Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Financial Management covers how to plan for and manage monetary resources based on expectations about the future. Finance deals with how to price assets, how to make investment and project decisions, and how financial markets work. The curriculum prepares students for careers in such areas as corporate finance, banking, investments, financial planning, insurance, and real estate. The curriculum also provides excellent preparation for students interested in graduate studies, including law school, accounting or business administration.
The core of the curriculum provides a broad overview of the major fields of finance, including corporate finance, investments, real estate, and financial markets and institutions. Students then have the ability to tailor courses by choosing an emphasis area that focuses on a specific area of finance.
Students who complete the B.S. in Financial Management with a Concentration Area of Financial Planning satisfy the education coursework requirement for Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certification and are eligible to take the CFP® Certification Examination. Some states may have additional requirements for Financial Planners, Financial Advisors, or Investment Advisors. It is imperative students understand the regulations for the state in which they intend to work prior to enrolling in any academic program or course. Students should check the licensing requirements or contact the appropriate licensing boards for the state in which they plan to seek employment.
Students wishing to change majors into the Financial Management program must have a 2.0 or higher Clemson/Bridge cumulative grade-point average.
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