Finance Major (BBA in Finance)

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree is designed to complement the liberal studies of Hamline University by providing students with breadth and depth of understanding in core business disciplines. Students will develop theoretical knowledge and practical application skills in economics, finance, management, marketing, and related disciplines. Students will also develop their analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. These skills will enable students to more effectively utilize their liberal education and business knowledge to make both immediate and lasting impacts at work and in their communities. Students are encouraged to explore internship and study abroad opportunities.

Finance Major Requirements

ACCT 1310 - Financial Accounting
ACCT 1320 - Managerial Accounting
ECON 1310 - Microeconomic Analysis
ACCT 1320 - Managerial Accounting
ECON 1320 - Macroeconomic Analysis
ECON 1340 - Quantitative Analysis and Data Management
FIN 3100 - Foundations of Finance
MGMT 3100 - Foundations of Management
MKTG 3100 - Foundations of Marketing
MGMT 3130 - Business Law
MGMT 5860 - Strategic Management

One statistics course chosen from the following:
ECON 1330 - Statistics
MATH 1200 - Statistics and Data Analysis
PSY 1340 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

One communication course chosen from the following:
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking
COMM 3380 - Small Group Communication

One writing course chosen from the following:
ENG 3340 - Organizational Writing
ENG 3370 - Topics in Professional Writing

Finance-focused courses:
FIN 3720 - Investment Management
FIN 3730 - Corporate Finance

One additional finance course:
ACCT 3010 - Intermediate Accounting I
FIN 3700 - Financial Markets and Institutions
FIN 3710 - Financial Analysis