Finance

Unlock Financial Success with a Major in Finance

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As a finance professional, you'll play a critical role in guiding and influencing business decisions. Your expertise in financial analysis, risk assessment, and strategic planning is key to helping shape important decisions that contribute to the success of organizations. Alternatively, with a business degree in finance, you could pursue a career as a financial planner. Your understanding of financial markets and investments will allow you to help clients navigate financial decisions and attain their own financial goals.

Graceland’s finance major is built on coursework in finance, economics, mathematics, and accounting that will provide you with strong quantitative, critical, and analytical thinking skills. Upon this foundational knowledge, you will be equipped with career-focused, field-specific finance content that features experiential and simulation-based learning grounded in a professional code of ethics.

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Major, Minor

Field of Study

Business

Format

Lamoni Campus

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Finance Major Curriculum

BA Degree – Finance Major
In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Finance must complete a concentration of 36 semester hours in Accounting, Business, and Economics including:
- ACCT2310 Financial Accounting – 3 s.h.
- ACCT2320 Managerial Accounting – 3 s.h.
- BUAD3370 Corporate Finance and Financial Modeling – 3 s.h.
- BUAD3380 Principles of Business Finance – 3 s.h.
- BUAD4100 Investment Analysis – 3 s.h.
- BUAD4190 Innovations in Finance – 3 s.h.
- BUAD4220 Seminar in Accounting and Finance – 3 s.h.
- ECON1320 Principles of Microeconomics – 3 s.h.
- ECON2100 Introductory Economic Data Analysis – 3 s.h.
- ECON3200 Public Finance – 3 s.h.
- ECON3320 Money and Banking – 3 s.h.
Choose 1 of the following 4 courses:
- BUAD3320 Principles of Management – 3 s.h.
- BUAD3340 Business Law – 3 s.h.
- BUAD3420 International Finance – 3 s.h.
- ECON3430 Managerial Economics – 3 s.h.
Courses Required for General Education:
- ECON1300 Principles of Macroeconomics – 3 s.h.
- MATH1280 College Algebra – 3 s.h.
- MATH1370 Statistics for Sciences – 3 s.h.
Strongly Recommended:
- BUAD4120 Internship in Finance – 3 s.h.
- BUAD3310 Principles of Sales – 3 s.h.
- Membership in Investment Club
Courses Offered
- ACCT2310Financial Accounting
  ACCT2310 Financial Accounting - 3 s.h.
  An introduction to the study of accounting dealing with the preparation and analysis of the balance sheet, income statement, and related accounting records. Prerequisites: One MATH course.
- ACCT2320Managerial Accounting
  ACCT2320 Managerial Accounting - 3 s.h.
  The selection and analysis of accounting information for internal use by management. Prerequisite: ACCT2310.
- BUAD3310Principles of Sales
  BUAD3310 Principles of Sales - 3 s.h.
  Principles of Sales is designed to expose students to the many functions of modern sales and sales management including topics such as the selling process, the buying process, creating value in buyer-seller relationships, prospecting, sales call planning, communicating the message, negotiating for win-win solutions, promoting trust, closing the sale, as well as how to motivate, compensate and train sales people.
- BUAD3320Principles of Management
  BUAD3320 Principles of Management - 3 s.h.
  Fundamentals of planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling business activity. Prerequisites: Junior standing.
- BUAD3340Business Law
  BUAD3340 Business Law - 3 s.h.
  Study of legal rules governing the usual business transactions and relations. Consideration of selected cases in areas such as contracts, agency, sales, negotiable instruments, private property, and bankruptcy. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.
- BUAD3370Corporate Finance and Financial Modeling
  BUAD3370 Corporate Finance and Financial Modeling - 3 s.h.
  An introduction to the fundamental issues of modern finance facing firms, including investment and financing decisions, interactions with capital markets, financial analysis, and business forecasting. Topics are taught with a focus on a code of ethics and professional standards guided by industry best practices.
- BUAD3380Principles of Business Finance
  BUAD3380 Principles of Business Finance - 3 s.h.
  A study of principles and problems basic to a business firm’s decisions in planning for and managing financial resources for the purpose of maximizing the value of these resources. Prerequisites: ACCT2320, ECON1320, MATH1360 and junior standing.
- BUAD3420International Finance
  BUAD3420 International Finance - 3 s.h.
  An examination of the financial techniques utilized in global organizations and the international financial markets with which they interact. A focus is placed on how financial leaders can make ethically grounded decisions, while navigating the strategic and financial challenges facing global businesses today.
