Finance Program

The financial implications of decisions in both business and government are becoming more complex. Within the firm, financial considerations permeate research, engineering, production, and marketing. Within governmental activities, sophisticated financial techniques are becoming increasingly important. The financial executive thus takes a key role in the successful management of both business and governmental operations.

The finance curriculum offers five areas of specialization to meet the varied interests of students: (1) financial management, (2) financial institutions, (3) investments, (4) financial economics and (5) general. The financial management program provides the background for a career in the financial operations of business firms and public institutions. The financial institutions specialization is designed for those interested in the operations of financial intermediaries and financial markets. The investments concentration is designed for those interested in Security Analysis and Portfolio Management. The financial economics specialization is designed for those interested in economic analysis of financial activities. The general specialization is designed for those interested in the general breadth of Finance. Certain courses may require the purchase of additional materials.

Bachelor's Degree

Our bachelor’s degree is based on the knowledge that the financial implications of decisions in both business and government are becoming more complex.

Within a firm, financial considerations permeate research, engineering, production, and marketing. Within governmental activities, sophisticated financial techniques are becoming increasingly important.

Our graduates are prepared for leadership roles in business and government, playing a key role in the successful management of financial operations.

Master of Business Administration

Our undergraduate Finance degree prepares students for a variety of careers in the financial industry and serves as solid groundwork for our fully online Master’s program in Business Administration (AACSB accredited). The MBA provides a springboard into higher leadership positions to further your career development.

Ph.D. in Business Administration

SIU’s Doctorate in Business Administration program prepares our graduates for academic careers in universities around the world, engaging in scholarly research and promoting student success, as well as for careers in industry, leading to leadership positions.

Graduates devote a minimum of three years to full-time residential study that includes coursework and developing a research dissertation that makes an original contribution to knowledge in the graduate’s chosen field.

Our Business Administration program is fully accredited by AACSB International and offers a concentration in accounting, finance, management, or marketing