Finance Program
Providing Tools for Contextual Decision Making
As a Finance student in Western's College of Business and Economics (CBE), you will obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and be in a position to excel in your field. The curriculum will prepare you with theories, concepts, and skills to organize information and make educated decisions.
Finance and Financial Economics Orientation Videos
Plan of Study
For students entering the Finance Concentration major Fall 2025 or later, use the below linked Plan of Study for your planning document. Consult the course schedule farther down this page, as several courses are offered only certain quarters.
Finance Concentration Plan of Study 2025 to 26
For students who entered the Finance Concentration program between Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, use the below linked Plan of Study for your planning document.
Finance Concentration Plan of Study 2024 to 25
For students who entered the major between Fall 2023 and Spring 2024, please use the document below.
Finance Concentration Plan of Study 2023 to 24
Multi-Year Course Schedule
This information is subject to change.
| Course | Quarters Offered |
|---|---|
| FIN 215 | Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer |
| FIN 216 | Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer |
| FIN 341 | Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer |
| FIN 345 | Fall |
| FIN 440 | Fall, Winter, Spring |
| FIN 441 | Fall, Winter |
| FIN 443 | Not Currently Scheduled |
| FIN 444 | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| FIN 446 | Even-Year Spring |
| FIN 447 | Spring |
| FIN 448 | Alternating F/W/S: Winter 26, Fall 26, Spring 27, Winter 28 |
| FIN 449 | Fall, Winter, Spring |
| FIN 450 | Fall |
| FIN 454 | Odd-Year Spring |
| FIN 455 | Alternating F/W/S: Spring 26, Winter 27, Fall 27, Spring 28 |
| FIN 456 | Winter |
Why Finance?
Managing finances requires you to answer intricate questions like: Can we afford to give employees a raise? Is it better to rent or buy office space? How should we finance our business? Typically, a student who pursues a concentration in Finance is good with math and money, inherently a problem solver, and well organized. Students can also choose a Financial Economics major which includes an emphasis in finance, economics, and accounting. A Financial Economics major is intended for students who want to become financial analysts someday.
Lessons learned in your finance coursework can be applied to a variety of fields. Coursework is offered in all of the following areas and will prepare you for a successful career in finance and related fields:
- Investments
- Corporate Finance
- Real Estate
- Derivative Contracts
- Multinational Finance
- Insurance and Risk Management
- Financial Analysis
- Banking
A graduate with a concentration in Finance may work in a variety of positions. While we can't provide an exhaustive list of career opportunities, graduates often work in positions with titles like:
- Financial Analyst
- Loan Officer
- Business Financial Manager
- Portfolio Manager
- Financial Planner
- Stock Broker