Finance

Overview

Some of the most exciting and dramatic changes in management over the last 20 years have been in the area of finance. As companies become more efficient and competitive, managing financial resources becomes more significant.

Challenging and comprehensive, the finance concentration provides a broad understanding of corporate finance, financial restructuring, securities analysis, portfolio management and financial institutions and markets. The mission of the finance concentration is to provide students with the specific knowledge and information necessary for gaining expertise in analyzing the financial dimensions of business decisions.

Concentration Checksheet

The Finance Concentration curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary for advancement in the financial arena. A wide array of courses are open to students allowing them to select a specialization area or choose from a broad scope of classes. Checksheet - Finance

Testimonials

"I have always been interested in the world of finance. The finance function is at best the heart of any entity. The outstanding finance program at the University of Alabama has provided me with valuable insights into financial management as well as the instruments and institutions that are central to our economy."

Hal White, Class of 2002

"My concentration in Finance provided me with valuable building blocks which have served me well throughout my career at three different financial institutions; Salomon Brothers, NationsBank (now Bank of America), and Citigroup. The unique combination of classroom studies and practical experience are what I believe have set me apart many times in my career."
Ken Tidwell, Class of 1987

"Life is graduate school that never ends. We learned great presentation skills that I use everyday."
Dave Ellis, Class of 1999

Highlights

Dr. Gup, advisor of the Finance concentration, is author of 28 books dealing with banking and finance. A new book, The Valuation Handbook, is forthcoming. Dr. Gup has lectured on banking and financial management in Australia, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa and Taiwan.

Contact

Dr. Benton Gup
200 Alston Hall
Telephone: (205) 348-8984
E-Mail: bgup@cba.ua.edu