Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
Finance majors look forward to a variety of exciting career opportunities in an economic environment that is ever changing. Evangel’s program is designed to provide excellent entry-level professionals with a Christian worldview who are prepared to design and deliver advice and financial products to individuals, businesses and governments. Careers include corporate finance, investment banking, lending, financial planning, real estate and insurance.
Students in this major will complete the business core requirements that provide a foundation in economics, management, accounting, marketing, law, finance, business communications, international business, and strategic management, The major also requires courses in money & banking, real estate, general insurance, international finance, investments, and advanced finance along with seven credits from participation in the Student Investment Group, a current issues course in fixed income investing, and a finance internship. Three elective credits must be taken from cost accounting, forensics accounting, Federal Income Tax I, operations management, or consumer behavior.
Under a consortium agreement with Missouri State University (MSU), qualified Finance majors can dual enroll for up to 9 credit hours in MSU's Master of Business Administration program.
Program Plan (pdf) |
Want to see exactly what classes you will take? The Program Plan (sometimes called a degree sheet) includes all specific requirements - including University proficiencies, Frameworks courses and degree requirements. |
Each of Evangel's academic programs is made up of a set of core curriculum, program requirements and electives. The courses listed below are just a small sample of courses that might be taken as a part of this specific program.
| Money & Banking | Study of money, the theory of banking, Federal Reserve control of the money supply, the money market, and the balance of payment problems. |
| Real Estate | Examines the characteristics of real estate as they affect the market. Considers the procedures and problems in financing real estate and the techniques of valuation. |
| General Insurance | General principles of insurance and their applications to business enterprises, including life insurance, casualty insurance, fire insurance, Social Security, and workmen's compensation. |
| Investments | Study of investment principles, investment media, security markets, and the importance of analyzing industries and their macroenvironments. |
| Advanced Finance | Emphasizes the analytical skills involved in financial decision making |
Evangel University's world-class faculty is made up of caring, Christian professionals who are distinguished in their fields and dedicated to the development of tomorrow's Christian leaders.
Bernie Dana: Business Department chair
Prior to joining the Evangel University faculty in 2001, Bernie Dana served as the executive vice president of Vetter Health Services, Inc. (VHS) based in Omaha, Nebraska. He was also the corporate secretary and member of the board of directors of Vetter Holding, Inc., its 33 subsidiary corporations, and The Vetter Foundation, a charitable organization [...]
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Dr. Duane Praschan: Assistant professor of Business & Leadership and MOL program coordinator
Dr. Duane C. Praschan is assistant professor of Business & Leadership and coordinator of Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) Program. Prior to joining the Business Department, Dr. Praschan served as an executive with responsibility for Quality Management Systems, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs. During the 27 years at Philips Healthcare, he conducted audits, ensured global
read moreEvangel's academic programs are designed specifically to prepare you for a career in the real world. But it's more than just job preparation; it's preparing you to make a full impact in your profession through the unique combination of faith and learning. Here are some of the professions this degree would prepare you for:
- Investment Broker
- Financial Adviser/Planner
- Bank Officer
- Real Estate Agent/Broker
- Financial Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Corporate Treasurer
- Chief Financial Officer
It is best that a student desiring to major or minor in Finance make the decision before the junior year.
General Undergraduate Requirements
The following are general requirements for all students beginning an undergraduate program at Evangel. For more information visit Undergraduate Admissions Requirements.
| Faith | As a boldly Christian university, all of our students have made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. |
| Diploma | Graduation from high school, or having the equivalent of a high school diploma such as the General Education Development (GED) examination. |
| Core Subjects | A minimum of a 2.0 GPA in core college prep classes (English, math, social sciences and science with a lab) |
| Grade Average | A "C" average. However, in some cases, a student with a weak academic record may be considered. To remain at Evangel, however, the student must meet scholastic requirements. |
| Standardized Tests | >Entering freshmen should take the ACT or SAT test. The codes for Evangel are as follows: SAT: 6198. ACT: 2296. |
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