2018-2019 Catalog 
    
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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Economics, Financial Economics Concentration, BA


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The concentration in financial economics provides students with the opportunity to analyze financial markets in the context of domestic and international economic concerns. Internships will be arranged where possible with banks and other financial companies to give students work experience and exposure to job opportunities.

Program Learning Outcomes


Students will:

  • demonstrate a thorough understanding of the tools and inputs involved in asset valuation and portfolio management.
  • demonstrate an ability to apply the principles and concepts of economics, financial statement analysis, and quantitative methods to practical problems in asset valuation.
  • demonstrate an appreciation and mastery of the strategies for applying tools and inputs in managing portfolios of equities, fixed-income, and derivative assets.
  • demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the ethical and regulatory issues involved in asset valuation and portfolio management.

Financial Economics Concentration Requirements


Internship Opportunity


Students may do an internship or complete a research project in which they demonstrate mastery of a topic in financial analysis. Given the wide range of options available to students in this area, a consultation with a faculty adviser as to the best choice of courses for a particular area of interest is recommended.

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