The BUA department strives to prepare students to take their places in society and to thrive in whatever roles they choose. The successful student who completes the finance major will:

• Be able to analyze problems and formulate appropriate solutions;
• Be able to communicate ideas effectively;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic content of the functional areas of business (accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing);
• Be able to apply finance concepts to business problems

The department is committed to providing a broadly oriented professional education to prepare students for careers in business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. The finance major contains a large number of required core courses that provide students with a firm foundation in the functional areas of business. In addition, the finance courses provide sound, specific preparation for students who seek careers in banking, financial management, or securities sales.