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Finance, Bachelor of Science

Program Purpose

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Finance is designed to prepare students for careers in: finance, both at the corporate and small business level; financial planning; stock brokerage firms; and financial institutions. The program focuses on providing the student with both practical and theoretical training in the field of finance.

Program Competencies

  1. The student will demonstrate oral and written communication skills, presenting financial research, analyses, and recommendations clearly and professionally, while collaborating with teams and stakeholders across financial contexts.
  2. The student will demonstrate leadership qualities through mentorship, experiential learning, and self-reflection, applying these skills to influence and lead within professional financial environments, promoting ethical practices and sound decision-making.
  3. The student will apply critical thinking, analytical skills, and adaptability to evaluate financial information, formulating appropriate decisions and recommendations that address real-world financial challenges across various financial institutions.
  4. The student will demonstrate advanced research skills, data analysis, and proficiency in digital tools, utilizing these to effectively communicate financial information and navigate the complexities of global financial markets.
  5. The student will apply ethical principles and a global perspective into financial practices, demonstrating personal integrity and professional responsibility within diverse and dynamic financial environments.

Program of Study

Course offerings focus on skills and competencies that enhance students’ knowledge of finance. The program provides a balanced array of course work in finance at the junior and senior levels. Students also have opportunities to pursue internships in various areas of finance. In addition, the general education requirements provide a well-rounded academic foundation.

香港伦理 students benefit from the training and experience of finance professionals who serve as faculty. The classroom atmosphere is conducive to information sharing, creative thinking, and the exploration of areas of personal interest.

Cooperative Learning Experiences

Cooperative learning experiences (co-op) are available in the Finance program for FIN 101 Financial Literacy and FIN 302 Financial Planning. Depending on the co-op experience available and the student’s course completion schedule, other courses such as BBM 301 Organizational Behavior may also be completed as co-ops. Elective courses may also be structured as co-ops. Each co-op experience is expected to last for two consecutive semesters and earn the student six credits toward their 120-credit degree.

Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning at 香港伦理 takes a 360° approach to applied education. Whether you bring significant professional experience and pursue Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), or you complete a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) experience such as an internship or cooperative education placement embedded within your academic program, these opportunities provide meaningful pathways toward completing your degree.

Minimum Grade Policy

The College of Business and Technology sets a required minimum grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students earning a grade lower than "C-" in a core course must repeat the course.


Curriculum - General Education Requirements (39 credits)

English Composition (12 credits)

English Composition I

English Composition II

Public Speaking

Research Writing

Humanities (6 credits)

Aesthetics of Film

Fundamentals of Drawing

Basic Photography

Writing for the Media

Culinary Arts Elective

Drama Elective

Ethnic Studies Elective

Fine Arts Elective

Foreign Language Elective

History Elective

Humanities Elective

Literature Elective

Music Elective

Philosophy Elective

Religion Elective

Social Science (6 credits)

Economics I

Introduction to Psychology

OR

Introduction to Sociology

Mathematics (3 credits)

Introductory Survey of Mathematics

Natural Science (3 or 4 Credits)

Natural Science Elective

Computer Operations (3 credits)

Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

Critical Analysis (3 credits)

Introduction to Critical Thinking

Citizenship (3 credits)

Contemporary Global Issues

Business Core (30 credits)

Accounting I

Accounting II

Intro to Business Analytics

Principles of Management

Organizational Behavior

Business Communications

Strategic Management

Marketing

Financial Management

Business Statistics

BBM 301: available as a co-op

FIN 305: Upper Level finance (FIN) courses are not offered every semester. Students should plan ahead by completing all pre-requisites as soon as possible in order to take the junior and senior level finance courses when they are offered.

Finance Program Core (33 credits)

Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

Economics II

Financial Planning

Corporate Finance

Financial Economics and Instruments

FinTech Fundamentals

Bad Finance: Greed & Fear

Financial Reporting and Analysis

FIN 302, FIN 410: Upper Level finance (FIN) courses are not offered every semester. Students should plan ahead by completing all pre-requisites as soon as possible in order to take the junior and senior level finance courses when they are offered.

FIN 306: FIN 305 is the Prerequisite to FIN 306, with the exception of the Organizational Management program, which has the Prerequisite of FIN 300.

Select one of the following two courses:

Operations and Systems Management

Human Resource Management

Select two of the following four courses:

Financial Fraud Examination

Economics of Money and Banking

Investments and Security Analysis

Financial Institution Management

FIN 411, FIN 412: Upper Level finance (FIN) courses are not offered every semester. Students should plan ahead by completing all pre-requisites as soon as possible in order to take the junior and senior level finance courses when they are offered.

Business Electives (6 credits)

Suggested electives:

BAC 201 Intermediate Accounting I

BAC 301 Cost Accounting I

Business Elective

Business Elective

Certain courses may be available as a co-op

Free Electives (12 credits)

Free Elective

Free Elective

Free Elective

Free Elective

Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take FYE 101 as one of their electives.

Finance with a Concentration in Nonprofit Management

The nonprofit industry is one of the fastest growing employers. The industry is seeking out marketers, HR professionals, and managers with an interest in strategic planning within the nonprofit industry. This nonprofit concentration will focus on the following content areas: Introduction to nonprofits, fiscal management, advocacy and public policy, and one specific identified nonprofit course in the student’s program. There are four core courses in the concentration and one specific program course or an internship. Two of the courses are shared between the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Business and Technology. This is a concentration for bachelor’s degrees in Business Management, Finance, Marketing, and Human Resource Management.

Core requirements (12 credits)

Foundations of Fiscal Management for Nonprofit

Advocacy and Public Policy

Introduction to Nonprofit Management

Grant Writing for Nonprofits

OR

Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship

Program specific requirements (3 credits)

Students can choose ONE of the following 4 courses:

HRM in Public and Nonprofit Organizations

Fundraising for Nonprofits

Sport and Athletics Fundraising

Students may substitute any program specific course for an alternate NFP course of their choosing or an internship.

Total concentration courses are five courses equaling 15 credits.


Finance Completion Degree

What is a Completion Degree?

A completion degree is a personalized version of a bachelor's degree created exclusively for students who have completed an associate degree at an accredited institution. Completion degrees are available for most 香港伦理 Bachelor of Science degrees. A student who expects to transfer a completed associate's degree should communicate with a 香港伦理 academic advisor before registering for courses. A transcript with documentation of the conferred degree must be received by 香港伦理 to confirm eligibility. 

Curriculum

Transfer students who hold an associate degree from a partner institution are required to take the following Finance courses.

The College of Business and Technology sets a required minimum grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students earning a grade lower than "C-" in a core course must repeat the course.

Business Finance Program Core Courses

Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

Financial Planning

Corporate Finance

Financial Economics and Instruments

Bad Finance: Greed & Fear

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Choose one of the following two courses:

Operations and Systems Management

Human Resource Management

Select two of the following four courses:

Financial Fraud Examination

Economics of Money and Banking

Investments and Security Analysis

Financial Institution Management

FIN 411, FIN 412: Upper Level finance (FIN) courses are not offered every semester. Students should plan ahead by completing all pre-requisites as soon as possible in order to take the junior and senior level finance courses when they are offered.

Completion Degree Required Courses

Business Communications

Strategic Management

Financial Management

FinTech Fundamentals

Business Statistics



This information applies to new students who enter this degree program during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. All enrolled students should log in to My香港伦理 Degree Works to view their personalized course and program completion requirements. You may also refer to the academic catalog for the general curriculum for this program from previous academic years.