The Department of Finance's objective is to design courses and programs that provide students with the knowledge, technical skills, and market relevance to succeed in the lucrative, dynamic and challenging world of finance. The Bauer College of Business offers a wide variety of excellent and innovative programs within the Finance Major.<br><br>The Standard Finance Track offers studies in the theory and application of activities related to the financing and investment decisions of individuals, corporations and non-profit entities. This includes the analysis of risk, investment cost and benefits, and securities management, as well as the study of financial institutions and their operations. Emphasis is given to understanding decision processes and financial markets and developing optimal decisions.