- BUAD4100Investment Analysis (also ECON4100)
  BUAD4100 Investment Analysis (also ECON4100) - 3 s.h.
  A study of the fundamental principles underlying the analysis of investments. Prerequisites: ACCT2320, BUAD3380, and ECON1320. +This course is only offered every other year.
- BUAD4120Internship in Finance
  BUAD4120 Internship in Finance - 1-3 s.h.
  An internship that allows students to work with professionals who are in career areas relating to the field of finance. The student will play an active role in identifying potential field sponsors. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 hours. (Graded on a Pass/ Fail basis.) Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent.
- BUAD4190Innovations in Finance
  BUAD4190 Innovations in Finance - 3 s.h.
  An exploration of new technologies that are disrupting the financial services industry, including artificial intelligence, deep learning, blockchain technology and open APIs. Includes an examination of fintech start-ups that are driving change in business models, products, applications and customer user interface.
- BUAD4220Seminar in Accounting and Finance
  BUAD4220 Seminar in Accounting and Finance - 3 s.h.
  A comprehensive capstone course for students majoring in Finance that integrates material from previous courses taken in the major and explores a wide range of finance-related topics, including the ethical issues affecting the current financial environment of business firms. Pre-requisites: BUAD3370, BUAD3380.
- ECON1300Principles of Macroeconomics
  ECON1300 Principles of Macroeconomics - 3 s.h.
  Analysis of the fundamental principles of the American economic system, centering on price, national income, international trade and finance, fiscal policy, monetary policy, money, and banking. Prerequisite: 1 year high school algebra; geometry recommended. ELO5 Social Science - World Citizenship, ELO5 Social Science - Innovation
- ECON1320Principles of Microeconomics
  ECON1320 Principles of Microeconomics - 3 s.h.
  Analysis of the fundamental principles of the American economic system, centering on price, production, market structures, and a survey of contemporary economic problems, e.g. sustainability. ELO5 Social Science - Sustainability
- ECON2100Introductory Economic Data Analysis
  ECON2100 Introductory Economic Data Analysis - 3 s.h.
  An introduction to economic data and statistical techniques commonly applied in business settings. Topics include understanding the basics of data interpretation, manipulation, and visualization. Students will learn how to carry out and interpret basic linear regression and other methods of statistical analysis in Excel.
- ECON3200Public Finance
  ECON3200 Public Finance - 3 s.h.
  An examination of the taxation policies and expenditure programs of the public sector. Related topics include public goods, income distribution, and public choice theory. Prerequisite: ECON1320. ELO5 Social Science - Equality, ELO5 Social Science - Equality and Peace. Offered odd years Spring. +This course is only offered every other year.
- ECON3320Money and Banking
  ECON3320 Money and Banking - 3 s.h.
  A study of monetary institutions, monetary theory and policy implications, and the principles of our banking system. Prerequisite: ECON1320. +This course is only offered every other year.
- ECON3430Managerial Economics
  ECON3430 Managerial Economics - 3 s.h.
  Considers the business enterprise as an economic and social institution. Particular attention is given to the theory of the firm and the application of the theory in problem-solving. Prerequisites: MATH1360 and ECON3350. +This course is only offered every other year.
- MATH1280College Algebra
  MATH1280 College Algebra - 3 s.h.
  Solutions of polynomial, rational and radical equations, systems of equations, matrices, sequences, series, functions, exponentials. Prerequisite: 2 years high school algebra. ELO6 Math, GE2B Foundational Skills-Mathematics/Quantitative.
- MATH1370Statistics for Sciences
  MATH1370 Statistics for Sciences - 3 s.h.
  Data analysis and measures of central tendency, dispersion, and correlation. Introduction to probability. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Bivariate regression. ANOVA. Introduction to nonparametric techniques. Prerequisite: 1 year high school algebra. ELO6 Math, GE2B Foundational Skills-Mathematics/Quantitative.
ACCT2310Financial Accounting ACCT2320Managerial Accounting BUAD3310Principles of Sales BUAD3320Principles of Management BUAD3340Business Law BUAD3370Corporate Finance and Financial Modeling BUAD3380Principles of Business Finance BUAD3420International Finance BUAD4100Investment Analysis (also ECON4100) BUAD4120Internship in Finance BUAD4190Innovations in Finance BUAD4220Seminar in Accounting and Finance ECON1300Principles of Macroeconomics ECON1320Principles of Microeconomics ECON2100Introductory Economic Data Analysis ECON3200Public Finance ECON3320Money and Banking ECON3430Managerial Economics MATH1280College Algebra MATH1370Statistics for Sciences
Course Descriptions

