Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance Major
Become a graduate from the Harbert College of Business with a BSBA degree with a major
in finance, and you will become a part of a professional workforce that is involved
in the allocation of financial resources within the private and public sectors.
At the Harbert College of Business, you will become familiar with the institutions,
theory, and practice involved with finance, including areas of corporate finance,
financial institution, financial markets, and investments.
Whether your goal takes you to local institutions or as far as Wall Street, the Harbert
College of Business is here to prepare you for your career in finance.
Why choose a Finance major at Harbert?
Internships
More than 200 students completed internships in 20 states in 2019. These internships
give students the valuable opportunity to learn about finance in practice and enhance
their career prospects.
Placement Rate
For three years, the program has achieved a 100% junior internship placement rate
and a 100% senior employment rate for Financial Management Association Honor Society
members.
Where We Work
Our students work for Fortune 500 companies and investment banks all over the world:
New York City, Atlanta, Birmingham, Nashville, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Charlotte, Ireland,
and Amsterdam.
Industry Engagement
The Harbert College of Business finance students strengthen analytical skill sets
through internships with companies across 20 states and case competitions.
Finance Major: Program Overview
Required Finance Courses
FINC 3010: Professional Development in Finance
FINC 3610: Principles of Business Finance
FINC 3630: Advanced Business Finance
FINC 3640: Investments
FINC 3700: Financial Markets & Institutions
FINC 3750: Financial Modeling
Required FINC Electives
At least 2 electives 3000-5000
At least 2 electives 4000-5000
View the Finance Major Curriculum Model
View the required courses for the finance major by semester and begin building your
plan of study now. Academic advising is here to help you stay on track with your graduation goals.
Below are recommended finance electives based on career interests. These recommendations are non‐binding and these career
interests do not appear on a transcript, diploma, or university curriculum. Students
only need to meet the degree requirements and do not need to complete any particular
group of electives to graduate. Be sure to check prerequisites. Other electives may
be offered and if you are working fulltime in a paid finance role, you may be able
to get internship credit with FINC 4920 (restrictions apply).
Learn about the evaluation and assessment of financial condition, performance, and
reporting strategies of firms using relevant financial and market information.
Learn about the advantages and problems associated with the modern multinational corporation,
including analysis of currency risk, hedging, and political risk.
Learn about the strategic analysis of corporate restructuring including valuation
methods, control issues, takeover defense measures, and diversification issues.
Learn about the evaluation and assessment of financial condition, performance, and
reporting strategies of firms using relevant financial and market information.
Learn about the advantages and problems associated with the modern multinational corporation,
including analysis of currency risk, hedging, and political risk.
Learn about the strategic analysis of corporate restructuring including valuation
methods, control issues, takeover defense measures, and diversification issues.
Learn about the overview of fixed income characteristics, markets, and trading. Topics
include Treasuries, yield curves, corporate bond analysis, asset-backed securities,
municipal bonds, preferred stock, money market instruments, measuring interest rate
risk with duration and convexity, and bond portfolio management.
Learn about the advantages and problems associated with the modern multinational corporation,
including analysis of currency risk, hedging, and political risk.
The course will facilitate understanding of regulatory and supervisory oversight tools
used by financial sector regulators to control new and emerging issues/risks facing
financial institutions and markets, and how financial institutions and markets manage
and operate to in light of these regulatory and supervisory requirements.
Learn about the evaluation and assessment of financial condition, performance, and
reporting strategies of firms using relevant financial and market information.
Learn about the overview of fixed income characteristics, markets, and trading. Topics
include Treasuries, yield curves, corporate bond analysis, asset-backed securities,
municipal bonds, preferred stock, money market instruments, measuring interest rate
risk with duration and convexity, and bond portfolio management.
Learn about the evaluation and assessment of financial condition, performance, and
reporting strategies of firms using relevant financial and market information.
Learn about the overview of fixed income characteristics, markets, and trading. Topics
include Treasuries, yield curves, corporate bond analysis, asset-backed securities,
municipal bonds, preferred stock, money market instruments, measuring interest rate
risk with duration and convexity, and bond portfolio management.
Learn about the overview of fixed income characteristics, markets, and trading. Topics
include Treasuries, yield curves, corporate bond analysis, asset-backed securities,
municipal bonds, preferred stock, money market instruments, measuring interest rate
risk with duration and convexity, and bond portfolio management.
The Integrated Financial Leadership Program at the Auburn University Harbert College
of Business is leading the way in producing some of the very best financial students
in the world. The accomplishments of Auburn’s IFLP students include the extraordinary
record of the university’s chapter of the Financial Management Association.
Auburn Student Investment Fund (ASIF)
Become part of an organization that will provide you with hands-on experience in portfolio
management and investment research. ASIF gives you the opportunity to invest a portion
of the Harbert College of Business’ endowment in equities, ETFs, and fixed-income
securities.
Join a group that provides a support network for top students interested in careers
in finance. You will get to represent the Harbert College of Business in leadership
seminars, case competitions, corporate visits, and more.
Find your student professional organization at the Harbert College of Business. These
honor societies, associations, and clubs enhance your educational experience and provide
lifelong benefits in your chosen field.
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