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Our Undergraduate Programs

 

Welcome to the World of Money! Graduates employed in finance are at the crossroads of strategy, economics, and accounting.  Our B.S. Finance graduates empower their firms and individual clients to best allocate their resources over time.

 

 

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Business Finance
B.S. Degree

Minimum Hours for Degree: 120 

Business Finance deals with the acquisition and use of funds to maximize the value of the firm.

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Personal Financial Planning
B.S. Degree

Minimum Hours for Degree: 120 

Personal Financial Planning addresses individuals' relationship with money and how they utilize it.

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Finance
Minor

Minimum Hours for Minor: 27

The perfect complement for your chosen field of study.

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Financial Planning
Certificates

Minimum Hours for Certificate: varies  

Two certificates are offered. 

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Prospective Students    Current Students    Employers    Alumni

 

Gain real world experience with these Unique Opportunities!  

 

TVA
TVA Investment Challenge
Program

Learn to design and implement investment strategies through a hands-on, real world portfolio management experience.

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Center for Financial Success
Center for Financial Success
GFCB Center of Excellence

We aspire to be a primary and coordinating resource to aid the university and regional community in becoming financially informed.

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Internships & Externships
Gain real world experience

Internships/Externships are key to building experience as a student. Employers are more likely to hire someone with experience. 

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Professional Development
Career Readiness

The learning process goes beyond the classroom when students attend conferences/field trips and network with professionals. 

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   Engage and learn more about us! 

 Student Organizations   Meet the Finance Advisory Council  View Department Highlights/Newsletters  

 


 

8

Full-Time Faculty

100%

Faculty have a terminal degree and/or professional certification

30

Average Finance class size

1

Faculty with CFA® designation

1000+

Alumni

   


AACSB Accredited

The Gordon Ford College of business is a top business school with dual AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting programs.


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