Finance Major

Important Links

For a list of all the courses required to complete this 120 credit hour Finance degree, please see the Student Self-Tracking Finance Degree Requirements Sheet. (PDF File - 71KB)

For a description of the Finance courses, please see the Finance Course Descriptions.

For a list of the faculty in the Accounting and Finance Department, please see our Faculty - Accounting and Finance Department.

Overview of the Finance Major

Financial decisions are the core of the most important decisions that a business enterprise makes, which determines the success and economic viability of a firm, whether a corporation, a multinational company, a limited partnership or privately owned enterprise. The finance curriculum at UMD prepares our graduates in the theory and practice of modern financial management so that they will be able to compete effectively in the global market place. Our students learn skills in various areas of finance such as financial management of domestic and multinational corporations, global financial markets, investment and commercial banking, investment in securities and building investment portfolios with a view to manage money effectively, and risk management of investments. Throughout the program, the emphasis is on the use of technology and changing financial markets. Specialized courses include: corporate finance, investment analysis, financial institutions management, risk management, and international finance. Our faculty is highly qualified and student centered.