Fields of Study

The finance major allows a student to pursue the following areas of study: corporate finance, bank management, risk management and insurance, investments, international finance or real estate. The basic course, FINA 361 (required of all students in the College), presents the institutional background, theory, and decision-making skills, essential to an understanding of the finance function. This function, in organizations of all sizes, is concerned with the supply of funds and the best organizational use of those funds. A solid understanding of the finance function is becoming ever more essential in the management of public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Bank management and real estate courses are designed for the student in business administration who wishes to prepare for a career in the financial services industry. International finance concentrates on the international aspects of corporate finance and financial institutions.

The study of investments is important for all students who wish to gain an understanding of the risks and rewards found in securities markets. For students both inside and outside the College of Business Administration, the personal finance course is very beneficial as a primer in personal investments and personal financial skills.

The study of risk management will help to prepare a student for positions in the insurance field, an important Nebraska industry.

Interested students should consult their advisers or the department chair when selecting courses to meet their needs.