Finance
Develop a solid understanding of how money is managed and gain the tools to make smart financial decisions—skills that are highly valued across industries, including business, nonprofits, government, and startups.
About Our Finance Degree
Valpo’s bachelor of science in business administration (BSBA) in finance blends a strong foundation in business with in-depth knowledge of finance. You’ll sharpen your critical thinking and communication skills through general education courses, gain hands-on experience through career readiness classes and an internship course, and build deep expertise in finance-specific coursework — preparing you for long-term success in a variety of professional settings.
The finance major requirements ensure students have a solid understanding of the issues and methods related to managing money.
| Major Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| BAN 340 | Statistics for Decision Making | 3 Cr. |
| FIN 330 | Financial Markets & Institutions | 3 Cr. |
| FIN 410 | Theory of Corporate Finance | 3 Cr. |
| FIN 420 | Investment Management | 3 Cr. |
| FIN 430 | International Finance | 3 Cr. |
| FIN 470 | Financial Strategy and Policy | 3 Cr. |
| Total: | 18 Cr. |
Free Electives (Note 1): The credit count for free electives varies based on 3 or 4 credit classes chosen in General Education requirements. Students must reach 124 Cr. to graduate.
| Major field requirement |
| Two non-core business courses numbered above 300 |
| Grand Total: 124 Credits |
The finance minor provides students with a foundational understanding of financial principles, markets, and decision-making tools essential for personal and professional success. The minor complements a wide range of majors and prepares students for careers or graduate study in corporate finance, banking, financial planning, and investment management.
| Minor Requirements (Minimum 18 Cr.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIN 304 | Financial Management | 3 Cr. |
| FIN 330 | Financial Markets & Institutions | 3 Cr. |
| FIN 420 | Investment Management | 3 Cr. |
| FIN 430 | International Finance | 3 Cr. |
| Two courses from the following options: | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIN 410 | Theory of Corporate Finance | 3 Cr. |
| FIN 435 | Portfolio Practicum | 3 Cr. |
| FIN 470 | Financial Strategy and Policy | 3 Cr. |
| One course from the following options (only when offered as Personal Finance): | ||
| BUS 390 | Topics in Business | 1 Cr. |
| ECON 390 | Topics in Economics | 3 Cr. |
| One course from the following options: | ||
| BAN 304 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 Cr. |
| BUS 205 | Business Statistics | 3 Cr. |
| DATA 140 | General Statistics | 3 Cr. |
| ECON 325 | Econometrics | 3 Cr. |
| One course from the following options: | ||
| ECON 321 | Intermediate Microeconomic Theory | 3 Cr. |
| ECON 322 | Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory | 3 Cr. |
In addition to the required courses outlined above, each student in the program is required to complete one of the following:
- A Cooperative Education experience combining full-time professional, paid work experience with academic coursework, or
- An Internship
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