Finance
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Finance (BSBA–FIN) degree program provides a broad overview of the functional areas of business with an emphasis in finance. Students take foundation courses in economics, mathematics, computing skills and accounting; core courses that relate to the basic functions of business, such as finance, management, marketing and operations management; and major courses that develop students’ financial decision-making skills.
About This Major
- College: School of Business
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Hours for the Degree: 120
- Minor: No
- Combined-Degree Program: Yes
- Website: warrington.ufl.edu/sb/programs/
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Finance (BSBA-FIN) degree program focuses on the acquisition and management of funds by businesses, financial markets, security analysis and valuation, management of financial institutions, interest rates, investments and securities, financial risk management, security trading, government policy and financial markets, financial forecasting, capital structure, venture capital and security issuance. The finance curriculum prepares students for careers in corporate financial management and the financial services industry. Finance graduates can also pursue graduate studies in business, law and public administration.
BSBA-FIN majors are encouraged to gain practical work experience through internships, student organizations and community service. In addition, the School of Business offers students a wide variety of academic and career and leadership programs, including study abroad, the Florida Leadership Academy, involvement in student organizations and research activities. Students should consult an academic adviser/career coach for specific information.
Requirements for the Major
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
BSBA-FIN majors must maintain a 2.0 core, major and UF GPA. Students must read the individual course descriptions in this catalog to determine the prerequisites for their required courses. In addition to the critical-tracking and general education courses outlined below, BSBA-FIN majors must take 120 credits, including:
- Core courses: BUL 4310, FIN 3403, GEB 3373, MAN 3025, MAN 4504,
MAR 3023 and QMB 3250 - Major courses: FIN 4243, FIN 4414, FIN 4504 and four credits of elective(s) including 3000/4000-level ACG, FIN and REE courses (except REE 3043)
- Restricted elective courses: 11-12 credits of any 3000/4000-level courses or 1000/4000-level foreign language courses. One electronic platform course
(ENT 3003, GEB 3035, ISM 3004 or REE 3043) can be taken to fulfill the restricted elective requirement. Internship, independent study or assistantship credit will not count toward this requirement. - Professional communication course: GEB 3213 Professional Writing in Business, GEB 3218 Professional Speaking in Business, SPC 2608 Introduction to Public Speaking, ENC 3312 Advanced Argumentative Writing or a similar course with prior approval (requires a grade of C or better).
- Internship course: GEB 4941 Internship in Business Administration (one credit) in conjunction with an internship of at least 150 hours before the start of the senior year. The internship requirement can be waived for students who participate in a study abroad experience of at least six weeks. Students who waive the requirement via study abroad are strongly encouraged to complete at least one internship to improve their chances of obtaining full-time employment and/or admission to graduate programs or law school. Students should consult an academic adviser/career coach for more information.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Equivalent critical tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students
To remain on track for the BSBA-FIN major, students must meet the critical-tracking criteria listed below, including earning a grade of C or better in ACG 2021 and ACG 2071 and a B or better in FIN 3403. The critical-tracking GPA is calculated based on all attempts of the critical-tracking courses or their equivalents. Once a student receives a grade of C or higher in a critical-tracking course or its equivalent, no subsequent grade in that course or its equivalent will be used in the calculation of the critical-tracking GPA.
Semester 1
- Complete 2 of the following critical-tracking courses: ACG 2021, ACG 2071,
CGS 2531, ECO 2013, ECO 2023, MAC 2233, STA 2023 - 2.5 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses, excluding FIN 3403
- Earn a 2.0 UF GPA (must be maintained throughout all 8 semesters)
Semester 2
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses for a total of 4 critical-tracking courses
- 2.75 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses, excluding FIN 3403
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses (including ACG 2021) for a total of 6 critical-tracking courses
- Complete ACG 2021 with a grade of C or better
- 3.0 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses, excluding FIN 3403
Semester 4
- Complete 7 of the 8 critical-tracking courses, excluding FIN 3403
- Complete ACG 2071 with a grade of C or better
- 3.0 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses, excluding FIN 3403
- Meet the College Level Academic Skills Requirement (CLASR)
Semester 5
- Complete FIN 3403 with a grade of B or better
- Meet all term 1-4 critical-tracking requirements
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CGS 2531 Problem Solving Using Computer Software (GE-M) | 3 |
| ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (GE-S) | 4 |
| Elective (MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra if needed) | 3 |
| Humanities/International (GE-H, N ) | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (GE-S) | 4 |
| MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Biological Science (GE-B) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Diversity (GE-D) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| ACG 2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting (grade of C or better required) | 4 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Physical Science (GE-P) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| ACG 2071 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (grade of C or better required) | 3 |
| GEB 4941 Internship in Business Administration (complete by beginning of senior year) | 1 |
| Biological or Physical Science (GE-B or P) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Professional communication course (GEB 3213, GEB 3218, SPC 2608 or ENC 3312) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| FIN 3403 Business Finance (grade of B or better required) | 4 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management (GE-S) | 4 |
| QMB 3250 Statistics for Business Decisions | 4 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| FIN 4243 Debt and Money Markets | 4 |
| FIN 4504 Equity and Capital Markets | 4 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| Restricted elective | 4 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| BUL 4310 The Legal Environment of Business | 4 |
| GEB 3373 International Business | 4 |
| Finance elective(s) | 4 |
| Restricted elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| FIN 4414 Financial Management | 4 |
| MAN 4504 Operations and Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Restricted elective | 4 |
| Total | 15 |