Economics at Binghamton

BingUStudent
Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:18:52 +0000

SOM’s major in Finance is quite a bit different than Financial Economics. Finance is a concentration within the Management major of the School of Management. It involves taking, in addition to the standard Management curriculum, an additional 4+ classes in topics that relate to investment, corporate finance, and other topics related to careers in commercial banking, corporate finance, or investment banking. A major in Management with a concentration in Finance focuses on preparing our students for such a career.

A major in Financial Economics takes place in Harpur and focuses on economic models and econometrics. This degree is much more theoretical in nature than the SOM degree. It focuses on economic theory and the economic models that are central to understanding of the financial sector.

There is some overlap in the two majors. Both majors would take introductory courses in economics. The Financial Economics major also includes two business classes from SOM, Financial Accounting and Financial Management.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

Sincerely,
Rob Clark