIN 470. International Finance. 3 Hours.
This course is a study of the institutions and relationships of the international financial system as it relates to the balance of payments, foreign exchange risk, arbitrage, political risk, foreign investment and operations, global banking, and international finance resources. Prerequisite: FIN 354 with a C or better.
FIN 474. Intermediate Financial Management. 3 Hours.
This is an advanced analysis of the sources and uses of funds by corporations. Emphasis is on security valuation techniques, long-term investment decisions, capital structure decisions, and dividend policy. Prerequisite: FIN 354 with a C or better.
FIN 484. Financial Institutions Management. 3 Hours.
This course examines the practices and instruments of institutions comprising finance, industry, portfolio investment policies, legal controls, growth developments, and management practices of financial institutions (particularly banks). Prerequisite: FIN 354 with a C or better and ECON 2301.
FIN 489. Individual Study. 3 Hours.
This course provides individual instruction. Students may repeat the course when topics vary.
FIN 491. Investment Management Applications I. 1 Hour.
Students actively manage the Student Managed Investment Fund and develop familiarity and skills in industry technology and databases. Prerequisites: FIN 464 with a C or better or as a corequisite.
FIN 492. Investment Management Application II. 2 Hours.
Students actively manage the Student Managed Investment Fund and the reporting of management activities to fund stakeholders. Students may engage in service and learning investment consulting projects. Prerequisite: FIN 491 with a C or better, FIN 494 with a C or better or as a corequisite.
FIN 494. Security Analysis and Portfolio Management. 3 Hours.
A study of the techniques used in analyzing individual securities and constructing investment portfolios for both institutions and individuals. Topics include financial modeling, economic and industry analysis, return and risk measurement, risk aversion, portfolio selection, wealth management, and ethics and professional standards. Prerequisite: FIN 464 with a C or better and FIN 491 with a C or better.
FIN 496. Financial Derivatives. 3 Hours.
This course provides students an understanding of financial derivative instruments and their applications to risk management and business strategy. A distinction is made between using derivatives to manage risk and using them for speculation. The basic mathematical tools necessary for analysis, design, pricing, and implementation of derivatives in a managerial context are presented including forward, future, option, and swap contracts, hedging, arbitrage, and derivatives-pricing models. Prerequisite: FIN 474.
FIN 497. Special Topics. 3 Hours.
Instructors will provide an organized class designed to cover areas of specific interest. Students may repeat the course when topics vary.
