College of Business

Department of Finance and Real Estate

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance 2020-2021

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1st year

Fall Semester

ENGL 1301

MATH 1315 (TCCN = MATH 1324)

HIST1301

MANA 1301 (TCCN = BUSI 1301)

UNIV-BU 1101 OR 1131 (1 HOUR)

ECON 2305 (TCCN = ECON 2301)*

Spring Semester

ENGL 1302

MATH 1316 (TCCN = MATH 1325)

HIST 1302

ECON 2306 (TCCN = ECON 2301)**

CREATIVE ARTS (050)

Summer (Optional)

An alternate plan would include taking 13 hours during fall, 12 hours during spring, and 6 hours during summer.

HOURS 31

2nd year

Fall Semester

ACCT 2301

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (030)

INSY 2303 (TCCN = BCIS 1305)

POLS 2311 (TCCN = GOVT 2305)

LANGUAGE/PHILOSOPHY/CULTURE (040)

Spring Semester

ACCT 2302

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCE (030)

BSTAT 2305 (TCCN = BUSI 2305)

POLS 2312 (TCCN = GOVT 2306)

NON-BUSINESS ELECTIVE (2 HOURS)

Summer (Optional)

An alternate plan would include taking 12 hours during fall and spring and 5 hours summer.

HOURS 29

3rd year

Fall Semester

BLAW 3310

FINA 3313

MANA 3318

MARK 3321

ACCT 3311 (or FINA 43XX or REAE 43XX)***

Spring Semester

FINA 3315

FINA 3317

BCOM 3360

BSTAT 3321

ECON 3303 or 3310

Summer (Optional)

An alternate plan would include taking 12 hours during fall and spring and 6 hours during summer.

HOURS 30

 

4th year

Fall Semester

ADVANCED ACCT ELECTIVE

ADVANCED FINA ELECTIVE

ADVANCED BUSINESS ELECTIVE

ADVANCED BUSINESS ELECTIVE

ADVANCED FINA OR ADVANCED BUSINESS ELECTIVE

Spring Semester

FINA 4315

MANA 4322

OPMA 3306

ADVANCED BUSINESS ELECTIVE

ADVANCED FINA OR ADVANCED BUSINESS ELECTIVE

HOURS 30

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

*Completion of ECON 2305 satisfies Social/Behavioral Science (080).

**Completion of ECON 2306 satisfies the Foundational Component.

***Must pass departmental ACCT 3311 Entrance Exam before enrollment.

College of Business - Department of Finance and Real Estate

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

Beginning the Journey

EDUCATE

Apply for admission to UTA, submit all required information, and accept your admission.

Sign up for a New Maverick Orientation.

Schedule an appointment with your alpha advisor before orientation. Complete the "Getting to Know You" form to help your alpha advisor understand your goals.

Become familiar with tutoring resources such as the IDEAS Center, Supplemental Instruction, etc.

Explore the department's website.

Review the Academic Calendar each semester for important dates such as the First Day of Class, Late Registration, the Last Day to Drop, etc.

ENGAGE

Attend Orientation and meet other business students during the College Session.

Enroll in UNIV-BU 1131 (freshmen) or UNIV-BU 1101 (transfer) to learn skills that will aid in your success and build peer relationships. Enroll in all courses as soon as possible to obtain your ideal schedule.

Introduce yourself to professors and peers, especially those within your major courses.

Familiarize yourself with the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center.

Activate your Handshake account and take the Focus2 Career Assessment.

Set up a Linked In account.

EXCEL

Develop basic skills for success: attend class, be on time, read and complete all assignments, ask questions, earn Cs or better in all courses.

Research the BNSF Early Leader Program (freshman/sophomore) or Goolsby Leadership Academy (junior). See your alpha advisor for more eligibility.

Research the Honors College. See your alpha advisor for more information.

Explore MyMav Scholarshop for scholarship opportunities.

Trailblazing the Path

EDUCATE

Complete the courses within the General Core in order to establish a strong foundational GPA before enrolling in more difficult junior-and senior-level courses.

