BS in Finance Degree Plan
The Jindal School Bachelor of Science in Finance requires 120 semester credit hours to complete. For the latest information about academic degree plans, course catalogs and course information, please visit the BS in Finance page of the UT Dallas Undergraduate Catalog.
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“SCH” indicates “Semester Credit Hours.”
*These details apply to the most recent catalog. Catalogs from previous years are available online at the main UT Dallas Catalog page. Please contact the JSOM Academic Advising Office if you have further questions. See catalog for course requirements.
Upgrade your Finance Degree
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Finance can prepare for certain career paths by choosing a specialized concentration. Each concentration includes core courses plus concentration electives. Please note that students can earn their Bachelor of Science in Finance degree without choosing a concentration.
Concentrations – BS in Finance
With six career-focused concentrations, this curriculum can prepare you for just about any job in finance.
See our Finance Concentrations catalog for course requirements for each concentration.
Students who choose the financial technology (“FinTech”) concentration combine knowledge in finance, real estate or risk management with programming and data analytics. Students who complete this concentration should be equipped with the skills increasingly demanded by the marketplace today.
See FinTech information in the catalog.
Students can pursue a BS in Finance without specializing in a specific area. The Financial Management concentration offers maximum flexibility, allowing students to choose from a wide range of upper-division finance courses as guided electives instead of following a fixed concentration track. This option provides a well-rounded foundation in various finance disciplines while enabling students to tailor their coursework to their interests and career goals.
See Financial Management information in the catalog.
Students who choose this concentration focus on the skills necessary to manage the financial problems of a firm. Roles typically include investment decisions, funding and capital structuring. Students completing this concentration pursue careers as corporate financial analysts, consultants, private equity capitalists, etc.
See Corporate Finance information in the catalog.
The Investment concentration equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to analyze financial markets, manage investment portfolios and assess asset valuation. The courses specific to this concentration cover key topics, such as equity and fixed-income securities, derivatives, portfolio management and financial risk analysis. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in asset management, investment banking, financial advisory and related fields.
See Investment information in the catalog.
Students who choose this concentration will learn both the qualitative and quantitative tools necessary to enter one of the many different areas within real estate, including investment analysis, consulting, brokerage, appraisal, development and corporate asset management.
See Real Estate Finance Concentration information in the catalog.
Students who choose this concentration will learn both the qualitative and quantitative tools necessary to enter one of the many different areas within the risk management and insurance industries.
See Risk Management and Insurance Technology information in the catalog.
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Mallory Hubbard, Class of 2018
The finance program embraces student diversity in meaningful ways. Through working with others in a variety of project-based courses, I was able to gain valuable interpersonal skills – which I am proud to be bringing to the workforce.
Vivek Sinha , Class of 2020
Dr. Peabody and the finance team at JSOM work with you to make sure that whatever sector of finance you pursue, you will be prepared. Anyone seriously considering a career in finance whether it be in banking, consulting, private equity or even hedge funds, should apply to the BS in Finance program. You will have personalized planning and advice at your disposal at any time that will help set you up for a successful career.
Luke Lessig, Class of 2020
The unique mix of high quality instructors and coursework, numerous professional and informative student organizations, industry connections and career guidance through the CMC, and supportive, knowledgeable fellow students has helped me define my career goals and work towards them. I have no doubt that the education I’ve received in the BS in Finance program at the Jindal School of Management has more than prepared me for a top career in finance.
Sarah Mayanja, Class of 2019
As a transfer student, I came to UT Dallas with little exposure to the financial services industry, but had strong motivation to learn anything necessary to be successful. The finance program at UT Dallas empowered me to reach out to mentors and apply for jobs in areas that led to growth opportunities and enabled me to build on the knowledge taught in my classes.
Start your Undergraduate Application
Before you apply, get familiar with the application process for Jindal School undergraduate programs at UT Dallas.
How to Apply