Bachelor of Science in Financial Management

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• Minor in Financial Management

  A minor in Financial Management requires FIN 3050, 3070, 3080, 3120, and either FIN 3060 or FIN 3110.

  Please note that both FIN 3060 and 3110 have prerequisites of STAT 2300/2301 (or STAT 3090/3091) and ACCT 2010. Additionally, these statistics courses may have their own prerequisites. FIN 3060 or 3110 with a grade of C or better is the prerequisite for all other FIN courses required for the minor.

• Internships

  Summer internships are a great opportunity to gain knowledge of the field and often lead to job offers with that firm. Internship opportunities are posted through the Career Center for Professional Development.

  Finance majors and minors can complete summer internships for credit by signing up for one to three credit hours of FIN 3990 in the summer. These internships must be full-time positions that last at least six weeks and involve in-depth finance responsibilities. Students apply to the course coordinator for pre-approval of their internship, complete detailed logs, and write a paper on their experience. For more information, contact John Alexander.

• Tutoring/Reviews

  Free student-led finance review sessions and tutoring are available in the Trading Room Monday through Thursday from 5-6:30 p.m. Tutoring is available for FIN 3060, FIN 3110, and FIN 3120.

• Creative Inquiry

  Creative Inquiry (CI) classes are team-based, instructor-led investigative opportunities that are unique to Clemson University. All Finance CIs are listed as FIN 4980 and range from 1 to 4 credit hours, depending on the length of the commitment and student curriculum needs. Offerings will vary by semester/year, and commitments range from one semester to a full academic year.

  Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and House Price
  This project provides a novel perspective on using artificial intelligence to predict real estate prices using natural language processing tools. Students will be guided in creating a database that can be used to model house values using machine learning tools. It is an exciting opportunity for students to apply their knowledge from finance and engineering backgrounds to study real-world problems.
  Team leader: Lily Shen

  CU Financial Markets Lab
  The CU Financial Markets Lab is a new initiative in the Department of Finance to improve the marketability of our first and second-year Pre-Business students interested in financial markets for internship and full-time employment interviews. The CU Financial Markets Lab Creative Inquiry project joins students, faculty and industry partners to pilot and develop industry-relevant curriculum, including certifications, projects and case studies, to cultivate opportunities and increase student competitiveness for high-visibility internship opportunities.
  Team leaders: Michael Howley, Brandon Lockhart

  Investment Research Challenge
  The CFA Research Challenge, organized by the CFA Institute and its member Societies, involves valuing a publicly traded company. Just as a Wall Street analyst would in a research report, the team of students must set a one-year target price for the stock and issue a buy/hold/sell recommendation. The students must research the company, its industry, competitors, customers and market trends to make assumptions used in a financial model to project future performance. In this project, students develop teamwork, analytical, written and oral communication skills to write their report and present to a panel of investment professionals.
  Team leader: Jack Wolf

  Machine Learning in Finance and Real Estate
  This project will bring together students from across disciplines to develop the most sought-after applications of machine learning in finance and real estate investments. Students will collaborate and learn to use big data and machine learning tools to solve business problems. This project will help students across different departments, creating the environment of a startup company. Together we will network, learn, explore and succeed.
  Team leader: Lily Shen

• Student Organizations

  Find more information about student organizations and student advisory boards within the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business, including a Financial Management chapter, The Finance Club, Wall Street South, Real Estate Club and Clemson Financial Planning Association.

• Student Awards

  Each year, the Finance Department honors students who show academic achievement, strong character, leadership skills and community involvement. Students are awarded during the Spring Honors and Awards Ceremony hosted by the College.

  View Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business awards listed by department.

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