This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2025-2026 VCU Bulletin. Courses that expose students to cutting-edge content and transformative learning may be added and notification of additional program approvals may be received prior to finalization. General education program content is also subject to change. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
Pawan Jain, Ph.D.
Professor and interim chair
business.vcu.edu/academics/finance-insurance-and-real-estate
The Department of Finance, Insurance and Real Estate delivers knowledge to students in all programs offered by the School of Business and contributes to the expansion of knowledge by engaging in scholarly activity. The department provides core courses as well as majors, minors and concentrations. In addition, the department develops and delivers courses in continuing professional education for practitioners seeking to upgrade their skills and/or attempting to achieve professional certification.
Students who complete the requirements for either of these concentrations will receive a Bachelor of Science in Finance.
- Finance, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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Finance, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in financial planning
- Finance, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in risk management and insurance
Students who complete the requirements for either of these concentrations will receive a Bachelor of Science in Financial Technology.
- Financial Technology, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in actuarial science
- Financial Technology, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in financial engineering
Students who complete the requirements for this degree will receive a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate.