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DEPARTMENT
OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE |
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Chair: Ross
N. Dickens (251) 460-6729
Professor Emeritus: James Bobo, A. Douglas Stutsman
Professors: Chang, Dickens, Swofford
Associate Professor:
Forbus, Hunsader
Assistant Professors: Javine, Pennywell |
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Department
of Economics and Finance web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/mcob/econfin.shtml |
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| THE ECONOMICS AND FINANCE MAJOR |
| The Economics and Finance major is designed to prepare students for managerial positions in business and government. Two concentrations are available within the Economics/Finance major: Economics and Finance. |
| All Economics/Finance majors are required to take the following three courses and choose one concentration area: |
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| THE ECONOMICS CONCENTRATION |
| The Economics concentration is designed to prepare students for professional careers in managerial positions, government, administration, education, and others. Positions in business economics and graduate study require knowledge of economics and the application of economic tools to analyze problems for decision-making. |
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| The following courses are required: |
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| Choose three electives from the following: |
| ECO 318 |
ECO 322 |
ECO 323 |
ECO 343 |
| ECO 363 |
ECO 383 |
FIN 430 |
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| THE FINANCE CONCENTRATION |
| The Finance concentration is designed
to provide an understanding of the various areas
and principles of finance. Students will develop
a body of specialized knowledge and analytical
techniques that are used in the acquisition, allocation
and management of financial resources. Finance
careers are typically in industry and commercial
businesses, public utilities and government agencies,
banks, insurance companies, brokerage houses,
investment companies and other financial institutions. |
| The finance concentration is appropriate for students who plan a career
in corporate finance, financial planning, investment
planning and research, or insurance. |
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| The following courses are
required: |
| FIN 332 |
FIN 350 |
FIN 410 |
FIN 411 |
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| Choose two electives from
the following: |
| FIN 345 |
FIN 421 |
FIN 430 |
FIN 445 |
| FIN 470 |
FIN 471 |
MKT 345 |
MKT 445 |
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