Overview
A Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the C.T. Bauer College of Business provides students with an understanding of how financial decisions of corporations, individuals, and nonprofit organizations are made. Finance studies focus on analysis and management of risks, costs, and corporate financial management. Graduates are also well prepared for investment analysis, operation of institutions, analysis of derivative securities, risk and insurance, real estate finance, and international security markets.
Tracks and Certifications
Global Energy Management (GEM)
Risk Management & Insurance (RMI)
Commercial Banking Certificate
Skills and Interests
Quantitative skills are extremely important. Take additional courses in math, statistics, and accounting.
Many positions in finance require the ability to analyze and interpret data.
Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills and an eye for detail.
Read The Wall Street Journal and other financial news sources to stay up-to-date with current events and learn the trends of the industry.
Student Organizations
Investment Banking Scholars Club
Undergraduate Real Estate Scholars
Helpful Links and Resources for Finance Majors
Sample Employment Areas
Banking
| Credit Analysis | Commercial Lending |
| Trust Management | Mortgage Loans |
| Capital Services | Mergers & Acquisitions |
| Originations/Packaging | Branch Management |
| Operations | Cash Management |
| Credit Scoring | Risk Management |
| Private Banking | Commercial Banks |
| Credit Unions | Savings & Loan Associations |
| Savings Banks | Mortgage Banks |
Risk Management & Insurance
| Claims Analysis | Underwriting |
| Risk Management | Sales |
| Actuarial Science | Loss Control |
| Life Insurance | Property & Casualty Firms |
| Commercial Banks | Savings Banks |
Real Estate
| Residential Brokerage | Commercial Sales |
| Appraisals | Property Management |
| Portfolio Management | Appraisal Firms |
| Commercial Banks | Apartment & Condominium |
Corporate and Public Finance
| Financial Analysis | Cash Management |
| Credit Management | Budget Analysis |
| Investment Management | Investor Relations |
| Financial Reporting | Payroll |
| Benefits | Real Estate |
| Quantitative Analysis |
Personal Financial Planning
| Sales | Operations |
| Customer Service | Portfolio Management |
| Brokerage Firms | Trust Companies |
| Financial Partnerships | Multi-line Insurance Firms |
| Sole Practitioners |
Sample of Companies Recruiting Bauer Finance Graduates
AIG
Amegy Bank
BBVA Compass
Edward Jones
Ernst & Young
FDIC
Fidelity Investments
Goldman Sachs
Halliburton
Hewlett Packard Enterprises
KPMG
LyondellBasell
Merrill Lynch
Northwestern Mutual Mass Mutual
Phillips 66
Prudential Financial
Schlumberger
Statoil
TDECU
Wells Fargo
