School of Finance

Wayne G. Kelly, Director
118 College Drive, Box 5076
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
601.266.4443

Fennel, Forsyth, Goodwin, Johnson, Kanuri, Kelly, Magruder, Miller, Morgan

The School of Finance provides students with the opportunity to study critical principles and practices in the world of financial management. In addition, the school houses The First Bancshares, Inc. Center for Financial Services that maintains a student computer lab, providing real-time access to current financial information and market trading data, economic forecasts and industry research. We sponsor an active student chapter of the Financial Management Association and offer a limited number of competitive scholarship opportunities.

BSBA in Banking and Finance

The BSBA in banking and finance provides students with a strong foundation in theory, analytical tools and problem-solving methods fundamental to the financial management of all businesses and especially to firms in the financial sector such as banking, insurance, real estate investment, financial planning and portfolio management.

Students choosing the finance emphasis are prepared for careers in financial management, banks and other financial institutions and the government agencies that oversee the financial sector. Students can emphasize real estate to prepare for agent and broker licenses and careers in mortgage finance, real estate investment and management.

All students (both undergraduate and graduate) planning to enroll in ACC 325 - Intermediate Accounting I , must pass the Principles of Accounting Competency Examination (PACE) prior to the last day to register for a full-semester class in order to remain enrolled in ACC 325 . Upon enrolling in ACC 325 , students will have access to a special PACE Canvas site that provides information about the PACE and learning materials to prepare for it. The PACE exam will be offered a number of times prior to the first day of classes and a final time before the last “add” date. The scheduled test times will be posted on the PACE Canvas site as soon as they are determined. Beginning in fall of 2018, students enrolling in ACC 325 must have earned a grade of B or better in ACC 200 and ACC 220 to meet prerequisite requirements.

Programs

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration