Finance and Trading Analytics, B.S.

Contact

Moustafa Abuelfadl Ph.D., CFA
Program Director, Finance and Trading Analytics
mabuelfadl@une.edu

Mission

The Finance & Trading Analytics program delivers a technology-driven, practice-focused curriculum in corporate finance, markets, and portfolio management. Students build applied skills in valuation, fixed-income analysis, factor-aware portfolio construction, and systematic trading using real-time data and professional tools to produce decision-ready recommendations.

Program Description

The Finance & Trading Analytics program is a technology-driven, practice-focused curriculum that integrates corporate finance, markets, and portfolio management into a single learning experience. Students build decision-ready skills in firm valuation, fixed-income and ETF analysis, factor-aware portfolio construction, and systematic trading using real-time data and professional-grade tools. Across the curriculum, students strengthen ethical judgment, teamwork, and communication by producing investment memos, model documentation, and client-constrained recommendations. Graduates leave with a portfolio of applied work demonstrating the ability to model, construct, and implement responsibly in modern financial environments.

Admissions

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Transfer Credit

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Financial Information

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more tuition and fee information, please consult this catalog’s Financial Information section.

Curricular Requirements

Nor'easter Core Requirements
Nor'easter Core Requirements40
COB Foundation Courses
BUEC 203Macroeconomics3
BUEC 204Microeconomics3
BUMG 120Innovation through Technology3
Select one of the following:3-4
MAT 120
Statistics
MAT 150
Statistics for Life Sciences
MAT 151
Statistics for Environmental Sciences 1
MAT 190
Calculus I
Other COB Foundation Courses
BUAC 201Financial Accounting3
BUFI 315Business Finance Concepts and Skills3
BUMG 200Management3
BUMG 325Legal Environment of Business3
BUMG 495Business Internship3
BUMG 498Strategic Management3
BUMK 200Marketing3
Finance Major Required Courses
BUAC 303Managerial Accounting3
BUFI 205Intro to Data Analysis & Model3
or DSC 225 Programming 1
BUFI 220Intro to Trading and Markets3
BUFI 300Arbitrage Pricing Theory3
BUFI 301Exchange-Traded Funds & Index Strategies3
BUFI 319Technical Trading Systems3
BUFI 322Investments3
BUFI 323Fixed Income Securities3
BUFI 415Advanced Business Finance3
BUFI 490Portfolio Management3
BUMG 101Introduction to Business3
BUMG 307 (Operations Management)3
Open Elective Courses (Students complete open elective credits as necessary to meet the University’s 120-credit minimum for graduation. The total number of elective credits required will depend on the student’s completed program, core, and other degree requirements.)17
Total Hours126-127
1

While each listed course is acceptable, MAT 190 Calculus I is preferred.

Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.

Learning Outcomes

  • LO1: Apply data-driven technologies and business principles to solve business challenges.
  • LO2: Evaluate ethical frameworks to make responsible business decisions.
  • LO3: Demonstrate effective teamwork characterized by professionalism and accountability.
  • LO4: Present sustainable business solutions that integrate global awareness and social responsibility.
  • LO5: Model firm-level with defensible assumptions and sensitivity/scenario analysis.
  • LO6: Construct diversified, factor-aware portfolios and evaluate portfolio performance within client constraints.
  • LO7: Implement trading strategies using micro-structure awareness and professional communication.