Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
The Finance major assists the student in developing an appreciation for and understanding of the financial decision making process. It is designed to provide an exposure to accounting, business law, and taxation concepts along with financial analysis, planning, and management. The curriculum prepares the student for the fields of credit analysis, commercial lending, brokerage and financial services, financial planning, and financial analysis, and financial institution management, as well as other careers in industry and government.
Students must complete 15 semester credit hours of the 45 semester credit hours taken in residence at Walsh College in Economics and Finance. For complete BBA.FIN graduation requirements, please refer to page 22 of our online catalog.
BBA - Finance Program Format
You need to earn a total of 127 semester credit hours for our Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance degree. 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 finance program requires completion of all courses in the professional core and major.
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Bachelor of Business Administration
Finance Major
127 credits (includes up to 82 transfer credits)
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Professional Core
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ACC 300
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Financial Accounting
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ACC 310^
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Managerial Accounting
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BL 420
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The Legal and Tax Environment of Business
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COM 210^
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Principles of Business Communication
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COM 300*
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Communication Essentials
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COM 320**
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Business Communication Methods
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COM 340***
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Professional Communication
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ECN 201+
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Principles of Economics I
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ECN 202+
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Principles of Economics II
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FIN 310/515
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Financial Markets
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FIN 315
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Financial Management
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| IT 305^ |
Business Computing Tools |
| IT 335/520 |
Business Driven Technology |
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MGT 201^
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Principles of Management
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MGT 303^
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Behavioral Management
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MGT 461
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Business Strategy and Policy (Capstone)
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MKT 202^
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Principles of Marketing
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QM 202^
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Statistical Methods for Business
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QM 301
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Statistical Inference for Management Decisions
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Elective
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Any 400-level course at Walsh College not already required
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Required Finance Major Courses
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FIN 403
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Investment Management
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FIN 406
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Financial Statement Analysis
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FIN 412
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International Economics and Finance
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FIN 425
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Financial Modeling
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Finance Major Elective Options – Must select three courses:
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Managerial Economics |
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FIN 321
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Risk Management and Insurance
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FIN 401
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Personal Finance
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FIN 407
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Entrepreneurial Finance
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FIN 419
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Financial History of the United States
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FIN 420
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Real Estate Principles
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FIN 460
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Fundamentals of Financial Fraud
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FIN 488
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Finance Internship
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*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.
**Students are required to take COM 320 within their first 9 semester credit hours in residence at Walsh College.
***Students are required to take COM 340 within their first 15 semester credit hours in residence 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 taken and the transfer institution.
BBA students are eligible to take two courses (six credits) at the graduate level.
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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.
Finance Skills for Career 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. Financial managers are among the occupations in Michigan adding the most jobs that require a bachelor’s degree, with projected openings expected to grow.
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.
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