About the program:
UCA’s Finance undergraduate degree is set up to propel a student into a successful career. Even though financial careers are vast and vary, graduates must work alongside others on a project or job to be successful. With this in mind, UCA provides students with the knowledge and skills to problem-solve, effectively communicate, and work with a team to accomplish goals. Graduates with a Finance degree from UCA will find themselves well equipped to assist businesses and households in their financial decisions.
Both the local and national economies have a strong and well-diversified financial services industry. Finance majors may find excellent employment opportunities in large corporations, small businesses, banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies, real estate firms, etc. Each of these areas houses many specific professions, including:
- Appraisers
- Asset Managers
- Financial Consultants
- Financial Planners
- Investment Bankers
- Loan Officers
- Portfolio Managers
- Property Management
- Stockbrokers
- Treasurers
Program Requirements BEFORE entry:
Students who have already earned:
- (Required for Entry) A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, and one of the three options below:
- (Highly Recommended) An Associate Degree from one of UCA’s Arkansas Community College Partners.
- Or have satisfied the UCA Lower-Division Core requirements.
- Or have completed the State Minimum Core. https://uca.edu/academicbulletins/files/2018/10/state-minimum-gened-core.pdf
You can visit http://uca.edu/2plus2 for information about how to easily transition into our online completion programs from other Arkansas community colleges!
PROGRAM CONTACT:
Joe McGarrity, Chair
Professor of Economics
joem@uca.edu
COB 211B
(501) 450-5330
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