ACCT2310 Financial Accounting - 3 s.h.
An introduction to the study of accounting dealing with the preparation and analysis of the balance sheet, income statement, and related accounting records. Prerequisites: One MATH course.

ACCT2320 Managerial Accounting - 3 s.h.
The selection and analysis of accounting information for internal use by management. Prerequisite: ACCT2310.

BUAD3310 Principles of Sales - 3 s.h.
Principles of Sales is designed to expose students to the many functions of modern sales and sales management including topics such as the selling process, the buying process, creating value in buyer-seller relationships, prospecting, sales call planning, communicating the message, negotiating for win-win solutions, promoting trust, closing the sale, as well as how to motivate, compensate and train sales people.

BUAD3320 Principles of Management - 3 s.h.
Fundamentals of planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling business activity. Prerequisites: Junior standing.

BUAD3340 Business Law - 3 s.h.
Study of legal rules governing the usual business transactions and relations. Consideration of selected cases in areas such as contracts, agency, sales, negotiable instruments, private property, and bankruptcy. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.

BUAD3370 Corporate Finance and Financial Modeling - 3 s.h.
An introduction to the fundamental issues of modern finance facing firms, including investment and financing decisions, interactions with capital markets, financial analysis, and business forecasting. Topics are taught with a focus on a code of ethics and professional standards guided by industry best practices.

BUAD3380 Principles of Business Finance - 3 s.h.
A study of principles and problems basic to a business firm’s decisions in planning for and managing financial resources for the purpose of maximizing the value of these resources. Prerequisites: ACCT2320, ECON1320, MATH1360 and junior standing.

BUAD3420 International Finance - 3 s.h.
An examination of the financial techniques utilized in global organizations and the international financial markets with which they interact. A focus is placed on how financial leaders can make ethically grounded decisions, while navigating the strategic and financial challenges facing global businesses today.

BUAD4100 Investment Analysis (also ECON4100) - 3 s.h.
A study of the fundamental principles underlying the analysis of investments. Prerequisites: ACCT2320, BUAD3380, and ECON1320. +This course is only offered every other year.

BUAD4120 Internship in Finance - 1-3 s.h.
An internship that allows students to work with professionals who are in career areas relating to the field of finance. The student will play an active role in identifying potential field sponsors. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 hours. (Graded on a Pass/ Fail basis.) Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent.

BUAD4190 Innovations in Finance - 3 s.h.
An exploration of new technologies that are disrupting the financial services industry, including artificial intelligence, deep learning, blockchain technology and open APIs. Includes an examination of fintech start-ups that are driving change in business models, products, applications and customer user interface.

BUAD4220 Seminar in Accounting and Finance - 3 s.h.
A comprehensive capstone course for students majoring in Finance that integrates material from previous courses taken in the major and explores a wide range of finance-related topics, including the ethical issues affecting the current financial environment of business firms. Pre-requisites: BUAD3370, BUAD3380.

