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Why Major in Financial Economics?

Advance your analytical skills to prepare for a career in corporate finance.

UMBC’s B.S. in Financial Economics is a highly structured program that is quantitatively and analytically oriented. Explore your interests in banking, money management, investments, insurance, and so much more. In addition to the common core, the B.S. has additional required courses in finance, accounting, quantitative economics, mathematics, critical thinking, and computer science. If you’re anticipating a career in corporate finance and the financial services sector of the economy, this is the program for you.

You’ll graduate with the confidence to enter the private sector or in government, for work and study leading to professional certification, and for graduate study.

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What Are My Career Options Studying Financial Economics?

With a B.S. degree in Financial Economics you will be prepared for entry level positions in the private sector or in government, for work and study leading to professional certification, and for graduate study.

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You’ll be required to submit your official transcript and international transcript (if applicable). You may also choose to submit standardized test scores and/or letters of recommendation.

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Admissions Staff

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