Finance (B.B.A.)

Are you interested in how financial markets work, helping reach financial goals, or enjoy problem-solving with math and statistics? The Finance (B.B.A.) may be a good fit for your future.

Our graduates leave with a portfolio of different proficiencies. You will be able to apply comprehensive theoretical knowledge in real and challenging situations. Become equipped with cutting-edge skills to excel in their future professional careers or graduate studies. Our graduates' expertise stems from our classrooms.

Understanding an organization’s finances is critical to its success. A business degree in finance enables graduates to prepare, provide and present financial analysis to an organization to evaluate positions, profit feasibility, and various other decisions that are influenced by financial position.

Degree Type

Bachelor of Business Administration

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How to Apply

Experience the Finance Major Program

Our program will prepare you well for a job in the financial industry and for graduate studies in the nation's best schools. Our dedicated faculty introduces students to theoretical constructs and real-world applications in a wide range of financial topics, including investments, corporate finance, financial institutions, risk management, insurance, and emerging financial technology, making them strong competitors in the finance job market.

We tie financial theories to real-world applications and examples through trading simulations in Investments, case studies in Corporate Finance courses, and other engaging activities.

Our program was ranked

Low classroom student-to-faculty ratio allows deep and collaborative learning environment

Professional development opportunities and guidance from resume reviews, mock interviews, career receptions, job shadowing, internships, and graduate school

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Why Finance at ̨��swag

Faculty-to-Student Ratio. Class sizes set where everyone feels included working closely with the professor and collaborating with peers.
Diverse Student Body. We cater to a diverse student body, which includes both recent high-school graduates and working professionals.
Broad Range in Our Curriculum. Some financial topics to choose from include investments, corporate finance, financial institutions, financial policy, risk management, insurance, and emerging financial technology.
Expand into FinTech. Our students can add a FinTech minor to their credentials by virtually attending FinTech classes through the USG’s eCampus program.
Go global. The also provide opportunities for students to explore the world through .
Be job search ready. You'll hone work-readiness through its PROS extra-curricular professional development program.

What Your Journey Could Look Like

Your First Year

Start your journey by discovering what you want to do and who you want to be. Take various introductory courses and review your opportunities. Your initial course work in general business fields would likely include Accounting, Economics, Computer Information Systems, and the Legal Environment of Business.

Reach out to Academic Advising for guidance on your curriculum options.

Sophomore Year

As you continue to define your goals. You may still be uncertain about your chosen field, however by the end of this year, most students finalize decisions regarding their majors.

It is time to conduct final research about different fields and careers. School is always challenging. Find some good friends and connect with peers by joining some student organizations to support you along the way.

Junior Year

You can now start taking various Finance courses. These courses may be challenging so that you may be spending more time on your studies.

It is also a good time to think about your internship, which may be crucial for your future professional success. An internship may generate a part-time or even a full-time permanent job offer. Remember to enjoy your junior year. School time passes quickly.

Senior Year

It is a busy year! You are diving deeper into finance concentration courses, and becoming an expert in the field. You may start applying for different job openings or graduate programs, asking your professors for recommendation letters, interviewing with different schools or companies, and making your network stronger. Simultaneously, you are getting ready to complete your journey by walking across the stage at commencement.

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Bachelor's degree-seeking students may declare a business major at any point, but must successfully complete an online advising module related to their business major and meet Mike Cottrell College of Business admission requirements prior to enrolling in any advanced 3000/4000 level course.
All business majors must complete professional development requirements through the PROS program.

Beta Alpha Psi

Beta Alpha Psi is the international honorary and service organization for accounting and finance students. Beta Alpha Psi provides:

Opportunities to develop technical and professional skills to complement your business curriculum
Engagement within the University community and regional community service
Extensive interaction among students, faculty, and financial information professionals.

Members must attain and maintain a cumulative major and overall GPA of at least 3.0 and engage regularly in professional development and community service activities. Beta Alpha Psi events are open to all students.

Participation in Beta Alpha Psi events allow you to earn the meritorious Certificate of Professional Development even if you do not meet the GPA requirements for full Beta Alpha Psi membership.

students involved with beta alpha phi

For more information on the ̨��swag Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, contact faculty advisor Lisa Nash.

Define Your Own College Experience

College life isn't just about academics. It's about the relationships you make, the experiences you have, and the new things you can discover not just about yourself, but about the world around you. ̨��swag provides many opportunities on each campus and beyond to help you explore your interests and find new passions.