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Bachelor of Science in Finance

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DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's Degree

PROGRAM TYPE

Undergraduate

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Train balanced graduates: It’s What We’re Built For

Students in the finance program at Southeast Missouri State University are prepared for the increasingly important area of financial management in businesses, firms, and financial institutions. A financial officer is responsible for activities such as raising and allocating funds, cost analysis, forecasting and budgeting, investment management, and formulating financial and credit operating policies.  

Start Leading Before You Graduate

While pursuing a bachelor of science in finance at SEMO, you’ll start your journey toward a career in financial planning, investment banking, risk management, insurance and more. Your coursework and experiential learning experiences will prepare you with problem-solving skills employers seek. You’ll also:  

  • Attend student finance conferences and visit financial institutions such as the Chicago Board of Trade, the Federal Reserve and the Mercantile Exchange. 
  • Manage a “real money” portfolio. 
  • Work closely with qualified, award-winning faculty in a small class environment. 
  • Gain global experience with more than 30 study-abroad programs offered with the Harrison College of Business. 
  • Gain experience at SEMO’s Center for Economic and Business Research, which provides undergraduate students with experience conducting and publishing economics research. Operated by SEMO faculty and advised by professionals in the industry, the center develops research, publishes a quarterly newsletter, and hosts meetings to promote economic development in the state of Missouri.

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Bachelor of Science in Finance Career & Salary Outcomes

  • $116k

    Financial Analyst

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a financial analyst is $116,490.  

  • $103k

    Financial Examiner

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a financial examiner is $103,650.  

  • $86k

    Loan Officer

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for loan officer is $86,020.  

     

     


     

  • $52k

    Bookkeeper

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a bookkeeper is $52,020.  

     

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Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.
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Your Fearless Foundation Starts Here

In the finance program at Southeast Missouri State University, you’ll learn financial management and financial planning. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours. 

Business Administration Core – 30 Hours Required

A grade of ‘C’ is required in each core course.

  • AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)
  • AC222 Principles of Accounting II (3)
  • BA101 The Business Universe (3)
  • BA490 Business Policy and Strategy (3)
  • BL255 Business Law (3)
  • FI361 Financial Management (3)
  • MG301 Principles of Management (3)
  • MI375 Management Information Systems (3)
  • MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)
Choose 3 hours:*
  • AC540 International Perspectives of Accounting (3)
  • BA550 Global Logistics (3)
  • BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
  • BL560 International Business Law (3)
  • EC580 International Economics (3)
  • FI540 International Finance (3)
  • MG560 International Management (3)
  • MK560 International Marketing (3)

* International Course taken to meet Business Administration Core requirement may not be counted on a major.

Support Courses – 27 Hours Required

Some courses may fulfill General Education requirements. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each support course.

  • BA252 Business Communication (2)
  • BA452 Professionalism (1)
  • EC215 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
  • EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
  • EN140 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking (3)
  • MA116 Precalculus A OR MA123 Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling (3)
  • MI101 Intro to Computer Applications (3)
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  • SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)

Finance Major Courses (33 Hours) – No Minor Required

Required courses:*
  • FI362 Advanced Financial Management (3)
  • FI364 Modern Financial Institutions (3)
  • FI368 Investments (3)
  • FI480 Financial Policy (3)
  • FI550 Financial Modeling (3)
Choose 3 hours:
  • EC351 Applied Economics Models (3)
  • EC490 Business Forecasting (3)
Choose 3 hours:
  • MA223 Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
  • PY271 Psychological Research I (3)
  • SO242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
  • SW242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
Choose 12 hours:
  • FI351 Principles of Insurance (3)
  • FI363 Entrepreneurial Finance (3)
  • FI365 Real Estate Principles and Practices (3)
  • FI473 Internship in Finance (3)
  • FI475 Futures Seminar (3)
  • FI493 Independent Study in Finance (1-3)
  • FI540 International Finance (3)
  • FI568 Portfolio Seminar (3)
3 of the above 12 hours may be from the following:
  • AC321 Financial Accounting and Reporting I (3)
  • EC335 Money and Banking (3)
  • EC410 Macroeconomic Theory (3)
Choose 6 hours:
  • AC/BA/BL/EC/ER/FA/FI/HA/HM/MG/MI/MK/QM 300-599 (3-6)
  • CS/CY 100-599 (3-6)

Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
  • Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
  • Written Communication – 6 hours
  • Oral Communication – 3 hours
  • Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
  • Mathematics – 3 hours
  • Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
  • Additional Requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
  • Civics Examination

First Year    

Fall Semester (13 Hours)    
  • UI100 (1)    
  • EN100 (3)  
  • BA101 (3)  
  • MA116 or MA123 (3)    
  • MI101 (3)   
Spring Semester (15 Hours)    
  • EN140 (3)    
  • SC105 (3)     
  • General Education (3)    
  • General Education (3)    
  • General Education (3)    

Milestone: Achieve a minimum 2.25 overall GPA   

Second Year    

Fall Semester (17 Hours)    
  • AC221 (3)    
  • BA252 (2)     
  • EC215(3)    
  • QM257 (3) 
  • General Education (3)    
  • General Education (3)    
Spring Semester (18 Hours)    
  • AC222 (3)    
  • BL255 (3)    
  • EC225 (3)    
  • QM258 (3)  
  • General Education (3)   
  • General Education (3)   

Milestone: Achieve a minimum 2.25 overall GPA   

Summer courses are encouraged to avoid 18 hour semesters.

Third Year    

Fall Semester (13 Hours)    
  • BA452 (1) 
  • FI361 (3)    
  • MG301 (3) 
  • MK301 (3) 
  • General Education (3)    
Spring Semester (15 Hours)    
  • EC490 or EC351 (3)    
  • FI362 (3) 
  • MI375 (3) 
  • Finance Elective (3) 
  • General Education (3)  

Milestone: Maintain a 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA 

Fourth Year    

Fall Semester (15 Hours)    
  • FI364 (3)  
  • FI368 (3) 
  • Finance Elective (3)    
  • International Course (3)    
  • Elective (3)
Spring Semester (14 Hours)    
  • BA490 (3)    
  • FI480(3)  
  • Finance Elective (3)  
  • Finance Elective (3)    
  • Elective (2)    

Milestone: Maintain a 2.25 overall GPA and 2.25 major GPA   

A “Milestone” signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion of a degree.

“Critical Courses” are italicized and bolded. Data shows that students who have completed this course in the first two years and have earned the noted grade are most likely to complete this program of study.

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Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, and sell your knowledge and experience—if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive faculty will provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
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