3 Semester Pathway (Standard GGP) - Undergraduate - Transfer to Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

Program Description

The International Year is a 1, 2, 3 or 4-semester program, equivalent to a year's study of a bachelor's degree. This program has been specially designed to prepare international students for an undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Students will learn in a supportive environment, helping students to adjust to their new surroundings. The International Year program will be a combination of English for Academic Purposes courses to develop English language skills, and route specific courses. Each of these courses has been specially designed to help develop the skills required to help students succeed in their University degree. During the pathway program, students may be able to earn up to 24 credits towards their degree.

The courses required for a finance major are designed to help students prepare for careers in Corporate Financial Management, Investment Planning, Brokerage, Insurance, Commercial Banking, Real Estate and other similar fields. Core courses in finance provide students with a background in security analysis and investments, portfolio management, and financial planning and analysis. The curriculum also covers monetary policy, banking, financial markets, financial reporting, statement analysis, and risk management. Students may select finance electives in their area of interest such as insurance, real estate, accounting, or expand their knowledge in investments or financial analysis.