ECON1300 Principles of Macroeconomics - 3 s.h.
Analysis of the fundamental principles of the American economic system, centering on price, national income, international trade and finance, fiscal policy, monetary policy, money, and banking. Prerequisite: 1 year high school algebra; geometry recommended. ELO5 Social Science - World Citizenship, ELO5 Social Science - Innovation

ECON1320 Principles of Microeconomics - 3 s.h.
Analysis of the fundamental principles of the American economic system, centering on price, production, market structures, and a survey of contemporary economic problems, e.g. sustainability. ELO5 Social Science - Sustainability

ECON2100 Introductory Economic Data Analysis - 3 s.h.
An introduction to economic data and statistical techniques commonly applied in business settings. Topics include understanding the basics of data interpretation, manipulation, and visualization. Students will learn how to carry out and interpret basic linear regression and other methods of statistical analysis in Excel.

ECON3200 Public Finance - 3 s.h.
An examination of the taxation policies and expenditure programs of the public sector. Related topics include public goods, income distribution, and public choice theory. Prerequisite: ECON1320. ELO5 Social Science - Equality, ELO5 Social Science - Equality and Peace. Offered odd years Spring. +This course is only offered every other year.

ECON3320 Money and Banking - 3 s.h.
A study of monetary institutions, monetary theory and policy implications, and the principles of our banking system. Prerequisite: ECON1320. +This course is only offered every other year.

ECON3430 Managerial Economics - 3 s.h.
Considers the business enterprise as an economic and social institution. Particular attention is given to the theory of the firm and the application of the theory in problem-solving. Prerequisites: MATH1360 and ECON3350. +This course is only offered every other year.

MATH1280 College Algebra - 3 s.h.
Solutions of polynomial, rational and radical equations, systems of equations, matrices, sequences, series, functions, exponentials. Prerequisite: 2 years high school algebra. ELO6 Math, GE2B Foundational Skills-Mathematics/Quantitative.

MATH1370 Statistics for Sciences - 3 s.h.
Data analysis and measures of central tendency, dispersion, and correlation. Introduction to probability. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Bivariate regression. ANOVA. Introduction to nonparametric techniques. Prerequisite: 1 year high school algebra. ELO6 Math, GE2B Foundational Skills-Mathematics/Quantitative.
Finance Minor
Minor in Finance (18 s.h.)
- ACCT2310 Financial Accounting – 3 s.h.
- ACCT2320 Managerial Accounting – 3 s.h.
- BUAD1400 Personal Finance – 3 s.h.
- BUAD3380 Principles of Business Finance – 3 s.h.
- BUAD4100 Investment Analysis – 3 s.h.
- ECON3200 Public Finance – 3 s.h.
Courses Offered
- ACCT2310Financial Accounting
  ACCT2310 Financial Accounting - 3 s.h.
  An introduction to the study of accounting dealing with the preparation and analysis of the balance sheet, income statement, and related accounting records. Prerequisites: One MATH course.
- ACCT2320Managerial Accounting
  ACCT2320 Managerial Accounting - 3 s.h.
  The selection and analysis of accounting information for internal use by management. Prerequisite: ACCT2310.
- BUAD1400Personal Finance
  BUAD1400 Personal Finance - 3 s.h.
  An overview of personal financial management, including investment, taxation, insurance and credit.
- BUAD3380Principles of Business Finance
  BUAD3380 Principles of Business Finance - 3 s.h.
  A study of principles and problems basic to a business firm’s decisions in planning for and managing financial resources for the purpose of maximizing the value of these resources. Prerequisites: ACCT2320, ECON1320, MATH1360 and junior standing.
- BUAD4100Investment Analysis (also ECON4100)
  BUAD4100 Investment Analysis (also ECON4100) - 3 s.h.
  A study of the fundamental principles underlying the analysis of investments. Prerequisites: ACCT2320, BUAD3380, and ECON1320. +This course is only offered every other year.
- ECON3200Public Finance
  ECON3200 Public Finance - 3 s.h.
  An examination of the taxation policies and expenditure programs of the public sector. Related topics include public goods, income distribution, and public choice theory. Prerequisite: ECON1320. ELO5 Social Science - Equality, ELO5 Social Science - Equality and Peace. Offered odd years Spring. +This course is only offered every other year.
ACCT2310Financial Accounting ACCT2320Managerial Accounting BUAD1400Personal Finance BUAD3380Principles of Business Finance BUAD4100Investment Analysis (also ECON4100) ECON3200Public Finance
Course Descriptions

ACCT2310 Financial Accounting - 3 s.h.
An introduction to the study of accounting dealing with the preparation and analysis of the balance sheet, income statement, and related accounting records. Prerequisites: One MATH course.

