Finance

This sample plan is a supplement to your Degree Audit Report. Consult with your advisor on a regular basis for individual academic planning. Sequencing of Global Miami Plan courses is flexible.

IP = Intercultural Perspectives
FYIC = First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104)

*BUS/ENG 284 fulfills Advanced Writing

First Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MTH 141 or 151 5
FYIC 8
ENG 111 3
BUS 106 1
Total Semester Hours 17
Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
CSE 148 3
Humanities 3
ACC 221 3
Creative Arts 3
Biological Science 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Second Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
ACC 222 3
ECO 201 3
ISA/STA 125 3
Physical Science & Lab 4
MGT 291 or MKT 291 3
Total Semester Hours 16
Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
MKT 291 or MGT 291 3
Diversity/IP 3
ISA 225 3
ECO 202 3
BUS 284* or MGT 295 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Third Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
FIN 301 3
FIN 303 3
ISA 235 3
MGT 295 or BUS 284* 3
Elective 4
Total Semester Hours 16
Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
FIN 381 3
FIN 401 3
ACC 321 3
Global Perspectives 3
Thematic Sequence 3
Total Semester Hours 15

Fourth Year

First Semester
Course Number
of Hours
FIN Elective 3
FIN Elective 3
ECO 301 3
Thematic Sequence 3
Global Perspectives 3
Total Semester Hours 15
Second Semester
Course Number
of Hours
FIN Elective 3
Business Capstone 3
BLS 342 3
Thematic Sequence 3
Elective 4
Total Semester Hours 16

Departmental Notes:

  • Students must earn a 2.00 GPA in all FIN courses (excl. FIN 101) to graduate
  • FIN 301 and FIN 303 should be taken concurrently
  • FIN 381 and 401 should be taken concurrently
  • FIN electives may NOT include any Capstones
  • At least 9 hours of FIN electives must be completed at Miami
  • FIN 331 and FIN 431 may not be used as FIN electives for the Finance major if pursuing Finance and Real Estate double major.
  • For more information, visit the FSB website: fsb.miamioh.edu

General Requirements:

  • Must earn 124 hours to graduate; minimum of 52 hours of non-business coursework required.
  • 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 GPA in business required to graduate
  • FSB students must select a non-business thematic sequence (some exceptions—consult your advisor).
  • Diversity courses may meet GMP Intercultural Perspectives.
  • Pre-requisite information available in the Miami Bulletin: www.miamioh.edu/bulletin
  • First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103,
    BUS 104) satisfies GMP Experiential Learning. 

Updated by FSB Advising, July 2022