Welcome to the Department of Finance, Economics and Quantitative Methods at the UAB School of Business!
The faculty and staff of The Department of Finance, Economics and Quantitative Methods (FEQM) are committed to providing innovative programs of quality instruction that will prepare students for successful careers in business, government and education. In addition, the department is dedicated to the extension and application of knowledge to better serve the community through research and outside consulting activities.
The Department of Finance, Economics and Quantitative Methods offers course work for undergraduate majors in finance and economics. In addition, faculty members participate in the graduate programs of the School of Business.
All faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees from leading U.S. universities and are truly committed to excellence in teaching. Several faculty members have been named among the top ten instructors in the University, and many members have participated in the UAB Honors Program. In addition to their exceptional educational backgrounds, several faculty members have also enjoyed successful careers as industry analysts and financial consultants. Students, then, benefit from the "real world" experience and practical knowledge that our faculty brings to the classroom. Thus, if you choose finance or economics as a major at UAB, you will interact with highly qualified, full-time professors—rather than novice graduate students, as at many universities.
Research activities also meet high standards. Our faculty have numerous publications in important academic and professional journals. They have also consulted for private industry, completed extensive research in their fields, and taught in foreign countries.
Thank you for this opportunity to acquaint you with the UAB School of Business and particularly the faculty, staff, and programs of our department.
Dr. Lary Cowart, Interim Chair
Department of Finance, Economics, and Quantitative Methods
UAB School of Business, BEC 319
205.934.8830
lcowart@uab.edu