ACCT2320 Managerial Accounting - 3 s.h.
The selection and analysis of accounting information for internal use by management. Prerequisite: ACCT2310.

BUAD1400 Personal Finance - 3 s.h.
An overview of personal financial management, including investment, taxation, insurance and credit.

BUAD3380 Principles of Business Finance - 3 s.h.
A study of principles and problems basic to a business firm’s decisions in planning for and managing financial resources for the purpose of maximizing the value of these resources. Prerequisites: ACCT2320, ECON1320, MATH1360 and junior standing.

BUAD4100 Investment Analysis (also ECON4100) - 3 s.h.
A study of the fundamental principles underlying the analysis of investments. Prerequisites: ACCT2320, BUAD3380, and ECON1320. +This course is only offered every other year.

ECON3200 Public Finance - 3 s.h.
An examination of the taxation policies and expenditure programs of the public sector. Related topics include public goods, income distribution, and public choice theory. Prerequisite: ECON1320. ELO5 Social Science - Equality, ELO5 Social Science - Equality and Peace. Offered odd years Spring. +This course is only offered every other year.
Economics Minor
Minor in Economics (18 s.h.)
- ECON1300 Principles of Macroeconomics – 3 s.h.
- ECON1320 Principles of Microeconomics – 3 s.h.
- ECON2100 Introductory Economic Data Analysis – 3 s.h.
- ECON3200 Public Finance – 3 s.h.
- ECON3220 Economics of Sports – 3 s.h.
- ECON3320 Money and Banking – 3 s.h.
Courses Offered
- ECON1300Principles of Macroeconomics
  ECON1300 Principles of Macroeconomics - 3 s.h.
  Analysis of the fundamental principles of the American economic system, centering on price, national income, international trade and finance, fiscal policy, monetary policy, money, and banking. Prerequisite: 1 year high school algebra; geometry recommended. ELO5 Social Science - World Citizenship, ELO5 Social Science - Innovation
- ECON1320Principles of Microeconomics
  ECON1320 Principles of Microeconomics - 3 s.h.
  Analysis of the fundamental principles of the American economic system, centering on price, production, market structures, and a survey of contemporary economic problems, e.g. sustainability. ELO5 Social Science - Sustainability
- ECON2100Introductory Economic Data Analysis
  ECON2100 Introductory Economic Data Analysis - 3 s.h.
  An introduction to economic data and statistical techniques commonly applied in business settings. Topics include understanding the basics of data interpretation, manipulation, and visualization. Students will learn how to carry out and interpret basic linear regression and other methods of statistical analysis in Excel.
- ECON3200Public Finance
  ECON3200 Public Finance - 3 s.h.
  An examination of the taxation policies and expenditure programs of the public sector. Related topics include public goods, income distribution, and public choice theory. Prerequisite: ECON1320. ELO5 Social Science - Equality, ELO5 Social Science - Equality and Peace. Offered odd years Spring. +This course is only offered every other year.
- ECON3220Economics of Sports
  ECON3220 Economics of Sports - 3 s.h.
  An application of economic theory to the business of sports. Areas include labor economics, public finance, and the theory of the firm. Prerequisite: ECON1320 and either two MATH courses or MATH1360.
- ECON3320Money and Banking
  ECON3320 Money and Banking - 3 s.h.
  A study of monetary institutions, monetary theory and policy implications, and the principles of our banking system. Prerequisite: ECON1320. +This course is only offered every other year.
ECON1300Principles of Macroeconomics ECON1320Principles of Microeconomics ECON2100Introductory Economic Data Analysis ECON3200Public Finance ECON3220Economics of Sports ECON3320Money and Banking
Course Descriptions

