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Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

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High stakes, big rewards. Understanding the basic principles of corporate finance and acquiring the skills to put theory into practice is a highly valued in any business setting.  If the lucrative world of corporate finance is in your sights, our flexible, project-based degree program will put you on the path to success. 

This specialization will provide you with a working knowledge of managerial finance as you learn to use such techniques as planning and forecasting to evaluate and improve on an organization’s financial performance.  In addition to developing a fundamental understanding of business, ethics and leadership, you will study the links between financial theory, public policy and corporate strategy. 

Candidates who complete this program:

  • Understand the principles underlying financial arrangements and contracts and their application to business
  • Analyze the abilities of corporations to manage foreign exchange risk, cash, and capital budgeting issues in a global environment
  • Analyze the valuation of assets in markets
  • Identify strategies that can be used to achieve specific investment goals
  • Understand and apply financial principles and practices to global organizations.
  • Integrate financial accounting issues with corporate financial reporting policies
  • Develop foundational business knowledge and skills through the core courses

Who should enroll:

This program specialization will appeal to any student who seeks to enhance his or her skills in the areas of traditional, international, and e-global finance, reporting, structure and management. This includes, but is not limited to, financial analysts and aspiring executives and managers who feel a strong foundation in corporate finance will build their professional skill set and expand their career opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY:
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.
CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
2 Student Success Courses6 Credits
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
4 Electives12 Credits
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
120 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU 101Successful Online Learning
2 Student Success Courses6 Credits
CRT 100Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
ENG 100Communication and Learning Strategies
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
ART 101Art Appreciation
ENG 101English Composition
ENG 102English Literature
IT 102Introduction to Computer Information Systems
MATH 101College Mathematics
SCI 201Science and Technology
SCI 202Physics of Modern Technology I
SCI 203Physics of Modern Technology II
SPCH 101Fundamentals of Public Speaking
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
BBA 101Introduction to Business
BBA 110History of Business
BBA 204Legal Environment of Business
BBA 210Financial Flow - Follow the Money
BBA 211Introduction to Management
BBA 212Technical Writing
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
BBA 301The Global Marketplace
BBA 304Marketing Management
BBA 305Economics and Competitive Strategies
BBA 306Financial Accounting
BBA 307Finance
BBA 310Management
BBA 431Marketing Research
BBA 484Global Strategies
BC 345Organizational Communication
BC 352Fundamentals of Business Writing
ETH 401Making Ethical Management Decisions
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
GEOG 201Human and Cultural Geography
HIST 201History of World Literature
HUM 201Peace and Conflict Studies
PSY 201Psychology of the Organization
4 Electives12 Credits
BC 355Business Communication Contexts
BC 372Intercultural Communication
BC 380Team Communication
BC 403Professional Development and Leadership
BC 465Negotiation and Conflict Management
BC 470Collaboration Technology Systems
BC 475Organizational Training and Development
MATH 301Business Mathematics
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
BBA 421Managing Costs for Profitability
BBA 422Investments
BBA 423Global Finance
BBA 424Corporate Finance
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
BBA 490BBA Capstone

Transfer Credit for Applicable Courses