Department of Finance,Insurance and Real Estate
Fortify Your Future With a Finance Degree
Determine if a degree in Finance, Insurance or Real Estate is right for you.
A degree in Finance, Insurance or Real Estate (FIR) is an excellent choice for students who enjoy solving problems, analyzing data and making informed business decisions. If you're interested in investing, financial planning, risk management, banking, insurance, commercial real estate or residential property, this program provides the knowledge and practical skills to help you succeed.
Throughout the program, you'll build a strong foundation in business while developing expertise in financial analysis, investment strategies, insurance and risk management, and real estate markets. You'll learn to interpret data, evaluate opportunities, communicate complex financial concepts and make strategic decisions that help organizations and individuals achieve their goals.
Graduates are prepared for careers across the financial services industry, including banking, corporate finance, wealth management, insurance, investment firms, commercial real estate, residential real estate and financial consulting. The combination of broad business knowledge and specialized industry expertise helps you stand out in a competitive job market.
Essential Skills
- Outgoing
- Creative
- Negotiator
- Seeks Fast-Paced Environment
- Aptitude for Math
- Problem Solver
- Strong Communicator
- Enjoys Meeting New People
Career Opportunities
- Quantitative Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Treasury Analyst
- FinTech Specialist
- Portfolio Manager
- Mortgage Broker
- Stockbroker
- Financial Advisor / Planner
- Trust Officers
- Insurance Underwriter
- Data Scientists
Hiring Organizations
- Truist
- Morgan Stanley
- JP Morgan Chase
- Stifel
- Southeastern Asset Management
- Raymond James
- Merrill Lynch
- International Paper
- FedEx
- Dell
- AutoZone
- Harrah's Entertainment
- First Horizon Bank
- Crye Leike Realtors
- Maybelline Cosmetics
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Degree Programs
Undergraduate Programs
- BBA | Finance
- BBA | Finance
- Concentration: Real Estate
- BBA+MS | Accelerated Bachelor and Master Program
minors
- Banking and Financial Services
- Business Finance
- Financial Planning
- Property Management
- Real Estate
- Risk Management and Insurance
Graduate Programs
- MS | Master of Science in Finance
- PhD | Business Administration with a concentration in Finance
Graduate Certificates
- Financial Analysis and Planning
- Professional Real Estate
Professional Tracks
- Financial Analyst Track
- Financial Planning Track
- Professional Real Estate Program
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