In the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration's financial markets and economic analysis concentration, students explore concepts in investments, financial markets and financial institutions in the context of complex international economies. Students emerge prepared to analyze multifaceted market functions and to make agile, intelligent decisions in the world of investments and trade.
Program Overview
The stock market rises and falls with such volatility that it can be difficult to discern what factors do and do not dictate its movements. If you dig into the facts, however, it is possible to crack the code to domestic and international markets and understand the complexities of the market in the context of the economy and society at large.
In addition to financial markets and economic analysis coursework, students in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration's financial markets and economic analysis concentration complete two innovative sequences as part of the BSBA core. Both the professional readiness sequence and the technology and predictive analytics sequences were developed by the Helzberg School of Management based on market research and consultation with hiring managers at area corporations to prepare students for the evolving workplace. Students also have the option to pursue Excel certifications as part of their studies.
The Helzberg School of Management is an AACSB*-accredited business school, an achievement only 5% of all business schools in the world can claim. Students in the Helzberg School of Management emerge from their bachelor's education as leaders of competence and conscience.
*Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Learning Outcomes
- Exhibit skills in personal responsibility, awareness of self and others, ability to work effectively in groups, and ability to foster positive team dynamics.
- Identify and analyze personal ethical problems to propose and defend an appropriate course of action as well as identify and analyze issues in corporate social responsibility to propose and defend an appropriate course of action.
- Define, describe and demonstrate foundational business knowledge.
- Integrate relevant cultural, social, political, historical, geographic and environmental factors into the analysis of business issues and the development of an appropriate course of action.
- Identify, access and analyze relevant quantitative and qualitative information to develop, select and evaluate appropriate courses of action.
- Produce and deliver effective written products and oral communications in a variety of contexts using effective technologies.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the program are prepared to analyze multifaceted market functions and to make agile, intelligent decisions in the world of investments and trade.
Financial Analyst
Economic Analyst
Trade Specialist
Stock Broker
Investment Banker
Bond Trader
Financial Planner
Market Research Analyst
Course Map
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Popular Courses
This course is designed to introduce students to business analytics. Students will obtain an intermediate level of Excel proficiency and pass the Excel Certification exam, use descriptive statistics to better understand business problems, display and visualize descriptive statistics as a form of business communication, use proper visualization techniques in appropriate modern programs, and understand the basic formulation of solving a business question with data and identify appropriate communication techniques.
Students will be able to identify business use cases for predictive analytics, apply and interpret Exploratory Data Analysis output; identify basics of inferential statistics for business problems, use regression as a predictive modeling tool, use other forecasting tools and models to solve business problems, extract data from external sources, apply time series methods and modern analytics programs such as R, and communicate results of data analysis.
An introduction to the development of an investment philosophy. The emphasis is on the development of a conceptual framework to implement that philosophy through an analysis of the appropriate analytical tools and methodologies. Specific topics include risk quantification, fundamental and technical analysis, ratio analysis applied to individual equities and the timing of investments.
Overviews the financial and derivatives markets and the institutional environment in which these markets operate. Instruments traded in these markets (equities, bonds, currencies, options, futures, swaps, etc.) and the principles underlying price determination of these instruments is covered. The course also covers ALM (Asset Liability Management) for financial institutions.
Degree Info
- Internships: Rockhurst University’s Center for Career Development helps students search for internships consistent with their interests.
- Networking: Students have tons of opportunities to network with prospective employers both through the College of Business and Technology and Rockhurst University Center for Career Development events such as Leadership & Ethics Day, Dinner with the Industry and Meet the Firms.
- Magis Leaders Program: Students have the opportunity to apply for a year-long, enhanced professional readiness program. With their mentor from the community, each student in the program will assess and adjust their personal and professional skills to enhance their performance in organizational settings.
- Regional Finance Competition: Students participate in — and many have won — the Gould Scholastic Award competition for substantial cash prizes.
- Capstone Project: Students complete their bachelor's education by developing a complete business concept responding to a social need that they identify.
- 4+1 Master's Path: Earn a bachelor's and master's degree in only five years! Learn more about the program here.
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