Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (BBA-FIN)
Develop an appreciation and understanding of the financial decision-making process by pursuing the Walsh Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. The program is designed to prepare students for the fields of:
- Credit analysis
- Commercial lending
- Brokerage and financial services
- Financial planning
- Financial analysis
- Financial institution management
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BBA students may elect to replace IT 335 with IT 520 and FIN 310 with FIN 515 in preparation for pursuing a graduate degree at Walsh College. Courses must be completed with a “C” (2.000) or better to be considered for advanced standing.
Why Walsh?
We Make Transferring Easy
Transfer up to 82 semester credits from a community college or 91 credits from a four-year college/university to complete your bachelor's degree.
Walsh is a Leader in Finance Education
The College was recently named to the "Top 50 Best Places to Study Classical Economics."
$400,000 in Scholarships
Walsh College awards $400,000 in scholarships each year to newly admitted undergraduate students.
Faculty with Real-world Experience
90% of Walsh faculty hold full-time positions in business while teaching in their area of expertise.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Courses
Minors
A student may choose a minor while pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Walsh College. Minors are available in accounting, finance, information technology, management and marketing. A minor is comprised of 12 semester credit hours. For a listing of the courses required, please meet with an academic advisor.
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View the BBA-FIN Course Listing
Earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Walsh College requires a minimum of 127 semester credit hours. This includes the transfer of up to 82 semester credit hours and a minimum of 45 semester credit hours (15 courses) taken while in residence at Walsh College. Students must complete all courses in the professional and major core.
For complete BBA – Finance graduation requirements, please refer to the Walsh College Course Catalog.
| Professional Core |
| ACC 300^ |
Financial Accounting |
| ACC 310^ |
Managerial Accounting |
| BL 420 |
The Legal and Tax Environment of Business |
| COM 210^ |
Principles of Business Communication |
| COM 300* |
Communication Essentials |
| COM 320 |
Business Communication Methods |
| COM 340 |
Professional Communication |
| ECN 201+ |
Principles of Economics I |
| ECN 202+ |
Principles of Economics II |
| FIN 310/515 |
Financial Markets |
| FIN 315 |
Financial Management |
| IT 305^ |
Business Computing Tools |
| IT 335/IT 520 |
Business Driven Technology |
| MGT 201^ |
Principles of Management |
| MGT 303^ |
Behavioral Management |
| MGT 461 |
Business Strategy and Policy (Capstone) |
| MKT 202^ |
Principles of Marketing |
| QM 202^ |
Statistics Methods for Business |
| QM 301 |
Statistical Inference for Management Decisions |
| Elective |
Any 400-level course at Walsh College not already required |
| Required Finance Major Courses |
| FIN 403 |
Investment Management |
| FIN 406 |
Financial Statement Analysis |
| FIN 412 |
International Economics and Finance |
| FIN 425 |
Financial Modeling |
| Electives |
Nine semester credit hours
(three courses from finance major elective options below) |
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| Finance Major Elective Options – MUST CHOOSE THREE BELOW |
| ECN 405, FIN 321, FIN 401, FIN 407, FIN 419, FIN 420, FIN 460, FIN 488 |
*COM 300 is required for all students that obtain a score of 1-3 on the Walsh College Communication Placement Exam.
The Communication Placement Exam must be completed within the student’s first semester of enrollment at Walsh College.
+ ECN 201 and ECN 202 must be taken at the transfer institution prior to attendance or through concurrent enrollment.
The ^ courses are typically transferred from a community college or another accredited educational institution. Additional transfer equivalencies may be established, depending on the course(s) taken and the transfer institution.
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View Admission Requirements
BBA-FIN admission requirements:
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 (on a 4.000 scale); all previous college/university-level coursework will be computed.
- Complete with a grade of “C” (or 2.000) or higher at least 60 semester credit hours (or 90 quarter hours) of coursework at the 100/1000 level or higher. At least 30 semester credit hours (or 45 quarter hours) of your 60 credits must be in liberal arts coursework.*
- One English composition or written communication course.
- One course (or equivalent placement test result) in intermediate algebra or a higher math course.
*All transfer credits must be from an institution regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Complete Your Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
Employment Opportunities
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. Employment of securities, commodities, and financial services is projected to grow 11% and financial managers are projected to grow 9% through 2022.
Salary Expectations
The median starting salaries for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Finance are $53,000 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.