Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
The Walsh Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (BBA-FIN) combines academic rigor and practical skill development based on real-world insights to prepare you for a successful career. Coursework includes: accounting, business strategy, communications, economics, finance, information technology, and market analysis. This comprehensive program is designed to prepare you for career opportunities in:
- Banking
- Brokerage & Financial Services
- Commercial
Lending
- Credit & Financial Analysis
- Financial Institution Management
- Financial Planning
FastTrack Your Education
FastTrack is an accelerated degree program that lets you earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in as little as five years. Meet with a Walsh advisor to learn more.
Why Walsh?
Easy Transfer Process
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.
Learn From Proven Business Minds
95% of Walsh faculty have real-world business experience that they bring right into the classroom, exposing students to the most essential information from constantly changing business disciplines.
Award-Winning Finance Lab
Our state-of-the-art finance lab provides hands-on learning experiences to prepare students with skills employers are looking for in the financial job market. As a Walsh student, you can also take advantage of free training and certification in Bloomberg analytical software.
Schedule Classes Around Your Life
Year-round registration and four 11-week semesters help you plan your academic year in advance and finish your degree sooner. For maximum flexibility, courses are offered in small classroom settings, online, or a combination of both.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Courses
BBA-FIN Course Listing
| Professional Core |
| ACC 300 |
Financial Accounting |
| ACC 310 |
Managerial Accounting |
| BL 420 |
The Legal Environment of Business |
| COM 210 |
Principles of Business Communication |
| COM 320 |
Business Communications 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 |
| IT 305 |
Business Computing Tools |
| IT 335 |
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 |
| Required Finance Major Courses |
| FIN 403 |
Investment Management |
| FIN 406 |
Financial Statement Analysis |
| FIN 412 |
International Economics and Finance |
| FIN 425 |
Financial Modeling |
| Finance Major Elective Options – MUST CHOOSE THREE BELOW |
| ECN 405, FIN 321, FIN 401, FIN 407, FIN 419, FIN 420, FIN 460, FIN 488 |
| A one-credit communications course may be required based on results for the Walsh Communication Assessment.
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For consideration for admission to a Walsh Bachelor of Accountancy, Bachelor of Business Administration, or Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program, an applicant must have:
- An associate degree OR 60 semester credit hours completed at the 100/1000 level or above with a grade of “C” (2.000) or better and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000 on a 4.000 scale from all prior institutions attended
All academic coursework considered for use in meeting admissions requirements or for use in establishing direct equivalent transfer credit must be from a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE), www.chea.org. Credits completed outside of the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of NACES (www.naces.org).
Complete Your Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
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Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).