A combined major combines two majors in a way that allows a student to fulfill all requirements within the standard 128 credits. For details, see program requirements.
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In the BS combined mathematics and business administration degree program, business and mathematics courses lay the groundwork for strong basic training in finance.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.
University-Wide Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the University-Wide Requirements.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
Mathematics Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MATH 1341 | Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| MATH 1342 | Calculus 2 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| MATH 1365 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MATH 3081 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| Calculus and Linear Algebra (Required) and Differential Equations (Recommended) | ||
| Complete either Option 1 or Option 2 below: | 8 | |
| Option 1 (Recommended) | ||
| Calculus 3 for Science and Engineering | ||
| Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Engineering | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Calculus 3 for Science and Engineering | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Co-op Reflections | ||
| MATH 3000 | Co-op and Experiential Learning Reflection Seminar 1 | 1 |
| Mathematics Electives | ||
| Complete three courses in the range MATH 3001 to MATH 5999. The following courses are recommended: | 12 | |
| Probability and Risks | ||
| Theory of Interest and Basics of Life Insurance 1 | ||
| Statistics and Stochastic Processes | ||
Business Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||
| ACCT 1201 | Financial Accounting and Reporting | 4 |
| ACCT 2301 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| Finance | ||
| FINA 2201 | Financial Management | 4 |
| Marketing | ||
| MKTG 2201 | Introduction to Marketing | 4 |
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| ORGB 3201 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| International Business/Social Responsibility | ||
| INTB 1203 | International Business and Global Social Responsibility | 4 |
| Strategy in Action | ||
| STRT 4501 | Strategy in Action | 4 |
Integrative Course
Note: Financial Risk Management (FINA 4512) also counts toward the finance concentration.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FINA 4512 | Financial Risk Management | 4 |
Finance Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Finance Requirements | ||
| FINA 3301 | Corporate Finance | 4 |
| FINA 3303 | Investments | 4 |
| FINA 4512 | Financial Risk Management | 4 |
| Finance Elective | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Impact Investing and Social Finance | ||
or FINA 2720 | Sustainability in the Business Environment | |
| Fixed-Income Securities (Recommended) | ||
| Working Capital Management | ||
| Issues in Corporate Governance | ||
| International Financial Management | ||
| Valuation and Value Creation | ||
| Personal Financial Planning | ||
| Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Investment Banking | ||
| Real Estate Finance | ||
| Core Topics in Alternative Investments | ||
| Turnaround Management | ||
| Fixed-Income Securities | ||
| Advanced Financial Strategy | ||
| Entrepreneurial Finance and Private Equity | ||
| Special Topics in Finance | ||
Second Business Concentration (Optional)
A second business concentration is optional and may be chosen from the following list.
- Accounting
- Brand Management
- Business Analytics
- Corporate Innovation and Venture
- Entrepreneurial Startups
- Family Business
- Healthcare Management and Consulting
- International Business
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Supply Chain Management
Supplemental Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | ||
| ECON 1115 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ECON 1116 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| Co-op Preparation | ||
| BUSN 1103 | Professional Development for Business Co-op | 1 |
| or EESC 2000 | Professional Development for Co-op | |
Business Cooperative Education Requirement
Complete one six-month co-op experience.
Mathematics GPA Requirement
Minimum 2.000 GPA required in all mathematics courses
Business GPA Requirement
Minimum 2.000 GPA required in business courses
Program Requirement
128 total semester hours required