| Major in Finance
The finance major (15 credits) prepares students for careers in investments, corporate finance, financial services, banking, insurance and related fields. Students learn a blend of theoretical and practical concepts and apply this knowledge to real world settings. The program develops analytical and critical thinking skills that will aid students throughout their careers. The flexibility of the major requirements allows students to create self-designed specializations within the major. For example, students interested in pursuing a career in financial services might select FIN 321, FIN 328 or FIN 329, and an internship at a financial services company.
Major Requirements (15 or more credits)
At least 50% of credit hours applied to the major must be taken at USM. No more than 3 credits of internship can count toward ths major.
Finance Major Requirements:
FIN 327 – Investment Management
FIN 330 – International Financial Management
(cannot be counted in core)
Finance Electives
(9 credits; select three, at least two must be FIN courses)
FIN 321 – Personal Financial Planning
FIN 328 – Financial Institutions and Markets
FIN 395 – Internship I in Finance
FIN 490 – Independent Study in Finance
FIN 499 – Special Topics in Finance
ACC 302 – Financial Reporting II
ACC 413 – Concepts and Strategies of Taxation
ECO 310 – Money and Banking
BUS 342 – Leadership
BUS 385 --Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation
BUS 485 – Managing the Growing Entrepreneurial Venture
RMI 220 - Introduction
to Risk Management and Insurance
Students are encouraged to take the following one-credit elective early in their coursework (credit counted as general elective):
ACC 105 - Introduction to Accounting and the Finance Professions
Note: Students must earn a grade point average of 2.5 or higher in the 15 credits applied toward the major.
Note: Consult on-line catalogue for course descriptions. The above information is based on the 2009-2010 Program Catalog.
Students start careers by taking advantage of our partnerships with Portland’s vibrant business Community
Contact Information
Before selecting courses, students are strongly encouraged to consult an academic advisor or the University of Southern Maine undergraduate catalog. The catalog is online at www.usm.maine.edu/catalogs. Appointments may be made with an advisor by calling (207) 780-4020 or through the Internet at sbinfo@usm.maine.edu
University of Southern Maine
School of Business
P. O. Box 9300
Portland ME 04104-9300
Location: 113 Luther Bonney Hall, Portland campus
Web: www.usm.maine.edu/sb
Investment Club
The University Investment Club of Southern Maine, LLC. is a privately held company composed of students and alumni of the University of Southern Maine. Our mission is investment education, social engagement, and, of course, making money We do this by investing in stocks, bonds, ETFs, and options and employing fundamental principles and sound investment techniques. FMI: www.uinvestclub.com
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