The finance specialization prepares students for positions in corporate finance, investments, and management of financial institutions. Courses in finance are designed to help students understand the complex world of global finance and business.
The Business Administration degree with a finance specialization will prepare you to be a business professional who understands the financial environment in which business operates and analyzes how financial management of the organization impacts business performance. In addition, you will learn about the functional areas of modern business and the ethical and global issues confronting business today along with the economic, social, political, and legal environments in which business decisions are made. Practice in making decisions using quantitative and analytical skills are complemented with leadership and team-building skills. The curriculum is delivered using a variety of methods including analysis of business cases and other experiential exercises as well as co-curricular activities.
Graduates of the program are qualified for careers in a variety of administrative and managerial functions in business firms; in banking and insurance; and in federal, state and local government agencies. In this extremely competitive economy, it is more important than ever to strategically analyze the financial environment in which businesses operate. Thus, professionals with knowledge and skills in finance are critical to companies. SIUE graduates have been successful in obtaining positions in a variety of financial services companies such as EdwardJones and Wells Fargo in addition to local, regional and national banks such as TheBANK of Edwardsville, Cloverleaf Bank, USBank, and Regions Bank. Students are strongly encouraged to obtain professional experiences through co-operative education and internship opportunities prior to graduation.
Admission to the School of Business is through a selective, competitive application process. Students must first apply to SIUE and be admitted, then complete a set of prerequisite courses before applying for admission to the School of Business. Additional information regarding admission to all undergraduate programs is available on the School of Business website and in the undergraduate catalog. Students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor as they make plans to apply for admission to the School of Business.
