Degree
Finance, B.S.Contact
Moustafa Abuelfadl Ph.D., CFA
Associate Professor, College of Business
mabuelfadl@une.edu
Mission
The program aims to provide innovative, technologically driven, experiential financial education through experienced, skilled, and supportive faculty who offer innovative curricula. The program will prepare students to use cutting-edge technology in finance and assume ethically and socially responsible roles in business, not-for-profit organizations, and society.
Program Description
Students in the Bachelor of Science with a major in Finance program will graduate with skills that will prepare them for jobs in the finance field. The program's design includes foundational business and specialized finance courses and ensures graduates use cutting-edge technologies.
PROGRAM GOALS
- Apply innovative fundamental techniques in finance.
- Evaluate complex financial problems using innovative technology tools and methods.
- Apply financial management decisions ethically and with socially responsible outcomes.
Curricular Requirements
| Nor’easter Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Credits | 40 |
| COB Foundation Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUEC 203 – Macroeconomics | 3 – Fulfills Power Knowledge & Justice - Social Science Core |
| BUEC 204 – Microeconomics | 3 – Fulfills Power Knowledge & Justice - Open Core |
| BUMG 120 – Innovation Through Technology | 3 – Fulfills Creativity and the Arts Core |
| MAT 120 – Statistics or MAT 150 – Statistics for Life Sciences or MAT 151 – Statistics for Environmental Sciences or MAT 190 – Calculus I* | 3–4 – Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning Core |
| Total Credits | 12–13 |
| Other COB Foundation Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUAC 201 – Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUFI 315 – Business Finance | 3 |
| BUMG 200 – Management | 3 |
| BUMG 325 – Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUMG 495A – Internship/Experiential | 3 |
| BUMG 498 – Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUMK 200 – Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 |
| Finance Major Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUAC 303 – Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUFI 205 – Intro Data Analysis or DSC 225 – Computer Programming I | 3 |
| BUFI 322 – Investments | 3 |
| BUFI 323 – Fixed Income Securities | 3 |
| BUFI 324 – Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 |
| BUFI 350 – Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| BUFI 415 – Advanced Business Finance | 3 |
| BUFI 422 – Seminar in Portfolio Management | 3 |
| BUFI 425 – International Finance | 3 |
| BUMG 101 – Introduction to Business/Excel | 3 |
| BUMG 307 – Operations Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 |
| Open Elective Courses (as needed to reach 120 credits) | Variable |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 120 |
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Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.
*While each listed course is acceptable, MAT 190 – Calculus I is preferred.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of business disciplines to apply to the real world.
- Apply financial data to analyze and evaluate the firm’s performance.
- Apply technologically driven methods in trading and financial portfolio construction.
- Develop pro forma financial plans for existing and new businesses.
- Analyze and evaluate global finance and its relation to domestic firms.
Transfer Credit
See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.
Admissions
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Financial Information
Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more tuition and fees information, please consult this catalog's Financial Information section.
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This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the University of New England for the 2025–2026 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters.
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