Specializations - Finance, Banking
Banking is a relevant course of study for students who aspire to work in the banking sector. This field offers various career paths in credit analysis, consumer and business lending, private banking, foreign exchange, risk management services, and general management.
Finance, Banking Curriculum
The curriculum of this course covers essential topics such as the impact of interest rates on bank activities and profits, credit risk, liquidity, funding risk, regulatory requirements, and how securitization, risk management, and bank capital can help in resolving these issues. Additionally, students will learn about related topics such as economic policy, international risks, and corporate finance.
It is recommended that at least 12 elective credits with the FINA course designation be completed for a finance specialization. The following courses are recommended for a Finance Specialization in Banking.
6 credits from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 6121 | Debt Markets, Interest Rates, and Hedging | 2 |
| FINA 6123 | Financial Service Industry | 2 |
| FINA 6212 | Working Capital Management | 1 |
| FINA 6213 | Financial Capital Structure | 1 |
And at least 6 credits from:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 6111 | Financing over a Firm’s Lifecycle | 1 |
| FINA 6112 | Private Equity | 1 |
| FINA 6114 | Private & Public Equity Financing Course equivalent to FINA 6112 and FINA 6113 | 2 |
| FINA 6214 | Business Valuation | 1 |
| FINA 6222 | Mergers and Acquisitions | 2 |
| FINA 6322 | Financial Modeling | 2 |
| FINA 6511 | Options for Corporate Finance | 1 |
| FINA 6611 | Finance for Multinationals | 1 |
| FINA 6623 | Economic Booms & Busts | 2 |
| FINA 6224 | Growth in the Global Economy | 2 |
Additionally, we recommend students pursuing a finance specialization consider incorporating interdisciplinary courses to obtain a well-rounded business foundation. The following courses are suggested as complementary to a finance specialization:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 6102 | Financial Statement Analysis | 2 |
| ENTR 6023 | Financing Business Ventures | 2 |
| ENTR 6037 | Corporate Venturing | 2 |
| MGMT 6004 | Negotiation Strategies | 2 |
| MGMT 6085 | Corporate Strategy | 4 |
| MKTG 6075 | Pricing Strategy | 4 |
| MKTG 6088 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
It is recommended that at least 12 elective credits with the FINA course designation be completed for a finance specialization. The following courses are recommended for a Finance Specialization in Banking.
6 credits from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 6121 | Debt Markets, Interest Rates, and Hedging | 2 |
| FINA 6123 | Financial Service Industry | 2 |
| FINA 6212 | Working Capital Management | 1 |
| FINA 6213 | Financial Capital Structure | 1 |
And at least 6 credits from:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 6111 | Financing over a Firm’s Lifecycle | 1 |
| FINA 6112 | Private Equity | 1 |
| FINA 6114 | Private & Public Equity Financing Course equivalent to FINA 6112 and FINA 6113 | 2 |
| FINA 6214 | Business Valuation | 1 |
| FINA 6222 | Mergers and Acquisitions | 2 |
| FINA 6322 | Financial Modeling | 2 |
| FINA 6511 | Options for Corporate Finance | 1 |
| FINA 6611 | Finance for Multinationals | 1 |
| FINA 6623 | Economic Booms & Busts | 2 |
| FINA 6224 | Growth in the Global Economy | 2 |
Additionally, we recommend students pursuing a finance specialization consider incorporating interdisciplinary courses to obtain a well-rounded business foundation. The following courses are suggested as complementary to a finance specialization:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 6102 | Financial Statement Analysis | 2 |
| ENTR 6023 | Financing Business Ventures | 2 |
| ENTR 6037 | Corporate Venturing | 2 |
| MGMT 6004 | Negotiation Strategies | 2 |
| MGMT 6085 | Corporate Strategy | 4 |
| MKTG 6075 | Pricing Strategy | 4 |
| MKTG 6088 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
Please note: not all courses listed above are offered every semester. Verify each semester’s course offerings in the MyU Class Search tool.