Students graduating from Walsh College with a bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance (BBA-FIN) may work for large corporations or for small groups of people. However, the expertise needed to excel in finance remains the same – a deep understanding of financial theory, planning and analysis as well as the ability to think strategically. Walsh BBA Finance students gain these skills and more. With extensive course work in economics, finance, investments and credit analysis, students are well prepared for careers as bank branch managers, stockbrokers, underwriters, financial planners and financial analysts.
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. |
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Email an Advisor Professional Core
*ACC 201
Principles of Accounting I
*ACC 202
Principles of Accounting II
*ACC 310
Managerial Accounting
*BIT 305
Business Computing Tools
BIT 335
Business Driven Technology
BBA 420
The Legal and Tax Environment of Business
BBA 461
Business Strategy and Policy
**COM 300
Communications Essentials
*COM 210
Principles of Business Communication
COM 320
Business Communication Methods
COM 340
Professional Communication
*ECN 201
Principles of Economics I
*ECN 202
Principles of Economics II
FIN 310
Financial Markets
FIN 315
Financial Management
*MGT 201
Principles of Management
*MGT 303
Behavioral Management
*MKT 202
Principles of Marketing
*QM 202
Statistical Methods for Business
QM 301
Statistical Inference for Management Decisions
Elective
Any 400 level course at Walsh College not already required.
Core Courses
FIN 403
Investment Management
FIN 406
Financial Statement Analysis
FIN 412
International Economics and Finance
FIN 419
Financial History of the United States
FIN 425
Financial Modeling
Elective
Elective
Specializations
N/A
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