University of Southern Indiana

What you'll study

This degree combines core business foundations with specialised finance and financial services coursework. Early study covers business fundamentals such as financial and managerial accounting, micro- and macroeconomics, business law and statistics. Major-level courses typically include corporate finance, investments, financial markets and institutions, financial statement analysis, risk management and insurance, and personal financial planning.

Students also take applied and quantitative modules such as financial modelling, spreadsheet-based analysis, and econometrics or business statistics. Many programmes include a capstone or integrative course in which students work on real-world financial projects, and opportunities to complete an internship or practicum with regional employers to build hands-on experience.

• Introductory and intermediate financial accounting
• Corporate finance and capital budgeting
• Investments, portfolio theory and valuation
• Financial markets, institutions and instruments
• Financial statement analysis and reporting
• Risk management, insurance and derivatives
• Personal financial planning and wealth management
• Quantitative methods, financial modelling and information systems
• Capstone project and internship/practicum options

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent. Typical admissions consideration includes academic performance in senior-year subjects with an emphasis on mathematics; applicants who have completed college-level coursework, AP or dual-enrolment credits may receive advanced standing.

Standard application materials include official transcripts and a completed application. Standardised test scores (such as SAT or ACT) may be optional depending on current institutional policy. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through recognised tests or equivalent qualifications, and provide certified academic records and credential evaluations where required.

Successful candidates benefit from preparatory experience in algebra, pre-calculus or statistics, and from extracurricular exposure to business or finance through clubs, part-time work or volunteer activities.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles in the financial sector and in business more broadly. Common entry-level and early-career positions include financial analyst, credit analyst, treasury analyst, staff accountant, loan officer, client associate in wealth management, and insurance underwriting or claims roles.

With experience or additional professional credentials, alumni progress into corporate finance and treasury leadership, portfolio management, financial planning and advisory, commercial or investment banking, risk management, and executive roles in companies and non-profit organisations. The degree also provides a foundation for professional certifications (for example CFP, CFA-level study, or accounting qualifications) and for graduate study such as an MBA or master’s in finance.

Why study at University of Southern Indiana

The University of Southern Indiana offers a learning environment with small class sizes and direct access to faculty who combine academic and practitioner experience. The programme emphasises applied learning—through internships, client projects and experiential assignments—that helps students translate classroom theory into workplace skills.

Located in the Evansville region, the university maintains links with local and regional employers across banking, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors, supporting internship and job placement opportunities. Students can also participate in finance and business student organisations, networking events and career services dedicated to preparing candidates for interviews, resume development and professional certification pathways.

Overall, the programme is designed to build quantitative competence, ethical decision-making and practical experience to prepare graduates for careers in finance and financial services or for further professional study.