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Bachelor of Science in Financial Services

All business majors must earn a grade of “C” or better in ECON 101, ENGL 101, ENGL 102, all MATHs, and in all of the Major Program Core Requirements, Major Program Additional Requirements, and Major Program Concentration Requirements.

General Education Requirements

(For approved courses, see General Education: www.lander.edu/gen-ed.)

Core Academic Skills 9
ENGL 101: Writing and Inquiry I 3
ENGL 102: Writing and Inquiry II 3
Mathematics: MATH 121, MATH 123 or MATH 141 3


Humanities and Fine Arts 6
(6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)


Behavioral and Social Perspectives 6
(6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)
ECON 101: Economics in Society 3
Behavioral and Social Perspectives elective 3
If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R


Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning 7
MATH 211: Statistical Methods I 3
Laboratory Science 4


Founding Documentsof the United States 3

HIST 111R: United States History to 1877
Or
HIST 112R: United States History since 1877
Or
POLS 101R: American National Government
If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R


World Cultures 3
   
LINK 101: Leadership, Involvement, Networking and Knowledge 1
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 35

Degree Requirements

Major Program Core Requirements

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACCT 201Financial Acctg Principles

3
ACCT 202Managerial Acctg Principles

3
BA 101Introduction to Business

3
BA 226Intro to Analytical Methods

3
BA 250Busi Analysis Using Sprdsheets

3
BA 251Legal Environment of Business

3
BA 299Professional Development I

1
BA 399Professional Development II

1
BA 499Professional Development III

1
FINA 301Corporate Finance

3
MGMT 201Principles of Management

3
MKT 201Principles of Marketing

3
Total Credit Hours:30

Major Program Additional Requirements

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACCT 301Intermediate Accounting I

3
ACCT 302Intermediate Accounting

3
BA 375Data Analytics for Business

3
FINA 306Financial Management

3
FINA 310Investments

3
FINA 311Real Estate Principles

3
FINA 312Insurance & Risk Mgmt

3
FINA 313Money and Banking

3
FINA 414Financial Services Capstone

3
Any FINA course 300-level or above
Any FINA course 300-level or above
Total Credit Hours:27

Additional Electives (22 hours)

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Total Credit Hours: 120

Bachelor of Science (BS) Financial Services Major
The Bachelor of Science in Financial Services degree program builds a broad-based program for undergraduate students that includes studies in Commercial Banking, Insurance and Risk Management, Investments and Wealth Management, and Real Estate. The curriculum is designed to give students a solid foundation in the industry segment and will include insights of subject matter from professors, respected practicing professionals and representative industry groups. Anticipated growth in employment opportunities in the financial services businesses will provide graduates opportunities to become industry professionals and leaders for the 21st century.

The goals for the School of Business are that Lander Bachelor of Science in Financial Services graduates will:
1. demonstrate applied understanding of banking, insurance, investment, and financial planning concepts.
2. use financial modeling, spreadsheet, and data-analytics tools to interpret and present financial information.
3. analyze financial-ethics scenarios and propose solutions consistent with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
4. synthesize knowledge from finance, management, and marketing to recommend client-centered financial strategies.
5. demonstrate preparation for careers or certification in financial services.