Complete the following courses according to the four-year plan with a C or better: MATH 1315 and 1316, ACCT 2301 and 2302, ECON 2305 and 2306, and INSY 2303. (A delay in taking these courses will delay your graduation.)

Ask your alpha advisor about accelerated or fast-track programs.

Attend an "Open for Business" workshop provided by Graduate Business Services to explore graduate business degrees.

ENGAGE

Follow your APG or schedule an APG check up with your alpha advisor if you need to make adjustments.

If earning a D or F at mid-terms, consult with your professor and advisor about options.

Ask professors about career advice and/or internship opportunities.

Participate in Business Week (typically in the spring) and attend the All Majors Job Fair (offered at various times)

Join a registered student organization that pertains to your professional or social interests.

Volunteer for the Big Event or other community service.

EXCEL

Declare your business major after completing 12 hours of business at UTA and earning a 2.25 GPA in all GPAs.

Ensure you are completing prerequisites in order to avoid a delay in graduation.

Submit resume for evaluation through VBOCK, which is available in your BCOM 3360 course.

Participate in an internship or study abroad opportunity.

Research a company that you admire or one where you would like to work.

Destination Graduation

EDUCATE

Schedule an appointment with your alpha business advisor for a graduation audit once you reach 90 hours.

Submit final transcripts for courses taken outside of UTA.

Apply for graduation through MyMav.

Explore next steps after graduation. Will you be getting a job, taking graduate courses, etc?

ENGAGE

Attend a conference related to your major.

Attend speaker and special events.

Take on a leadership role within an organization.

Talk to professors and mentors about writing a reference for you.

EXCEL

Maintain a minimum 2.0 in your overall, business, and major GPAs with no Ds in your major coursework in order to satisfy degree and graduation requirements.

Participate in the Commencement ceremony.

Join the UTA and College of Business Alumni Association.

Finalize any details related to a graduate program.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

All Majors Job Fair

Internships

Business Week

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Study Abroad

International Week

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Student Government

Student Organizations

BNSF Early Leader and/or Goolsby Leadership Academy

Honors College

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Alternative Spring Break

The Big Event

Volunteer Opportunities

Community Service Opportunities

Homecoming Events

UTA and COB Alumni Association

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Present at a Conference

Reach Out to Professors about Potential Research Opportunities

Prepare for Graduate School by Researching Your Program

Attend an "Open for Business" Workshop Provided by Graduate Business Services

Research a Company You Admire and/or Would Like to Work At

What career options do I have with this major?

Budget Analyst

Insurance Underwriter

Credit Analysis

Investment Bankers

Financial Analysis

Investor Relations

Financial analysts

Loan Officer

Financial Consulting

Personal Financial Advisor

Portfolio Management

Risk Management

Stockbroker

Venture Capitalist

Wealth Management

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums including, but not limited to, written, oral, and digital communication.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.

Career Readiness

Analytical (including Time Value of Money, Investment Analysis, and financial Analysis)

Applying the Fundamentals of Psychology, Sociology, Economics, and Statistics in order to Encourage Marketplace Exchanges Between Buyers and Sellers of Goods and Services

Communication Skills (Written Reports and Oral Presentations to Faculty and Members of Industry)

Forecasting and Explaining Financial Trends

Teamwork Group Projects (Including Role-Playing)

Technology (Such as Bloomberg Terminals, Excel, Statistical Analysis Software, and Teams)

Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Synthesizing and Analyzing Business and Financial Options

Understanding Quantitative Data

Leadership and Networking Skills (Contact with Industry Professionals, Primarily through the Finance Student Society and Student Society of Real Estate, Field Trips, and Participating in Practical Competitions)

Take Action

Explore workforce skill development through on-and off-campus activities

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs

In addition, students are introduced to industry professionals and organizations, and internships are encouraged

Finance majors are also required to complete the CFA Ethics Module and encouraged to acquire Bloomberg certification

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