The mission of the Department of Finance and Economics is to provide the curriculum and environment that fosters the development of effective practitioners and scholars in the related disciplines of economics and finance. The programs of study offered in this department provide a solid foundation for individuals entering the financial services industry or the financial management field. These programs also provide a strong background for students who wish to continue their education in graduate business, law, and other professional fields.

The department offers two tracks of study for students majoring in finance

Financial Markets Major

The financial markets major is for students who desire a career in the financial services sector of the economy and is similar to finance programs offered by other universities. Lipscomb University graduates of recent years have done quite well in landing jobs with various types of financial institutions and organizations.

Financial Management Major

The financial management major has been created for students interested in working in corporate finance and is offered in conjunction with the Department of Accounting. Although this is a new concentration for Lipscomb, there are a number of Lipscomb graduates already working in corporate finance.

Minors are also offered in both economics and finance

Professional Designation

Students completing either of the two finance tracks with a GPA greater than 3.0 will meet the education requirements of the MFP, Master Financial Professional program. Graduates will be able to apply for this designation upon graduation through the American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM). As an ACBSP accredited College of Business, Lipscomb University has been recognized by this organization.

Distinctives of the Finance and Economics Department

Financial Markets Lab

Students have access to a state of the art investment lab located in the Swang Center for Business Administration. This lab provides students with access to the same investment research software used by professional investment firms across the country.

Tennessee Valley Authority Investment Challenge

Students enrolled in FI 4813 participate in the TVA Investment Challenge. This is an annual competition between twenty-five student teams across the TVA region. Each team manages a portfolio of TVA funds in the general range of $500,000.

Career Opportunities

Financial Services

Banking

Insurance

Securities

Real Estate

Personal Financial Planning

Corporate Financial Management

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