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Financial Economics

Department of Economics
Financial economics prepares students to analyze financial data, market trends, and economic conditions then make informed financial and investment decisions. The major prepares students to be decision makers with careers in financial analysis, asset pricing, and capital allocation and investments for businesses, banks, and other financial institutions. Students who study financial economics are employed across a wide spectrum of companies ranging from local banks and businesses to investment banks, pension funds, consulting groups, and large corporations.
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Financial Economics Introduction

You will focus on coursework that will help you become proficient in the core areas:

  • Foundations: The math and rules behind money. 
  • Financial Analysis: How companies track and report money.  
  • Investments: Ways to grow money. 
  • Money Management: Plans to reach long-term money goals. 

You will develop mastery of financial principles:

  • Time Value of Money: A dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow. 
  • Portfolio Theory: The best way to balance risk and return. 
  • Asset Pricing: How the market decides the value of money.  
  • Corporate Finance: Money management in business. 
  • Economics: How money changes the world. 

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Financial Economics, start with one of the following major-specific courses
Managerial Economics
April 09, 2026 01:17 PM
ECON 300
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Money and Banking
April 09, 2026 01:17 PM
ECON 353
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Investment Analysis
April 09, 2026 01:15 PM
ECON 355
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Ethics in Financial Management
April 09, 2026 01:18 PM
ECON 370
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Introduction to Econometrics
April 08, 2026 01:53 PM
ECON 388
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Advanced Financial Modeling
April 09, 2026 01:19 PM
FIN 411
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Investment Banking and Private Equity
April 09, 2026 01:15 PM
ECON 425
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Financial Economics
April 09, 2026 01:14 PM
ECON 455
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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Financial Economics have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates find success with a wide range of employers, from local banks and consulting firms to global investment banks, private equity firms, and asset management groups. These diverse opportunities across financial services and capital markets provide a strong foundation for a high-earning and stable professional future.

Common Career Paths

This program prepares you for dynamic roles as an investment, financial, or risk analyst where you will drive data-driven financial and investment decisions. You will gain the technical expertise and strategic mindset necessary to excel in asset pricing and corporate finance within the global economy.

Preparation for Grad School

Our rigorous curriculum provides an excellent quantitative foundation for advanced study in finance, financial economics, data analytics, or an MBA. You will be well-equipped to succeed in top-tier, investment-focused graduate programs that open doors to senior leadership and specialized research roles.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

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AI in Financial Economics
In this program, you will learn to leverage AI to streamline financial research, enhance professional communication, and generate innovative ideas for complex market challenges. We focus on using these tools to improve job productivity and analytical efficiency, ensuring you are prepared for the technology-driven future of finance.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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