Academics and Study Abroad
Concentration in Finance
All required finance core courses and select elective (#1-#5) must be taken in Carroll School only.
SIX PRESCRIBED COURSES
| Course # | Course Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Core Courses | |||
| 1. | ACCT1021 | Financial Accounting | May be taken before MFIN1021 or at the same time. |
| 2. | MFIN1021 | Basic Finance | ACCT1021 may be taken at the same time or before MFIN1021. |
| 3. | MFIN1127 | Corporate Finance | Prereq: MFIN1021 |
| 4. | MFIN1151 | Investments | Prereq: MFIN1021 |
| 5. | One Elective from Following List | ||
| MFIN2202 | Derivatives & Risk Management | ||
| MFIN2205 | Corporate Financial Strategies | ||
| MFIN2225 | Financial Policy | ||
| MFIN2230 | International Finance | ||
| MFIN2235 | Investment Banking | Does not include MFIN6616 | |
| MFIN2250 | Fixed Income Analysis | ||
| MFIN2270 | Data Analytics in Finance | ||
| 6. | At least one elective from any MFIN^ course offered outside of the required courses or another from the set list above. | ||
| View the sample list of electives for a list of offerings. Please note, not all courses are available each semester. Visit the Course Information and Schedule page in Agora for a current list of offerings | |||
^ All MFIN66XX electives require senior status and permission from the Department. This requires that seniors visit with Professor Elliott Smith in Fulton 330B to seek approval, giving consideration to the student's successful completion of the required prerequisites.
Minor in Finance
This minor is for non-management students who are interested in learning finance to be better prepared for careers in financial institutions, service firms, nonprofits, and government agencies.
All required finance core courses and select elective (#1-#5) must be taken in Carroll School only.
Required Courses
| Course # | Course Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Core Courses | |||
| 1. | ACCT1021 | Financial Accounting | May be taken before MFIN1021 or at the same time. |
| 2. | MFIN1021 | Basic Finance | ACCT1021 may be taken at the same time or before MFIN1021. |
| 3. | MFIN1127 | Corporate Finance | Prereq: MFIN1021 |
| 4. | MFIN1151 | Investments | Prereq: MFIN1021 |
| 5. | One Elective from Following List | ||
| MFIN2202 | Derivatives & Risk Management | ||
| MFIN2205 | Corporate Financial Strategies | ||
| MFIN2225 | Financial Policy | ||
| MFIN2230 | International Finance | ||
| MFIN2235 | Investment Banking | Does not include MFIN6616 | |
| MFIN2250 | Fixed Income Analysis | ||
| MFIN2270 | Data Analytics in Finance | ||
| 6. | At least one elective from any MFIN^ course offered outside of the required courses or another from the set list above. | ||
| View the sample list of electives for a list of offerings. Please note, not all courses are available each semester. Visit the Course Information and Schedule page in Agora for a current list of offerings. | |||
^ All MFIN66XX electives require senior status and permission from the Department. This requires that seniors visit with Professor Elliott Smith in Fulton 330B to seek approval, giving consideration to the student's successful completion of the required prerequisites.
Below is a sample list of electives available for undergraduate students. Additional courses may be added in the future. Please note, not all courses are available each semester. Please visit the Course Information and Schedule page in Agora for an up-to-date list of current offerings and prerequisites.
| Course # | Course Name |
|---|---|
| MFIN2202 | Derivatives & Risk Management |
| MFIN2205 | Corporate Financial Strategies |
| MFIN2207 | Real Estate Finance |
| MFIN2210 | Entrepreneurial Finance |
| MFIN2212 | Venture Capital & Private Equity |
| MFIN2225 | Financial Policy |
| MFIN2230 | International Finance |
| MFIN2235 | Investment Banking |
| MFIN2250 | Fixed Income Analysis |
| MFIN2270 | Data Analytics in Finance |
| MFIN6602 | Venture Capital |
| MFIN6606 | Forecasting Techniques |
| MFIN6616 | Investment Banking |
| MFIN6619 | Seminar on Economic Crises |
| MFIN6621 | Equity Securities Analysis |
| MFIN6622 | Mergers & Acquisitions |
| MFIN6640 | Simulation & Optimization in Finance |
| MFIN6665 | Fundamental Analysis |
| MFIN6680 | Renewable Energy Investments |
Study Abroad for Finance Majors
All students wishing to study abroad must first meet with an advisor in the Office of International Programs (OIP).
If accepted into the study abroad program and approved by Richard Keeley, Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Program (Fulton 315), the student should then contact either the Department Chairperson, Ronnie Sadka (Fulton 560C) or Elliott Smith (Fulton 330B), by email or in person, with all supporting documentation (course description, detailed syllabus, etc.) for elective course approvals.
Any requested finance elective abroad must be equivalent to an undergraduate finance elective taught at BC.
In the rare circumstance where course selection is only available upon arrival at the university, you must email the course syllabus to either the Department Chairman, Ronnie Sadka (Fulton 560C) or Elliott Smith (Fulton 330B) before enrolling in the course in order to obtain approval. The Finance Department will send a confirming email to you approving the course for credit if deemed a suitable equivalent to an undergraduate finance elective course taught at BC.
The Finance Department requires that Financial Accounting (ACCT1021) and Basic Finance (MFIN1021) be taken at Boston College as prerequisites for any finance elective prior to going abroad. All required finance concentration core courses must be taken in the Carroll School only.
ALL APPROVALS SHOULD BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO GOING ABROAD.
No approvals will be granted after the course has been completed.
Independent Study
MFIN2299 - INDIVIDUAL DIRECTED STUDY
Prerequisites: Corporate Finance (MFIN1127), Investments (MFIN1151) and senior status.
PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL:
- The student must be of senior status with a finance concentration and completed the above noted prerequisites;
- The student must demonstrate both an extremely strong interest in a particular area of finance and a a strong self-motivation and self-discipline in previous studies;
- The topic and area of research may not overlap with any undergraduate finance elective offering;
- The request to undertake an Independent Study may not be associated with an existing internship program;
- No less than a five-page abstract that details the area of research, hypotheses, and methodology to be employed must be presented to the full-time professor for his/her consideration, prior to his or her approval to supervise the project, along with the Independent Study Approval Form.
- A full-time faculty member has agreed to direct and supervise your course of study;
- The finance department chairman, Ronnie Sadka, has approved the request for an Independent Study.