170 BSAD 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Business Administration Finance Emphasis After studying in the School's core courses about the various functions in organizations, the student who concentrates in finance learns how to acquire, allocate, and control a firm's financial resources efficiently. A background in finance will prepare the student to: (1) conduct detailed financial analyses; (2) relate the financial environment of an organization to the policies that organization will need for optimum returns; and (3) select and analyze investment opportunities for both individuals and organizations. For those students desiring to pursue careers as analysts or consultants, a graduate degree is recommended. Business Administration: Finance Emphasis BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) » Program Prerequisites: All Business and Economics courses with numbers above 3000 require prior completion of ACTG 2010, ECON SS2010, ECON SS2020,1ST 2000, and QUAN SI2600 (unless noted). These prerequisites are referred to collectively as "Business Foundations." (Refer to John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Requirements on pages 156-159.) » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: Candidates for the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees must complete all prerequisite and required business and economics courses with a grade of "C-" or higher. In addition, the overall business and economics GPA must be 2.5 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 60-61 of these are School requirements, 30 are required witiun the major, and the balance should be taken outside of the major. The required 40 upper-division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above) are included in the School and major requirements. Academic Advisement Advisement is required. See the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics Advisor, Patti Sanchez, in WB 211 (801- 626-6534) and/or contact the Business Administration Department in WB 216 (801-626-6075). Contact the School advisor for information on transfer credits, business foundations courses, and admission applications. Advising in major selection, major requirements, and admission applications is provided by the Business Administration Department. Contact either office for advising issues. Admission Requirements An application is necessary for all majors and minors in the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics. Completion of prerequisite courses with grades of "C-" or higher is required for access to upper division Business and Economics courses. General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Finance Emphasis also will satisfy general education requirements: ENGL ENIOIO, ENGL EN2010 (English Composition); MATH QL1050 (Quantitative Literacy); ECON SS2010 and ECON SS2020 (Social Science); and BTNYLS1403 (Life Science). Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Jolm B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Requirements Liberal Support Curriculum (13 or 14) Business Foundations (13) Business Cross-Functional Core (19) Business Functional Core (15) Business Courses Required (21 credit hours) 1ST 3110 Info Technology for Busines s (3) MGMT 3200 Managerial Communications (3) FIN 3300 Investments (3) FIN 3350 Financial Institutions (3) FIN 3400 Real Estate Principles & Practices (3) or BSAD 4210 Survey of Business Law (3) FIN 4400 Financial Problems - Corporate Finance (3) FIN 4410 Financial Problems - Investments (3) Elective Courses (9 credit hours) Select three cowses with approval of your Finance faculty advisor. BSAD SI3500 Intro to Business Research (3) BSAD 4210* Survey of Business Law (3) BSAD 4500 Entrepreneurship (3) ECON 3200 Money & Banking (3) FIN 3400* Real Estate Principles & Practice (3) FIN 3500 Capital Budgeting (3) FIN 4860 Finance Internship (3) or BSAD 4680 Senior Consulting Proj ects (3) FIN 4990 Special Topics in Finance (3) LOM SI3500 Computer Models/Applications (3) LOM 4100 Quality Management (3) MKTG 3200 Selling & Sales Management (3) *lf not taken to fill requtements in the section above. FINANCE COURSES - FIN FIN 1010. Personal Finance (3) Su, F, S Personal and family budgeting, installment buying, borrowing money, buying a home, life and property insurance, personal investment, and retirement and estate planning. FIN 2300. Introduction to Investments (3) F, S A study of investment opportunities, mechanics, analysis, risk, and risk management at the introductory level. This course is designed for non finance majors and will not be accepted as a substitute for FIN 3300. FIN 3200. Financial Management (3) Su, F, S Financial analysis, planning and control, working capital management, capital budgeting, and short-term and long-term financing. Student use of computers is required for the preparation of case study material used to enhance the presentation of selected topics presented in the course. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; QUAN SI3610. FIN 3300. Investments (3) F, S An in-depth study of principles, concepts, and tools used in the investment field as they relate to investment opportunities, mechanics, financial statement analysis, risk, and portfolio management. Computer use is required to access the Dow-Jones market analyzer investment software and in the preparation and analysis of investment portfolios. Prerequisites: Business Foundations; FIN 3200. Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog