Finance Major with Mathematical Finance Concentration
The curriculum of the finance major is structured to be highly interdisciplinary between the Accounting & Finance, Economics, and Mathematics departments. While meeting each of our learning outcomes.
Acceptance to Major Requirements
Course Requirement: C or better in ACFN 310 Fundamentals of Managerial Finance
Overall GPA for major-required courses 2.0 or higher
60 credits required
Required Courses for all Finance Majors
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACFN 111 | Principles I | 4 |
| ACFN 310 | Fundamentals of Managerial Finance | 4 |
| ACFN 312 | Financial Modeling & Analysis | 4 |
| or ACFN 315 | Theory of Investments | |
| ACFN 36@ Advanced Finance Course | 4 | |
| ECON 111 | Introduction to Economics | 4 |
| ECON 332 | Microeconomic Theory | 4 |
| or ECON 333 | Macroeconomic Theory | |
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Total Hours | 28 | |
Required Additional Courses for Mathematical Finance Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 150 | Introduction to Computing in the Liberal Arts and Sciences | 4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 239 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 315 | Operations Research | 4 |
| or MATH 339 | Mathematical Modeling | |
| MATH 345 | Mathematical Statistics I | 4 |
| Mathematical Finance course (not yet approved) | 4 | |
| 4 credits from the following: 1 | 4 | |
| Financial Modeling & Analysis | ||
or ACFN 315 | Theory of Investments | |
| Applied Statistical Models | ||
| Introductory Econometric Analysis | ||
| Topics in Econometrics and Data Analysis | ||
| 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Multivariable Calculus | ||
| Operations Research | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Numerical Methods | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
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Either ACFN 312 or ACFN 315 is required to be taken for the Finance Major in the common course section. You may choose to take the other one as an elective course in the Mathematical Finance concentration.
Additional Requirements:
General Education Requirements:
All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU.
Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
GPA: 2.0 or higher*
Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB and SJU
Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.
* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| INTG 105 | College Success | 1 |
| INTG 100 | Learning Foundations | 4 |
| ECON 111 | Introduction to Economics | 4 |
| MATH 119 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Cultural & Social Differences: Identity (CI) | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACFN 111 | Principles I | 4 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| THEO 100 | Theological Explorations | 4 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 239 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CSCI 150 | Introduction to Computing in the Liberal Arts and Sciences | 4 |
| ACFN 310 | Fundamentals of Managerial Finance | 4 |
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACFN 312 | Financial Modeling & Analysis | 4 |
| ECON 332 or ECON 333 |
Microeconomic Theory or Macroeconomic Theory |
4 |
| Natural World course (NW) | 4 | |
| Language 211 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Study Abroad (EX, GL, HE, CS) | 16 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACFN 36@ (Advanced Finance Course) | 4 | |
| Group 1 Mathematical Finance Elective | 4 | |
| Theme Focus course (TF/MF/JF) | 4 | |
| Write designated course (WR) | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 339 | Mathematical Modeling | 4 |
| MATH 345 | Mathematical Statistics I | 4 |
| Theological Integrations course (TI) | 4 | |
| Artistic Engagement course (AE) | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations | 4 |
| Group 2 Mathematical Finance Elective | 4 | |
| MATH 3xx: Mathematical Finance (not yet approved course) | 4 | |
| Benedictine Raven course (BN) | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 129 | |