Financial Economics at a Glance
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Financial Economics B.S.
Financial Economics Minor
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Financial Economics at Dillard University
Local, state and national economies are ever changing which makes for exciting learning opportunities. JJoin Dillard University and launch your career in fields such as investment banking, corporate financial management, and financial regulatory affairs.
The School of Accounting and Financial Economics provides quality education to students who want to major in accounting or financial economics. The school prepares students majoring in Accounting for careers in public, corporate, and not-for-profit accounting organizations that demand a high level of accounting professionalism. The school also provides quality education to students majoring in Financial Economics for careers in professional fields of economics or finance. In addition, it prepares students for graduate, professional and advanced studies in accounting, economics, finance and other related fields of study.
Start your academic journey at Dillard University, Louisiana’s oldest HBCU.
Program Contact
School of Accounting & Financial Economics
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70122
Ph. (504) 283 – 8822
admissions@dillard.edu
Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Financial Economics Degrees and Programs
Explore the possibilities with a financial economics degree at Dillard University’s College of Business. Acquire the skills and professionalism essential for success in various sectors of finance and economics.
Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics
Begin your comprehensive journey in financial economics journey, our bachelor of science program totals 121 credit hours structured as follows:
General Education Core: 41 credit hours Business Core: 50 credit hours Major Requirements: 30 credit hours Students engage in practical learning experiences and community service initiatives, accumulating 30 service learning hours post FYS 101 & FYS 102. Additionally, students contribute 90 community service hours by their junior year, facilitated by the Center for Career and Professional Development.
To enrich communication skills, successful completion of ENG 111 and ENG 112 with a minimum grade of 'C' is essential, qualifying students for ENG 199 - Writing Proficiency Examination. For further support, ENG 200 - Review of Writing Strategies (3 credit hours) is available.
Prepare for a dynamic career in financial economics with Dillard University, where academic excellence meets real-world application.
Earn your Financial Economics minor by completing 18 credit hours of diverse coursework, expanding your knowledge of financial principles and practices.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply basic finance and investment concepts.
- Demonstrate and apply basic knowledge of financial economics.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of economics and its role in public, private and nonprofit organizations.
Apply now to start your path toward a rewarding future in accounting. Become a part of the Dillard University “communiversity”!
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