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Mathematics and Business Administration, BS

2021-2022 Edition

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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.

Current students can also find details about combined majors and minors by going to their audit, clicking on “explore options,” and finding the appropriate program. Students will be able to see a list of required courses and will be able to track their progress toward fulfilling them.

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

Course List
Code Title Hours
Required Courses
MATH 1341Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering4
MATH 1342Calculus 2 for Science and Engineering4
MATH 1365Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning4
MATH 3081Probability and Statistics4
Calculus and Linear Algebra (Required) and Differential Equations (Recommended)
Complete either Option 1 or Option 2 below:8
Option 1 (Recommended)
MATH 2321
Calculus 3 for Science and Engineering
MATH 2341
Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Engineering
Option 2
MATH 2321
Calculus 3 for Science and Engineering
MATH 2331
Linear Algebra
Co-op Reflections
MATH 3000Co-op and Experiential Learning Reflection Seminar 11
Mathematics Electives
Complete three courses in the range MATH 3001 to MATH 5999. The following courses are recommended:12
MATH 4681
Probability and Risks
MATH 4682
Theory of Interest and Basics of Life Insurance 1
MATH 4581
Statistics and Stochastic Processes

Business Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
Accounting
ACCT 1201Financial Accounting and Reporting4
ACCT 2301Managerial Accounting4
Finance
FINA 2201Financial Management4
Marketing
MKTG 2201Introduction to Marketing4
Organizational Behavior
ORGB 3201Organizational Behavior4
International Business/Social Responsibility
INTB 1203International Business and Global Social Responsibility4
Strategy in Action
STRT 4501Strategy in Action4

Integrative Course

Note: Financial Risk Management (FINA 4512) also counts toward the finance concentration.

Course List
Code Title Hours
FINA 4512Financial Risk Management4

Finance Concentration

Course List
Code Title Hours
Finance Requirements
FINA 3301Corporate Finance4
FINA 3303Investments4
FINA 4512Financial Risk Management4
Finance Elective
Complete one of the following:4
ENTR 3520
Impact Investing and Social Finance
or FINA 2720
Sustainability in the Business Environment
FINA 4604
Fixed-Income Securities (Recommended)
FINA 4310
Working Capital Management
FINA 4312
Issues in Corporate Governance
FINA 4320
International Financial Management
FINA 4410
Valuation and Value Creation
FINA 4412
Personal Financial Planning
FINA 4420
Mergers and Acquisitions
FINA 4514
Investment Banking
FINA 4516
Real Estate Finance
FINA 4526
Core Topics in Alternative Investments
FINA 4602
Turnaround Management
FINA 4604
Fixed-Income Securities
FINA 4608
Advanced Financial Strategy
FINA 4610
Entrepreneurial Finance and Private Equity
FINA 4983
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

Course List
Code Title Hours
Economics
ECON 1115Principles of Macroeconomics4
ECON 1116Principles of Microeconomics4
Co-op Preparation
BUSN 1103Professional Development for Business Co-op1
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

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