Finance
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business
What is Finance?
Finance is the study of how individuals and organizations make decisions about short-term and long-term investments and how these investments are financed.
What are the features of Miami's program?
Top national ranking: Miami's Farmer School of Business has been ranked as one of the top 50 undergraduate business programs in the country. It is fully accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the sole accrediting agency for programs in business administration and accounting. Only 22 percent of American business schools have all of their programs accredited by the AACSB.
Multidisciplinary: The program is designed to enable students to specialize in areas of study such as law, insurance, banking, investments, and real estate.
Target school for recruitment: Miami has traditionally been a target school for Fortune 500 companies and the Big Four accounting firms. More than 92 percent of Miami business students secure employment within months of graduation, while five percent continue with graduate education. Our alumni prove the quality of their career preparation. More than 2,000 Miami business graduates are presidents, CEOs, or owners of companies.
Are there special admission requirements?
Yes, admission to the Farmer School of Business is limited, and the criteria for admission are subject to change as enrollment demands vary.
Entering freshmen who are admitted to and participate in the School of Business Honors Program are afforded regular business standing upon initial enrollment. All other entering freshmen are admitted to the School as "pre-business" majors and advance to regular business upon successful completion of all admission requirements. These requirements include 60 semester hours in courses such as Calculus, Introduction to Financial Accounting, and Business Statistics. A 3.0 g.p.a. in all business core courses and Miami Plan Foundation courses is also necessary.
What courses would I take?
The required curriculum in finance provides you with a basic foundation in financial management and an exposure to the nature and operations of the financial markets. Building upon this foundation, you may expand your knowledge by taking elective courses in banking, insurance, international finance, portfolio management, and real estate. With the help of an academic adviser, you can specialize in various areas, such as financial planning, law, insurance, banking, and real estate.
What can I do with this major?
Students graduating with a major in finance may work in the finance division of a business firm, the securities field in a brokerage or investment analysis capacity, or the real estate business in sales or appraisal. Other options include the insurance business in the field of financial planning, property, or casualty insurance and estate planning or trust administration. An undergraduate degree in finance also prepares students for graduate study in finance, business and public administration, and law.
Who can I contact for more information?
For general information about Miami University, please contact:
Office of Admission
301 S. Campus Ave.
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056-3434
513-529-2531 (v/t)
www.muohio.edu/requestinfo
For specific information on the Finance major, please contact:
Advising Office
Farmer School of Business
103 Laws Hall
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-1712 (v/t)
www.fsb.muohio.edu/advising
