Bachelor - Business Administration: Finance

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The online Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Finance specialization program is designed to provide you with an understanding of integral business concepts, not limited to ethical leadership, employee productivity, sales and branding, communications, and financial management. Within the specialization area, you will have the chance to explore investment management terms, principles, and practices. Courses are intended to examine securities, equities, and bonds as well as orientate you to national industry bodies and financial markets. In addition, students will have the chance to learn to analyze risk, assess value, and determine returns on investments.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Perhaps you take an interest in global markets or enjoy keeping abreast of national business developments. You may also enjoy math and statistical analysis and may have a tendency to think analytically. All applicants to Ashford University should possess a high school diploma or its equivalent; some programs may have more specific requirements.

What Are the Course Requirements?

If you enroll in this bachelor's degree program, you will be required to complete 120 credits. Of these, 45 are in the major area, 12 are in the finance specialization, and the remaining credits are divided among general education and elective requirements. You may need to complete either one or both introductory courses, depending on your existing undergraduate training.

Business Administration Course Requirements

Course Number	Course Title
	Introductory Course Requirements
EXP 105	Personal Dimensions of Education
PSY 202	Adult Development and Life Assessment
	Major Course Requirements
ACC 205	Principles of Accounting I
ACC 206	Principles of Accounting II
ECO 203	Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 204	Principles of Microeconomics
BUS 303	Human Resource Management
BUS 311	Business Law I
MGT 415	Group Behavior in Organizations
MGT 435	Organizational Change
BUS 401	Principles of Finance
BUS 330	Principles of Marketing
MAT 332	Statistics for Managers
MGT 330	Management for Organizations
BUS 402	Strategic Management and Business Policy
PHI 445	Personal and Organizational Ethics
CGD 218	Visual Literacy in Business
	Specialization Course Requirements
BUS 215	Personal Financial Management
ECO 316	Financial Institutions and Markets
BUS 401	Principles of Finance
BUS 405	Principles of Investments

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Once you earn a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Finance specialization degree, you could seek employment with banks, brokerage firms, wealth management companies, or accounting agencies. Opportunities could also be sought with an organization's finance department, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations.

With a business and finance major, you could be able to find employment as a(n):

• Financial analyst
• Auditor
• Business manager

Advanced Degrees

Depending on your desired career path, after completing this program, you could go on to seek industry-specific licenses or certifications. You could also choose to continue your training and enroll in a graduate degree program, which could allow you delve deeper into fiscal theories, policies, and practices as well as business management topics.

Master's degree options include, but are not limited to:

• Master of Science in Finance
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Applied Economics