Curtis J. Bacon, 541-552-6487  Bacon@sou.edu       

The Certificate in Applied Finance and Economics (CAFE) is jointly offered by the business program and the economics program. The certificate program is open to all students: undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate. To be awarded this certificate, students must meet CAFE program requirements and requirements for a BA or BS degree at SOU (or the transfer equivalent). Students must complete 20 of the final credits of the certificate at SOU.

The purpose of the CAFE is to provide students with an opportunity to combine selected finance and economics courses into a coherent area of study. The CAFE program integrates courses from the two disciplines, synthesizing the broad theoretical subject overview and applications provided in economics with the practical and applied areas emphasized in finance.

The CAFE program is intended to equip students with a base of analytical methods and tools used in finance and economics while developing their ability to critically and quantitatively apply those tools to actual problems encountered in the workplace. To meet these goals, students must select elective courses from one of five focus areas tailored to their career interests.

The CAFE program requires completion of 36 credits, consisting of five required courses and four electives . All courses taken for the certificate must be completed with a grade of C- or better and a minimum 2.5 GPA.

See the SOU School of Business brochure for this certificate.