The rising importance of investments and the growing complexity of financial services has led to greater demand for finance professionals. University of Tampa finance majors learn how to manage money in areas such as investments, corporate finance, international financial management, and financial institutions and markets.
AACSB International
The Sykes College of Business is accredited at both the graduate and undergraduate levels by AACSB International.
The Bachelor of Science in Finance degree program offers instruction in all areas of business through courses in accounting, managerial statistics, computer information systems, economics, marketing and management. This is combined with contemporary studies in managerial finance, investments, financial institutions and international finance.
Finance degree students are prepared for careers in commercial banking, individual and institutional investments, financial services, private industry and government. UTampa's Finance sequence is also good preparation for the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designations.
Bailey Student Investment Fund
Students may participate in the Bailey Student Investment Fund. The fund was initiated with a $100,000 donation of capital that is managed by the students taking the Applied Investment Management course (FIN 415). The program also includes the opportunity to become Bloomberg certified.
Multiple Program Options
In addition to the full-time day program, students can earn the Bachelor of Science in Finance part-time at night through UTampa's Continuing Studies program, and a Minor in Finance can complement any course of study at UTampa.
Financial management is critical to success, and not only in the corporate environment. Scientists, engineers, civic leaders, nonprofit managers, teachers and many others need financial management understanding and skills to make the most of their resources.
- Topics of Study
- On-Campus Associations
- Application of basic accounting principles and techniques to financial analysis
- Application of the tools of economic analysis and forecasting to financial analysis
- Historical evolution of modern finance
- Purpose of financial markets and their role in the managerial finance function
- Basic features and investment characteristics of various securities
- How to formulate appropriate portfolio strategies for different individuals and institutional investors
- Factors that affect a company's cost of capital
- How to determine appropriate investment alternatives for a firm
- How to evaluate the working capital policy of an organization
