Finance Degree

Businesses and organizations run on sound financial decisions. Whether making multimillion-dollar investments or budgeting appropriately in a volatile market, business and financial managers need an in-depth understanding of finance to successfully adjust to a changing global economy.

In pursuing a finance degree at ASU, students acquire the knowledge and skills to succeed in a wide range of finance-related careers. The program is based in the ASU Rassman Building and all lecture rooms are smart classrooms equipped with surround sound and digital technology capabilities. The department also has a fully-equipped computer lab.  

ASU offers finance curriculum that covers not only the traditional corporate and investment courses, but banking, insurance and real estate as well. There are three degree tracks open to finance majors:

Finance

Students build a strong foundation in the principles and practices of the profession. Areas of study include corporate finance, international finance, investments (stocks and bonds), portfolio management, money and banking, and financial institution management. Graduates often have career opportunities with the treasury departments of businesses, in several phases of business investments and in all phases of banking.

Personal Financial Planning

The curriculum emphasizes the work of individual financial advisers. Courses include personal finance, investments, insurance, retirement planning, estate planning and income taxation. The program is registered with the Certified Financial Planning Board. Popular jobs for graduates include financial advising for securities firms, banks and insurance companies.

Real Estate

Courses include principles of real estate fundamentals and practice, real estate appraisal, law of agency, law of contracts, and real estate investments. The courses meet the requirements of the Texas Real Estate Commission for a salesperson’s license. Students can train to become professionals in the areas of real estate brokerage, appraising, investing and developing, and mortgage banking.