Business Administration Major: Finance Option (B.S.)
https://www.unh.edu/program/bachelor-science/business-administration-finance
The Option in Finance provides students with the knowledge and analytical skills necessary to make informed financial decisions for themselves and their organizations. Business students interested in numbers, quantitative analysis, problem solving, utilizing creativity, and practical applications will appreciate this option. Opportunities exist in a variety of fields, including commercial and investment banking, insurance, corporate finance, money management, venture capital, risk management, and real estate.
The job outlook for finance students is strong, and starting and mid-career salaries are typically among the highest of all majors at a university. Many premier jobs in business, such as hedge fund manager, investment banker, and CFO, are in finance.
Degree Requirements
All Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
Major Requirements
A typical plan of study follows, showing the major-required courses. Students take 16-18 credits per semester. Discovery Program requirements (including the Inquiry requirement in the first two years) and elective courses are taken as well. Students are expected to follow this course plan. In the first three semesters, students cannot take more than two major courses in a single semester. The options have additional requirements as noted. For an individual schedule/plan of study, students should check with the Paul College Undergraduate Programs and Advising Office for specific recommendations.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ADMN 403 | Computing Essentials for Business | 1 |
| ADMN 401W | Introduction to Responsible Business Management | 4 |
| ADMN 410 | Management Information Systems | 4 |
| ADMN 502 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ADMN 503 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ADMN 510 | Business Analytics and Statistics | 4 |
| ADMN 570 | Introduction to Financial Management | 4 |
| ADMN 575 | Behavior in Organizations | 4 |
| ADMN 580 | Quantitative Decision Making | 4 |
| ADMN 585 | Marketing | 4 |
| ADMN 775 | Strategic Management: Decision Making 1 | 4 |
| ECON 401 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 4 |
| ECON 402 | Principles of Economics (Micro) | 4 |
| MATH 422 | Mathematics for Business Applications | 4 |
| or MATH 424A | Calculus for Social Sciences | |
| PAUL 405 | FIRE: First-Year Innovation and Research Experience I | 1 |
| PAUL 406 | First-Year Innovation and Research Experience II | 1 |
| PAUL 505 | FOCUS: Finding Opportunities, Careers, and University Success | 2 |
| PAUL 670 | BiP-Analytical Intelligence Topics | 2 |
| PAUL 680 | BiP-Competitive & Professional Intelligence Topics | 2 |
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This is the capstone course in the business administration program, and satisfies the capstone requirement of the Discovery Program. Students may be required to concurrently enroll in ADMN 700 PAUL Assessment of Core Knowledge (zero credits) for AACSB accreditation purposes.
Depending of the choice of option and the specific requirements thereof, students may be able to take PAUL or non-PAUL electives in their junior or senior year.
Option in Finance
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FIN 701 | Financial Policy | 4 |
| FIN 702 | Investments Analysis | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three courses from the following: | 12 | |
| Must select at least one course from the Core and Exploration elective categories below. | ||
| Core Electives | ||
| Select at least one course from the following: | ||
| Real Estate Finance | ||
| International Financial Management | ||
| Derivatives Securities and Markets | ||
| Financial Institutions | ||
| Financial Modeling and Analytics | ||
| Equity Analysis and Firm Valuation | ||
| Fixed Income Analysis and Valuation | ||
| Exploration Electives | ||
| Select at least one course from the following: | ||
| Auditing 1 | ||
| Corporate Project Experience 1 | ||
| Topics in Finance I | ||
| Big Data in Finance | ||
| Investment Banking | ||
| Topics in Finance II | ||
| Topics in Finance II | ||
| Supply Chain Management Project Experience 1 | ||
Additional course by petition approved by Finance Option Coordinator | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |
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Requires pre-requisites outside of finance option.
Sample Degree Plan
This sample degree plan serves as a general guide; students collaborate with their academic advisor to develop a personalized degree plan to meet their academic goals and program requirements.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ADMN 401W or ADMN 410 | Introduction to Responsible Business Management or Management Information Systems | 4 |
| ECON 401 or ECON 402 | Principles of Economics (Macro) or Principles of Economics (Micro) | 4 |
| MATH 422 or MATH 424A | Mathematics for Business Applications or Calculus for Social Sciences | 4 |
| ADMN 403 | Computing Essentials for Business | 1 |
| Discovery | 4 | |
| PAUL 405 | FIRE: First-Year Innovation and Research Experience I | 1 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| ADMN 410 or ADMN 401W | Management Information Systems or Introduction to Responsible Business Management | 4 |
| ECON 402 or ECON 401 | Principles of Economics (Micro) or Principles of Economics (Macro) | 4 |
| ENGL 401 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
| Discovery | 4 | |
| PAUL 406 | First-Year Innovation and Research Experience II | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ADMN 502 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ADMN 510 | Business Analytics and Statistics | 4 |
| Discovery | 4 | |
| Discovery | 4 | |
| PAUL 505 | FOCUS: Finding Opportunities, Careers, and University Success | 2 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| ADMN 503 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| ADMN 570 | Introduction to Financial Management | 4 |
| Discovery | 4 | |
| Discovery | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ADMN 580 | Quantitative Decision Making | 4 |
| ADMN 575 or ADMN 585 | Behavior in Organizations or Marketing | 4 |
| FIN 701 or FIN 702 | Financial Policy or Investments Analysis | 4 |
| Discovery | 4 | |
| PAUL 670 or PAUL 680 | BiP-Analytical Intelligence Topics or BiP-Competitive & Professional Intelligence Topics | 2 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| FIN 702 or FIN 701 | Investments Analysis or Financial Policy | 4 |
| ADMN 585 or ADMN 575 | Marketing or Behavior in Organizations | 4 |
| Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 | 4 | |
| Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 | 4 | |
| PAUL 680 or PAUL 670 | BiP-Competitive & Professional Intelligence Topics or BiP-Analytical Intelligence Topics | 2 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Finance option course | 4 | |
| Finance option course | 4 | |
| Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 | 4 | |
| Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ADMN 775 & ADMN 700 | Strategic Management: Decision Making and PAUL Assessment of Core Knowledge | 4 |
| Finance option course | 4 | |
| Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 | 4 | |
| Course selected in consultation with advisor 1 | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 137 | |
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Students can explore a second option, second major, minor, or general electives.
Program Learning Outcomes
Goal 1: Business Concepts & Analytical Reasoning, Graduates will apply core business knowledge and critical thinking to address organizational challenges and opportunities.- Analyze organizational challenges and opportunities using core business concepts.
- Apply data-driven reasoning to business decisions using appropriate analytical approaches.
- Communicate original thoughts clearly and professionally in written and oral formats.
- Contribute effectively to teams, demonstrating individual and collaborative accountability.
- Evaluate ethical and social responsibility issues and recommend actions from multiple stakeholder perspectives.
- Analyze how global and cultural factors shape responsible business decisions.