Jun 20, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

Financial Mathematics, BA or BS


Many sectors of business require strong quantitative analytical training. The Financial Mathematics co-major provides students with training in both areas.

Students should plan their programs carefully with advisors from both the Department of Mathematics and the School of Business.

Advisors:

Requirements for the Major


1. Complete the requirements specified for both mathematics and business as shown below.  No more than one of the math requirements may be met with a grade below C-.  Financial Mathematics co-majors are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA in all business courses.  At least 8 upper division math credits must be taken at SOU.

2. All Financial Mathematics majors must complete a Capstone Experience.  Students must consult their department advisors to determine the exact nature of the capstone experience.

Course Requirements (96 credits)


Choose 1 course from the following:


Capstone (8 credits)


Choose one of the following capstone options:

Optional: 3+1 and 4+1 Pathway to MBA Program


The 3+1 Pathway to the Evening MBA at Southern Oregon University (SOU) provides undergraduate students with a streamlined opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA in a shorter timeframe while paying undergraduate tuition rates. This program is available to students enrolled in select SOU undergraduate degrees, enabling them to take graduate-level courses during their undergraduate studies that count toward both their bachelor’s degree and MBA credit requirements. Students pursuing a BS/BA in Financial Mathematics are eligible to participate in this Pathway. For more details on program requirements and eligibility, students are encouraged to contact the MBA Program at 541-552-8113, email mbaprogram@sou.edu, or visit
the Business  section of the SOU catalog.