Carroll University

Bachelor in Finance

• Demonstrate Global Awareness
  To meet this goal, students will describe similarities and differences among cultures; demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural values and issues, and assess how global markets impact business decision-making.
• Analyze Critically
  To meet this goal, students will demonstrate knowledge of the decision-making process; evaluate the information for credibility and appropriateness; create and use appropriate quantitative analyses to inform decision making, and understand and describe the consequences that result from specific business decisions.
• Plan Strategically
  To meet this goal, students will formulate an organizational vision, mission, goals, and values; develop a business strategy; and critically evaluate and adjust business strategies.
• Communicate Effectively
  To meet this goal, students will effectively communicate orally; effectively communicate through writing reports, memos, and papers; and effectively communicate at the interpersonal level by working in teams on varying projects.

Our majors pursue careers in:

• ​Corporate and public finance
• Banking
• Insurance
• Personal financial planning
• Real estate
• Investment banking
• Money management
• Accounting

Types of employers for Finance graduates:

• Private businesses
• State and local government entities
• Commercial banks
• Credit unions
• Insurance firms
• Trust companies
• Sole practitioners
• Large corporations
• Federal agencies​

Our graduates are employed at organizations such as:

• Uline, Inc.
• Crop Production Services
• Disney
• Merrill Lynch
• Wells Fargo Advisors
• Northwestern Mutual Investment Services
• Medline Industries
• New England Patriots

Required Courses (64 Credits)

• ECO 124 - Principles of Economics I - Microeconomics 4 Hour(s)
• ECO 225 - Principles of Economics II - Macroeconomics 4 Hour(s)
• ACC 205 - Financial Accounting 4 Hour(s)
• ACC 206 - Managerial Accounting 2 Hour(s)
• BUS 290 - Principles of Business Law 2 Hour(s)
• BUS 301 - Principles of Marketing 4 Hour(s)
• BUS 302 - Principles of Management 4 Hour(s)
• BUS 304 - Principles of Finance 4 Hour(s)
• BUS 305 - Principles of Operations Management 4 Hour(s)
• BUS 321 - Careers in Finance 2 Hour(s)
• BUS 341 - Applied Risk Management 4 Hour(s)
• BUS 342 - Investment Management 4 Hour(s)
• BUS 344 - Management of Financial Institutions 4 Hour(s)
• BUS 356 - Applied Financial Management 4 Hour(s)
• BUS 480 - Internship in Business 1 - 12 Hour(s)
• BUS 496 - Business Policies 4 Hour(s)
• CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
• CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s)

Note: A minimum of 2 hours in BUS 480 is required for the major.

CMP 112 and CMP 114 satisfy the Bachelor of Science requirement. Students can also take BUS 114 in place of CMP 114. BUS 114 will satisfy the CMP 114 requirement for the major and CMP 112 and BUS 114 satisfy the Bachelor of Science requirement.

Bachelor of Science Requirements

The requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree are:

• CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
• CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s) or
• MAT 140 - Calculus and Its Applications 4 Hour(s) or higher
• CSC 110 - Problem-Solving through Programming 4 Hour(s) or higher
• ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
• Degree requirements cannot be waived.

Note: Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required Support Courses” within each major

Internships

We help you build real-world experience, explore careers, and network with professionals through internship opportunities. Recent placements include the following companies:

• Disciplined Financial Services
• Wealth Management Group at USB Financial Services
• Oak Tree Financial Services
• Baird
• Thrivent Financial
• U.S. Bank
• Waukesha State Bank