Opportunities for Employment
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the deregulation of the banking industry has allowed banks, insurance companies and brokerage firms to broaden their financial services portfolios, creating additional need for financial analysts and personal financial advisors. Financial managers are among the occupations in Michigan adding the most jobs that require a bachelor’s degree, with projected openings expected to grow faster than average through 2010.

Salary Expectations
Starting salaries for BBA- Finance students range from $35,000 to $50,000 per year. With six years of experience salary ranges increase to $56,000 to $78,000 per year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, many financial analysts receive a yearly bonus in addition to their salary. This bonus usually depends on the accuracy of their predictions. Financial advisors who manage a client’s assets usually charge a percentage of those assets. Many financial advisors also receive commissions for the financial products they sell.

Program Format
Earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Walsh College requires a total of 127 semester credit hours. This includes the transfer of up to 82 credit hours and a minimum of 45 credit hours (15 courses) taken while in residence at Walsh College. The management program requires completion of all courses in the:

• Professional core and major

Equivalency guides outline the courses transferable to Walsh as prerequisites to advanced course work and for completion of degree requirements. A list of standard equivalencies may be viewed from our website.

The * courses on the right are typically transferred from a community college or another accredited educational institution. Additional transfer equivalencies may be established, depending on the course taken and the transfer tuition.


**COM 300 is required of all students who score  below 4 on the Walsh College communications placement exam.