Explore the Department of Finance and Economics
Finance or economics are versatile degrees that will equip you for a career in most industries. Our finance program dives into banking, investments, real estate and financial planning, while economics offers a flexible foundation for careers in business, law, public policy and more.

Finance
With two tracks – business finance and finance investments – you’ll learn about decision-making, investing, securities markets, financial institutions and managing money at company and individual levels.
- More about Finance
Finance describes the management, creation and study of money, banking, credit, and investments, as well as the study of financial instruments such as stocks, bonds and derivative securities. This field of study has deep roots in related scientific areas such as statistics and mathematics, and in the social sciences such as economics, psychology and history.
Degrees offered:
- The BS: Business Administration: Business Finance
- The BS: Business Administration: Investments
- Personal Finance Minor
Economics
Economics students learn the importance of understanding historical trends, make predictions, evaluate programs, analyze human behavior and explain social phenomena. These skills are highly sought after in a variety of industries.
- More about Economics
Economics is the study of how people, firms, and governments make choices to best use scarce resources and respond to incentives. It often involves topics like wealth and finance, but it's not all about money. We'll help you build the foundation you need to look at issues such as poverty, inequality, unemployment, and production needs from a logical and analytical angle.
- BSBA: Business Administration: Economics
- BSBA Economics: Financial Economics track
- BA: Economics
- Economics Minor
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Department Head
434-H Fletcher Hall
423-425-1700
Administrative Assistant
Marina Kress
434 Fletcher Hall
423-425-4360