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Finance—B.S. (Dual Degree M.B.A.)

New York State Registered Program Code: 34118 (Dual BS/MBA Finance)

HEGIS Code: 504.00 {Banking and Finance}

Molloy Program of Study Code: FIDBS (Dual Degree)

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge related to the discipline of finance.
  • Analyze and evaluate information or a situation to form a judgment.
  • Use written and oral communication skills effectively to deliver professional reports and presentations.
  • Integrate ethical concepts as they apply to business decisions.
  • Use quantitative and qualitative skills as they relate to the discipline of finance.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of organizational theory as it applies to decision-making and leadership.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (35 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (3 Credits) One out of two disciplines: ART History or MUS History

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1110

Languages (3 Credits)

Languages or Literature (3 Credits) Either a second Language course or Literature course

Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 Credits) Three out of four: History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology

Science (3 Credits)

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education Requirement is 44 and has been adjusted to 35 because the following Related requirement will also satisfy the requirement: CIS 3600, COM 2100, COM 2290, ENG 2380 and MAT 1150B. ETH is waived by BUS 5150.

Major Requirements (54 - 60 Credits)

ACC 2600Accounting I

3
ACC 2610Accounting II

3
ACC 3620Intermediate Accounting I

3
BUS 1050MOS Certification

0
BUS 2010Principles of Management

3
BUS 3430Quantitative Analysis for Business Applications

3
BUS 4600Business Internship I

3
BUS 4900Capstone

3
BUS 5150Business Ethics

3
BLW 2400Business Law I

3
FIN 2500Principles of Finance

3
FIN 3500Corporate Finance

3
FIN 3610Experiential Learning: Preparing for a Career in the Financial Securities Industry

3
FIN 3810Risk Management

3
FIN 3890Fundamental Analysis and Company Valuation

3
MKT 2300Principles of Marketing

3

BUS 4600: Full-time working students will take any 2000, 3000, 4000 ACC/BUS/ECO/MKT/FIN course with the Program Director's approval.

In lieu of FIN 3800, which is normally taken for the BS in Finance program, the dual Finance program students are satisfying this requirement by taking a BUS 5000-level course.

Complete one ACC/BUS/ECO/FIN/MKT 2000/3000-level elective (3 Credits)

Complete one of the following (3 Credits)

FIN 3840Real Estate and Project Finance

3
FIN 3870Global Financial Markets

3
FIN 3880Fixed Income Markets and Valuation

3
FIN 4030Corporate Treasury Management

3

Take one to three of the following BUS 5000-level courses (3 - 9 Credits)

Beyond BUS 5150 and the one required BUS 5000-level course, dual degree students may take up to two additional BUS 5000-level courses as Degree Electives.
BUS 5010Managerial Accounting and Reporting

3
BUS 5030Accounting Theory

3
BUS 5050Accounting Research

3
BUS 5070Computer Auditing

3
BUS 5100Marketing Management

3
BUS 5110Organizational Behavior

3
BUS 5200Financial Statement Analysis

3
BUS 5210Corporate Financial Management

3
BUS 5230Advanced Taxation

3
BUS 5400Leadership in Organizations

3
BUS 5500Perspectives on Strategy

3
BUS 5540Accounting for Healthcare Professionals

3
BUS 5550Healthcare Marketing

3
BUS 5560Economic Evaluations in Healthcare

3
BUS 5570Healthcare Finance

3
BUS 5580Healthcare Organization and Delivery

3
BUS 5590Investment Management

3
BUS 5600Advanced Topics in Finance

3
BUS 5630Brand Strategy and Category Management

3
BUS 5640Global Marketing

3
BUS 5650Consumer Behavior in the New Media Environment

3
BUS 5670Research Data for Market Intelligence

3
BUS 5850Quantitative Analysis Supporting Managerial Decisions

3
BUS 5860Project Management I

3
BUS 5870Project Management II

3

BUS 5850 Quantitative Analysis is a prerequisite for BUS 5210 Corporate Finance.

BUS 5100 Marketing Management is a prerequisite for BUS 5630 Brand Strategy & Category Management, BUS 5640 Global Marketing, BUS 5650 Consumer Behavior, and BUS 5670 Research Data for Market Intelligence.

BUS 5860 Project Management I is a prerequisite for BUS 5870 Project Management II.

Related Requirements (28 Credits)

CIS 1050Computer Applications for Business

3
CIS 3600Computer Information Systems in Business

3
COM 2100Public Speaking

3
COM 2290Introduction to Corporate Communications

3
ECO 2510Macroeconomics

3
ECO 2520Microeconomics

3
ECO 3200Global Economics and Finance

3
ENG 2380Techniques of Business Writing

1
MAT 1150BElementary Statistics for Business

3

MAT 1150B: MAT 1150A is equivalent if transferred or already completed

Complete one of the following (3-4 Credits)

MAT 1180Pre-Calculus

3
MAT 2210Calculus I

4

Electives (3 Credits)

The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) credit for a B.S. degree is met. FST 1000 if required may count towards the Electives Requirement.

The additional two optional BUS 5000-level courses may be taken as extra Degree Electives. 

Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

A minimum grade of "B-" is required for 5000-level courses. A course in which the student receives a grade below a "B-" will not apply towards the MBA. The minimum Molloy standard cannot be waived.

Dual Degree students are responsible for selecting courses required to complete their intended MBA program. Course requirements vary by program (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Management and Marketing) and not all courses are applicable to every program. Students should consult the Graduate Catalog for specific program requirements and discuss course selections with their academic advisor prior to registering for any BUS 5000-level course.

Total Credit Hours: 120-124

A maximum of twelve (12) graduate credits but no less than six (6) graduate credits may be taken towards these undergraduate credits depending on individualized transcripts and advisement.

Only these courses may be used as part of the total credits for the bachelor's degree. Dual degree students must be awarded a bachelor's degree prior to being formally accepted into the MBA program of study.