ECON1300 Principles of Macroeconomics - 3 s.h.
Analysis of the fundamental principles of the American economic system, centering on price, national income, international trade and finance, fiscal policy, monetary policy, money, and banking. Prerequisite: 1 year high school algebra; geometry recommended. ELO5 Social Science - World Citizenship, ELO5 Social Science - Innovation

ECON1320 Principles of Microeconomics - 3 s.h.
Analysis of the fundamental principles of the American economic system, centering on price, production, market structures, and a survey of contemporary economic problems, e.g. sustainability. ELO5 Social Science - Sustainability

ECON2100 Introductory Economic Data Analysis - 3 s.h.
An introduction to economic data and statistical techniques commonly applied in business settings. Topics include understanding the basics of data interpretation, manipulation, and visualization. Students will learn how to carry out and interpret basic linear regression and other methods of statistical analysis in Excel.

ECON3200 Public Finance - 3 s.h.
An examination of the taxation policies and expenditure programs of the public sector. Related topics include public goods, income distribution, and public choice theory. Prerequisite: ECON1320. ELO5 Social Science - Equality, ELO5 Social Science - Equality and Peace. Offered odd years Spring. +This course is only offered every other year.

ECON3220 Economics of Sports - 3 s.h.
An application of economic theory to the business of sports. Areas include labor economics, public finance, and the theory of the firm. Prerequisite: ECON1320 and either two MATH courses or MATH1360.

ECON3320 Money and Banking - 3 s.h.
A study of monetary institutions, monetary theory and policy implications, and the principles of our banking system. Prerequisite: ECON1320. +This course is only offered every other year.
Data Science for Economics Certificate
Students wishing to earn the Data Analytics for Economics certificate must complete the following 18 credit hours with Graceland University.
- ECON2100 Introductory Economic Data Analysis – 3 s.h.
- ECON3220 Economics of Sports – 3 s.h.
- ECON3430 Managerial Economics – 3 s.h.
- CSIT1100 Principles of Computing – 3 s.h.
- DSCI1500 Beginning Data Science and Analytics – 3 s.h.
- DSCI4700 Capstone for Data Analytics Certificates – 3 s.h.
Courses Offered
- CSIT1100Principles of Computing
  CSIT1100 Principles of Computing - 3 s.h.
  An introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming through extensive practice developing software in the Python language. Fundamental terminology and topics such as integrated development environments, variables, data types, control structures, functions, and objects will be covered. ELO4 Global Learning - Innovation
- DSCI1500Beginning Data Science and Data Analytics
  DSCI1500 Beginning Data Science and Data Analytics - 3 s.h.
  Introduction to the basic methods of analysis in Data Science and Data Analytics. This course introduces students to the basic statistical methods, coding applications, problem solving, and data integrity issues common to the field.
- DSCI4700Capstone for Data Analytics Certificates
  DSCI4700 Capstone for Data Analytics Certificates - 3 s.h.
  The course covers the basic aspects of a complete data analytics project. Students will use data sets obtained from community partners. Students will work in teams with each team producing a problem definition in conjunction with the client, conducting the proposed analysis directed at providing insight into the problem, and disseminating the results of the analysis in written and oral form.
- ECON2100Introductory Economic Data Analysis
  ECON2100 Introductory Economic Data Analysis - 3 s.h.
  An introduction to economic data and statistical techniques commonly applied in business settings. Topics include understanding the basics of data interpretation, manipulation, and visualization. Students will learn how to carry out and interpret basic linear regression and other methods of statistical analysis in Excel.
- ECON3220Economics of Sports
  ECON3220 Economics of Sports - 3 s.h.
  An application of economic theory to the business of sports. Areas include labor economics, public finance, and the theory of the firm. Prerequisite: ECON1320 and either two MATH courses or MATH1360.
- ECON3430Managerial Economics
  ECON3430 Managerial Economics - 3 s.h.
  Considers the business enterprise as an economic and social institution. Particular attention is given to the theory of the firm and the application of the theory in problem-solving. Prerequisites: MATH1360 and ECON3350. +This course is only offered every other year.
CSIT1100Principles of Computing DSCI1500Beginning Data Science and Data Analytics DSCI4700Capstone for Data Analytics Certificates ECON2100Introductory Economic Data Analysis ECON3220Economics of Sports ECON3430Managerial Economics
Course Descriptions

