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Finance BS

University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Every important financial decision involves uncertainty and judgment. What should you consider to develop a financial plan? How do you evaluate the risk-return trade-off under ever-changing conditions? And how can you make better-informed financial decisions in the dynamic markets? The Finance program equips you with data, discipline and strategic thinking. Through real-world applications and hands-on learning, you’ll build strong quantitative skills, develop professional judgment and strengthen your critical thinking - preparing you for internships and careers in finance. If you’re a motivated student who likes data-driven analysis and strategic problem-solving, the finance major offers a rigorous path that leads to many practical opportunities.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196088
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196088_56ef9b0e
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Criteria

3 items
  1. Minimum Major GPA of 3.000
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Minimum UB GPA of 2.750
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Minimum Overall GPA of 2.750
    Not resolved to a course

Major Requirements

0 items

    Foundation Courses (34 credits)

    12 items
    1. MGG 101LR
      Introduction to Management for Majors I
      Not resolved to a course
      1.5
    2. MGG 102LR
      Introduction to Management for Majors II
      Not resolved to a course
      or: MGG 150LEC - Business and Society
      1.5
    3. MTH 131LR
      Mathematical Analysis for Management
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    4. ECO 181LD
      Introduction to Macroeconomics
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    5. PSY 101LEC
      Introductory Psychology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. MGA 201LR
      Introduction to Financial Accounting
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. MGA 202LR
      Introduction to Management Accounting
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. MGQ 201LR
      Introduction to Statistics for Analytics
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    9. MGQ 301LEC
      Statistical Decisions in Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. MGF 120LEC
      Introduction to Financial Markets
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. MGF 200LEC
      Personal Financial Planning and Strategy
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. MGG 215LR
      Career Connections 1
      Not resolved to a course
      1

    Finance Core Courses (30 credits)

    15 items
    1. MGA 306LEC
      Financial Reporting and Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. MGF 301LR
      Corporation Finance
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. MGF 401LEC
      Financial Institutions
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. MGF 402LEC
      Investment Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. MGF 403LEC
      International Financial Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. MGF 405LEC
      Advanced Corporate Finance
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. MGF 407LEC
      Financial Derivatives and Their Markets
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. MGF 434LEC
      Valuation and Financial Modeling
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. MGQ 408LEC
      Business Analytics and Data Science
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. One MGF elective:
      Not resolved to a course
    11. MGF 420LEC
      Special Topics in Finance
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. MGF 430LEC
      Advanced Financial Planning and Wealth Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. MGF 432LEC
      Fixed Income Securities and Their Markets
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    14. MGF 436LEC
      Comprehensive Financial Analysis
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    15. MGF 439LEC
      Security Trading and Exchange Design
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Management Courses (16 credits)

    7 items
    1. MGB 301LEC
      Organizational Behavior and Administration
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. MGE 302LEC
      Applied Economics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. MGG 303LEC
      Communication Literacy 2
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. MGG 315LEC
      Career Connections 2
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    5. MGM 301LR
      Introduction to Marketing
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. MGO 302LR
      Production and Operations Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. MGT 401LEC
      Public Policy, Law and Management
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Additional Degree Requirements Include

    2 items
    1. Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
      Not resolved to a course

    Program Honors

    0 items

      Notes

      0 items

        Curricular Plan

        42 items
        1. ECO 181LD
          Introduction to Macroeconomics
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        2. UB Seminar
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        3. MTH 131LR
          Mathematical Analysis for Management
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        4. ENG 105LEC
          Writing and Rhetoric
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        5. MGG 101LR
          Introduction to Management for Majors I
          Not resolved to a course
          1.5
        6. MGG 102LR
          Introduction to Management for Majors II
          Not resolved to a course
          1.5
        7. MGF 120LEC
          Introduction to Financial Markets
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        8. MGQ 201LR
          Introduction to Statistics for Analytics
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        9. MGG 215LR
          Career Connections 1
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        10. Scientific Inquiry and Literacy
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        11. Scientific Inquiry and Literacy Lab
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        12. ENG 105LEC
          Writing and Rhetoric
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        13. MGQ 301LEC
          Statistical Decisions in Management
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        14. MGA 201LR
          Introduction to Financial Accounting
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        15. MGF 200LEC
          Personal Financial Planning and Strategy
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        16. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        17. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        18. MGF 301LR
          Corporation Finance
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        19. MGA 202LR
          Introduction to Management Accounting
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        20. MGE 302LEC
          Applied Economics
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        21. MGG 303LEC
          Communication Literacy 2
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        22. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        23. MGF 401LEC
          Financial Institutions
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        24. MGF 402LEC
          Investment Management
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        25. MGF 405LEC
          Advanced Corporate Finance
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        26. MGA 306LEC
          Financial Reporting and Analysis
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        27. MGG 315LEC
          Career Connections 2
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        28. MGF 403LEC
          International Financial Management
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        29. MGF 434LEC
          Valuation and Financial Modeling
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        30. MGQ 408LEC
          Business Analytics and Data Science
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        31. PSY 101LEC
          Introductory Psychology
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        32. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        33. MGF 407LEC
          Financial Derivatives and Their Markets
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        34. MGB 301LEC
          Organizational Behavior and Administration
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        35. Scientific Literacy and Inquiry
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        36. Pathway
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        37. Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        38. MGT 401LEC
          Public Policy, Law and Management
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        39. MGO 302MGO 302LR - Production and Operations Management OR MGM 301LR - Introduction to Marketing
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        40. MGF 400
          level elective
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        41. UBC 399MNT
          UB Curriculum Capstone
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        42. Elective
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Learning Outcomes

        0 items
          Source. University at Buffalo, catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog — https://catalogs.buffalo.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=21&poid=9595&returnto=1177. Captured page pages/0132.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.