Finance Course Plan
Example Finance Course Plan (first 4 semesters)
This is an example course plan based on the 2026-2027 University Catalog. Your actual schedule may deviate from this example. Your faculty advisor will work with you to select appropriate courses. Course descriptions can be found within the University Catalog.
As an IWU student, it is your responsibility to track your progress each semester towards completing graduation requirements using the MyIWU degree audit tool.
Fall Semester
- Choose one of the following:
- ECON 100 Introduction to Economics
- MATH 110 Finite Mathematics
- MATH 176 Calculus I
- Gateway Colloquium
- ACC 112 Financial Accounting
- Choose one of the following:
- Foreign Language
- Gen Ed Course
Spring Semester
- Choose one of the following:
- ECON 100 Introduction to Economics
- MATH 110 Finite Mathematics
- MATH 176 Calculus I
- ACC 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
- Foreign Language
- Open Course
Students typically complete a gen ed course or try an introductory level course in either Risk Management or Entrepreneurship.
Fall Semester
- ECON 212 Statistics for Business and Economics
- Choose one of the following Business Core Courses:
- BUS 355 Business Law
- BUS 331 Marketing: Principles and Management
- BUS 341 Organization and Management
- Foreign Language
- Open Course
Spring Semester
- FIS 303 Financial Management
- FIS 309 Investments
- Choose one of the following Business Core Courses:
- BUS 355 Business Law
- BUS 331 Marketing: Principles and Management
- BUS 341 Organization and Management
- Open Course
Study Abroad
Students interested in studying abroad should consult with their advisor to decide what semester(s) would be most appropriate.
Bryan McCannon - Dean of the School of Business and Economics and Robert S. Eckley Endowed Professor of Economics
Department - School Of Business And Economics