Advising Notes for all Finance students
- Finance courses may not be taken on a credit/no credit basis. **Exception for COVID CR/NC exemptions**
The Degree Audit Report (DARS) provides the official requirements for all majors and minors. Select the correct catalog year, which is the year you started at UIUC.
Finance Major Planning Forms
While degree plans are intended to provide you with accurate information, the final responsibility for knowing and completing degree requirements is your responsibility. Course offerings and enrollment restrictions should be confirmed with your Degree Audit Report (DARS) and the Course Explorer.
Finance Course Planning Form (Fall 2023 Entry)
Finance Course Planning Form (Fall 2022 entry)
Finance Course Planning Form (Fall 2021 entry)
Finance Course Planning Form (Fall 2020 entry)
Minimum requirements in the major for the Bachelor of Science degree in Finance are:
For Student Admitted Fall 2016 and later:
| Hours | Required Courses |
|---|---|
| 3 | FIN 300 - Financial Markets (Prerequisite: FIN 221) |
| 3 | FIN 321 – Advanced Corporate Finance (Prerequisite: FIN 300 Financial Markets) |
| 3 | FIN 411 – Investment & Portfolio Mngt (Prerequisite: FIN 300 Financial Markets) |
| 12 | Four additional full-semester, 3 hours 400 level-Finance courses except FIN 494 or 495 (Senior Research) and FIN 490 (Special Topics). |
| 3 | One additional full-semester, 3-hour Finance course at the 200 level or above. |
| 24 | TOTAL |