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Emphasis - Financial Economics

B.S. in Economics

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120

Course Requirements

The B.S. in economics will require 42 hours of course work, including Econ 202, 203, 398, 399, 402, 403, and 24 hours of economics courses at the 300 level or above, six of which must be at the 500 level. Students must also complete Math 261 or 271; 262, and 375. (Math 267, 268 may not be substituted.)

Other Academic Requirements

Students enrolled in the B.S. program will be required to complete an additional 18 hours of course work in the related subjects of mathematics (which may include Math 261 or 271, 262, and 375 but not Math 267, 268), finance, political science, and computer science.

Emphasis - Financial Economics

Description

The purpose of the financial economics emphasis is to provide a well-rounded background in monetary and financial institutions as well as the various different types of financial instruments that populate modern financial markets. The emphasis will teach students about corporate finance, portfolio theory, and asset pricing. It will help students to develop quantitative economic reasoning and help prepare them for a career in policy, banking, and research.

Course Requirements

Students must complete the following 15 credit hours:

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