Major code BB6125

College of Business
Copeland Hall 514
Athens, OH 45701
Phone:  740.593.2055
Fax:  740.593.9539
https://business.ohio.edu/

Travis Davidson, contact person
davidsot@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The finance major prepares students for the dynamic environments of investments, corporate finance and financial planning. All students gain a broad understanding of corporate finance, investments, and financial markets and institutions before completing a track of specialized classes in investments, corporate finance, or financial planning.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

Freshmen will be admitted to the College on a selective basis. Normally, you will need to be in the top 20 percent of your high school class, with a strong college preparatory curriculum. You are expected to have above-average ACT or SAT scores and also have demonstrated leadership potential through participation in extracurricular activities or work experience. Members of groups that are historically underrepresented in business will receive special consideration.

Change of Program Policy

The College of Business allows a limited number of students from other Ohio University academic colleges to apply for transfer into the College of Business. It should be noted that the transfer requirements differ for students at the end of their freshmen year and students in their sophomore and junior years. The College of Business reserves the right to limit transfer admissions as necessary.

External Transfer Admission

Any student considering transfer to the College of Business is strongly encouraged to contact the College’s Office of Student Services as early as possible. You must be enrolled in the College before your senior year to allow for the College’s 32-hour residency requirement. You must earn at least 50 percent of the business credit hours required for the business degree at Ohio University.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Students in the finance major typically obtain entry-level positions in a wide variety of financial fields such areas as banking, investment banking, corporate finance, financial planning, insurance, risk management, and government services.

Requirements