Finance Major

Gregory Kuhlemeyer

Professor of Business (gkuhleme@carrollu.edu)

The Finance major teaches managers how to make the best long-term decisions for their organizations. Students learn how to plan, manage, analyze, interpret and present information with the goal of maximizing the wealth of business owners. A finance major should be good with numbers, a team player, a creative problem solver and an effective communicator.

Assurance of Learning Goals

Demonstrate Global Awareness
To meet this goal, students will describe similarities and differences among cultures; demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural values and issues; and assess how global markets impact business decision-making.
Analyze Critically
To meet this goal, students will demonstrate knowledge of the decision-making process; evaluate information for credibility and appropriateness; create and use appropriate quantitative analyses to inform decision making; and understand and describe the consequences that result from specific business decisions.
Plan Strategically
To meet this goal, students will formulate an organizational vision, mission, goals, and values; develop a business strategy; and critically evaluate and adjust business strategies.
Communicate Effectively
To meet this goal, students will effectively communicate orally; effectively communicate through writing reports, memos, and papers; and effectively communicate at the interpersonal level by working in teams on varying projects.

Required Courses (64 Credits)

ECO 124 - Principles of Economics I - Microeconomics 4 Hour(s)
ECO 225 - Principles of Economics II - Macroeconomics 4 Hour(s)
ACC 205 - Financial Accounting 4 Hour(s)
ACC 206 - Managerial Accounting 2 Hour(s)
BUS 290 - Principles of Business Law 2 Hour(s)
BUS 301 - Principles of Marketing 4 Hour(s)
BUS 302 - Principles of Management 4 Hour(s)
BUS 304 - Principles of Finance 4 Hour(s)
BUS 305 - Principles of Operations Management 4 Hour(s)
BUS 321 - Careers in Finance 2 Hour(s)
BUS 341 - Applied Risk Management 4 Hour(s)
BUS 342 - Investment Management 4 Hour(s)
BUS 344 - Management of Financial Institutions 4 Hour(s)
BUS 356 - Applied Financial Management 4 Hour(s)
BUS 480 - Internship in Business 1 - 12 Hour(s)
BUS 496 - Business Policies 4 Hour(s)
CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s)

Note:

A minimum of 2 hours in BUS 480 is required for the major.

CMP 112 and CMP 114 satisfy the Bachelor of Science requirement. Students can also take BUS 114 in place of CMP 114 . BUS 114 will satisfy the CMP 114 requirement for the major and CMP 112 and BUS 114 satisfy the Bachelor of Science requirement.

Bachelor of Science Requirements

The requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree are:

CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s) or
MAT 140 - Calculus and Its Applications 4 Hour(s) or higher
CSC 110 - Problem Solving through Programming 4 Hour(s) or higher
ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
Degree requirements cannot be waived.

Note:

Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required Support Courses” within each major