Bachelor of Science in
Finance

College of Business

Department of Accounting and Finance

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Finance

Students in Southeastern's Finance program gain the skills and knowledge they need to pursue successful careers or graduate studies in finance. Students prepare to become competent financial analysts and decision-makers, and they learn technology skills needed to present and analyze financial data. Students also gain awareness and appreciation of ethical issues inherent to finance, as well as an understanding of the international aspects of finance and how to incorporate them into financial analysis.

Other Concentrations

  • Financial Statement Analysis

Minors

  • Finance

Required Semester Hours 120

Program Highlights

  • Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International
  • Faculty have received awards, honors and recognition in the field
  • Opportunities to participate in the CFA Institute Challenge and the Community Bank Case Study
  • A Bloomberg lab with 11 terminals and a Finance lab with access to streaming capital market data and the Financial Trading System

Employment

What Can You Be

Types of Jobs

  • Actuary
  • Appraiser
  • Banker
  • Banking analyst
  • Branch manager
  • Business credit administrator
  • Cash manager
  • Claims adjuster
  • Claims examiner
  • Corporate financial management
  • Cost manager
  • Credit counselor
  • Financial analyst
  • Financial planning and management (CFP)
  • Government official
  • International trade specialist
  • Investment banker
  • Investments counselor
  • Investor relations
  • Loan officer
  • Marketing securities broker
  • Mortgage analyst
  • Mortgage underwriter (CPCU)
  • OTC market maker
  • Pension/mutual fund administrator
  • Portfolio analyst
  • President/CEO
  • Property manager
  • Real estate broker
  • Risk management
  • Risk management and insurance
  • Sales analyst
  • Securities analyst (CFA)
  • Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer
  • Trust administrator
  • Trust analyst
  • Underwriter (CLU)

Types of Employers

  • Financial institutions
  • Financial planning agencies
  • Insurance companies
  • Real estate brokers or agencies
  • Government agencies
  • Corporations
  • Educational institutions
  • *Some of these occupations may require additional education at graduate or professional schools.

 

 

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Involved

Student Orgs & Activities

Financial Management Association

College of Business Ambassadors

Institute of Supply Management

National Association of Black Accountants

Southeastern Accounting Society

Society for Human Resource Management

CONTACT

Ph. 985-542-2208
finance@yuanviet.com

Garrett Hall, Room 61
SLU Box 10468
Hammond, LA 70402

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