Financial Economics Concentration
Financial economists help firms evaluate investment opportunities and raise funds for operational requirements or expansion. They track and price risks inherent in the firms' activities. Financial economists work in banks as personal financial advisors and wealth managers. A financial economist with a Ph.D., or with an M.B.A. and significant experience, may serve as a teacher and researcher in academic institutions.
To fulfill the requirements for award of the Financial Economics concentration, the student must complete:
A. 12 semester hours of required courses in Economics:
B. 9 semester hours of from the following Finance courses: