Finance Undergraduate Programs
A Rigorous Four-year Finance Program
As a finance major, you will complete a rigorous four-year program consisting of two years of non-business and introductory business courses, followed by two years of specialization in finance.
Are you comfortable with computers and puzzles, interested in math and numerical analysis? Then consider a study in finance. Students are generally logical and creative, detail-oriented yet open to the big picture.
At successful completion of the four year finance major program, you will obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (BSBA).
Advising is Key to Structuring Your Plan of Study
All pre-professional and lower-division students obtain academic advising through College Advising in the Undergraduate Programs Office, Eller College of Management. A pre-professional advisor will help you plan your coursework to meet the admission requirements of the Eller College and a finance major advisor will advise you on core and elective requirements to complete your BSBA degree.
Career Opportunities
Students who major in finance go to work for large and small corporations, as well as a range of financial services institutions such as commercial and investment banks, investment managers, financial advisors, insurance companies, and real estate firms.
Finance Curriculum
First-semester finance major students learn the language and basic skills used in financial study and analysis in FIN360 Quantitative Financial Management. Finance majors concurrently enroll in FIN360L, a one-unit lab where students learn to demonstrate knowledge of basic financial tools using Excel.
Finance core courses, FIN412 Corporate Financial Problems and FIN421 Investments, are taken in a finance major’s second semester.
After completing finance core courses, finance electives are available on topics such as financial modeling, international finance, applied investment management, and AI in finance.
Throughout the coursework in junior and senior years, there is a strong focus on teamwork and hands-on application.
CFA Exam Preparation
Students interested in taking the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation exam, a globally recognized standard for measuring the competence and integrity of investment professionals, will find that the required courses for this major begins their preparation. Additionally, finance electives such as FIN422, FIN423, FIN431 and FIN460 are recommended to add to students' knowledge of required core competencies and the candidate body of knowledge covered on the examination.
Chartered Financial Analyst PDF
Students and non-members are welcome to join the CFA Society of Tucson at local events. Please visit the chapter website for more information on meetings and events.
Student Involvement
The Eller College has several finance-related student organizations where students meet to broaden their knowledge, gain real-world experience, and network with industry professionals. Visit the Federation of Eller Student Organizations website for more information.
Student Managed Investment Program
With generous support from the University of Arizona Foundation, the Student Managed Investment Program (SMIP) provides students of all grade levels with hands-on portfolio management experience, moving beyond theoretical classroom learning into real-world financial application.