CSIT1100 Principles of Computing - 3 s.h.
An introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming through extensive practice developing software in the Python language. Fundamental terminology and topics such as integrated development environments, variables, data types, control structures, functions, and objects will be covered. ELO4 Global Learning - Innovation

DSCI1500 Beginning Data Science and Data Analytics - 3 s.h.
Introduction to the basic methods of analysis in Data Science and Data Analytics. This course introduces students to the basic statistical methods, coding applications, problem solving, and data integrity issues common to the field.

DSCI4700 Capstone for Data Analytics Certificates - 3 s.h.
The course covers the basic aspects of a complete data analytics project. Students will use data sets obtained from community partners. Students will work in teams with each team producing a problem definition in conjunction with the client, conducting the proposed analysis directed at providing insight into the problem, and disseminating the results of the analysis in written and oral form.

ECON2100 Introductory Economic Data Analysis - 3 s.h.
An introduction to economic data and statistical techniques commonly applied in business settings. Topics include understanding the basics of data interpretation, manipulation, and visualization. Students will learn how to carry out and interpret basic linear regression and other methods of statistical analysis in Excel.

ECON3220 Economics of Sports - 3 s.h.
An application of economic theory to the business of sports. Areas include labor economics, public finance, and the theory of the firm. Prerequisite: ECON1320 and either two MATH courses or MATH1360.

ECON3430 Managerial Economics - 3 s.h.
Considers the business enterprise as an economic and social institution. Particular attention is given to the theory of the firm and the application of the theory in problem-solving. Prerequisites: MATH1360 and ECON3350. +This course is only offered every other year.

Exceptional Finance Major Faculty

Sehwan Kim, PhD Assistant Professor of Sport Management View Bio

Ioseb "Soso" Gabelaia, PhD Assistant Professor of Business View Bio

Jacques Hendieh, DBA Assistant Professor of Accounting View Bio

Yong Wang, PhD Assistant Professor of Sport Management View Bio

Robert Poulton, PhD Professor of Economics View Bio

Paul Binnicker Director Center Graduate Studies, Adjunct Faculty - Business Administration View Bio

Jeff McElroy, EdD Department Chair - C.H. Sandage School of Business, Professor of Business Administration, Sam Walton Fellow View Bio

Steve Anders, PhD Distinguished Professor of Economics View Bio

Max Pitt, MBA, CMA Associate Professor of Business View Bio

Why Choose a Degree in Finance at Graceland?

Graceland’s finance major is designed to complement other business-related majors, allowing for seamless double or even triple majors that deliver a greater degree of specialization and preparation for the most popular jobs in the modern business world. The finance major program’s curriculum is built on the founding principle of preparing students to be socially aware and ready to launch careers that will make the world a better place.

We’ll provide you with opportunities to hone your skills by participating in the Graceland University Investment Club. The collaborative environment at Graceland offers students close working relationships with their peers and professors, enhanced by a highly engaged alumni base offering access to and ability to build a strong professional network.

Career Growth Ahead

Graceland’s finance major is built on coursework in finance, economics, mathematics, and accounting that will provide you with strong quantitative, critical, and analytical thinking skills required to be successful in this industry. A Finance major from Graceland University can help to prepare you for these careers:

Credit Analyst
Securities Trader
Financial Analyst
Risk Specialist
Financial Planner
Investment Banker
Actuary

…and many other exciting fields.

Tuition & Aid

99% of students on the Lamoni campus receive financial aid.

As you consider college, you want a simple, easy-to-understand formula designed to ensure that the one-of-a-kind Graceland Experience is within reach for your family. Undergraduate tuition includes our unique Transformational Leadership major, and we offer generous financial aid and scholarships to all of our students, making Graceland as affordable, if not moreso, than most public universities.

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