If studying the relationship between the economy and methods organizations use to finance their activities interests you, an online Finance Economics degree might be ideal for you. This BS in Finance Economics program includes financial investment and budget strategies and the study of economic behavior. Whether you select the finance-economics degree online or the campus-based program, you will learn to apply theory to the world of international and domestic finance and economics.
As a private, affordable non-profit accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you have the necessary skills to succeed. Whether you enroll in the finance economics degree online or at any of our five regional campuses, you will benefit from an SNHU education:
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BS in Finance Economics Degree Focus
Whether you enroll in the Finance Economics degree program online or on campus you will find the bachelor's program meets the needs of employers. By taking finance courses and studying economics, students develop the skills needed for financial analysis, management and economic modeling and forecasting.
Finance Economics Employment Opportunities
The Finance Economics degree program prepares graduates for employment in a variety of fields including banking, corporate finance, insurance, personal finance and securities. There are many in-demand careers available for those interested in finance and economics. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes employment of financial analysts is expected to grow 23 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations, while employment of personal financial advisors is projected to grow 32 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations.
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Transfer of Credit
If you are a student who wants to transfer to SNHU or simply want to finish what you’ve started, we try to make transferring as easy as possible. We will accept up to 90 transferred academic credits and we automatically complete an official credit evaluation as part of the application review process.
Finance Economics Curriculum
By enrolling in the finance economics degree online or at one of our campuses, students can develop the analytical skills employers are seeking.
This course applies economic theory and quantitative techniques to solving business decision problems The principal economic framework is that of microeconomics and covers such topics as demand production cost and market structures Regression and linear programming are the main quantitative tools developed in the course Computer applications are a required part of the course
Prerequisites:
ECO-201,
ECO-306: Money and Banking
This course covers three broad areas The first is the banking industry s regulations and internal operations The second area focuses on the banking industry s role in the national economy including monetary policy and its macroeconomic effect on prices employment and growth International banking is the third area covered and includes an overview of institutional arrangements and the effects of international banking on the world economy Writing Intensive Course
Prerequisites:
ECO-201
ECO-402: Intermediate Macroeconometrics
This course develops models of short to medium run fluctuations in overall economic activity as well as long run models of economic growth of a nation The former category of models includes the Keynesian New Classical and New Keynesian frameworks Particular emphasis will be placed on the New Keynesian model Empirical testing of the models using computer software will involve the statistical analysis of macroeconomic data The primary econometric tools for analyzing this data will be regression and its extensions and modern time series analysis Long run models of economic growth including the Solow model and the Romer model will also be examined
Prerequisites:
ECO-301
FIN-330: Corporate Finance
This course is a corporate finance elective intended to extend and further develop the long term investment and financing topics introduced in FIN 320 Principles of Finance The course addresses issues that face modern corporate managers when making capital budgeting and capital structure decisions and focuses on applied managerial decision making Corporate Finance is designed for students seeking a more thorough understanding of the economic analysis of strategic and tactical investments the effect financial leverage has on firm value and the integration of investment and financial corporate strategies Topics addressed include advanced techniques in capital budgeting firm valuation capital structure firm division cost of capital and quantitative risk assessment Writing intensive course
Prerequisites:
FIN-320
FIN-340: Fundamentals of Investments
This course introduces and examines various investment vehicles including stocks bonds mutual funds and commodities This course emphasizes the decision making process that underlies all investment decisions
Prerequisites:
FIN-320
INT-316: Cultural Political Environment of International Business
This course introduces students to such primary cultural factors as religion language values technology social organization and political environment that affect U S firms doing business outside of the United States Students learn the significance of identifying and assessing the importance of these factors so they can more effectively manage in the international environment A variety of international environments will be studied The course uses text cases and exercises Global marker
MAT-140: Precalculus
This course emphasizes the algebra and concepts of functions Students will learn the properties and graphing techniques for different types of functions including linear polynomial rational trigonometric exponential and logarithmic functions Students will also learn to solve a variety of real world problems that rely on a number of different problem solving strategies and an understanding of these different types of functions
MAT-210: Calculus I
This is an introductory course in single variable calculus Topics include limits continuity derivatives differentiation integration and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Students will gain experience solving real world problems involving calculus including problems in business economics natural sciences and social sciences
Students may either take MAT-140 or MAT-210.
ECO/FIN ELE - Students may select four Economics or Finance electives at the 200-level or higher.
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