Bachelor in Business Administration: Banking

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

If you enroll in the Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Banking program, you will have the opportunity to gain a foundation in financial recording and reporting, promotions, professional ethics, and business laws. You will have the chance to examine public and private banking institutions and understand various domestic and international fiscal markets. The curriculum is also designed to cover such topics as global lending, international exchange, valuation risk, fund sourcing, and liquidity management. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn how to supervise portfolios as well as perform banking operations electronically. This program is offered online and at Strayer University campuses.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You may enjoy analyzing numbers and data. Furthermore, you may have practical experience as a teller or bank representative but seek a degree to further strengthen your professional qualifications. Applicants to Strayer University's programs should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements.

What Are the Course Requirements?

This program requires the completion of 180 credit hours: 27 core, 27 major, 27 concentration, 54 general studies, and 45 elective units. With this major's elective requirement, you could be able to develop a minor concentration.

Business Administration, Banking Course Requirements

Area 1	Core Component
ACC 100	Accounting I
BUS 100	Introduction to Business
BUS 107	Fundamentals of E-Business
CIS 105	Introduction to Information Systems
ENG 115	English Composition
MAT 105	Introduction to College Mathematics

Area 2	Major Component
BUS 302	Principles of Management
BUS 309	Business Ethics
ECO 100	Principles of Economics
FIN 100	Principles of Finance
LEG 100	Business Law I
MKT 100	Principles of Marketing

Area 3	Concentration Component
BUS 499	Business Administration Capstone
ECO 320	Money and Banking
FIN 300	Financial Management
FIN 350	Financial Markets and Institutions
FIN 410	Commercial Bank Management and Operations
ITB 400	International Banking and Finance

Area 4	General Studies Component
ENG 215	Research and Writing
ENG 240	Communication for Business and the Professions
HUM 100	Introduction to Art, Music, and Literature
HUM 101	The Origins of Western Culture
HUM 200	Logic
HUM 400	Religion and Philosophy
MAT 300	Statistics
POL 300 ECO 405	Contemporary International Problems OR Economic Problems and Issues
PSY 100 PSY 105	The Individual and Society OR Introduction to Psychology
SCI 110 SCI 115	Introduction to Physical Science OR Introduction to Biology
SOC 100 SOC 300	Introduction to Sociology OR Sociology of Developing Countries

Area 5	Elective Component
	Selected in consultation with an academic advisor

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

After you've completed this program, you could go on to work for traditional banks, Web-based financial institutions, money management companies, or private businesses. You could work in such areas as fiscal analysis, financing, or investment management.

With a bachelor's degree, you could be able to pursue employment as a:

• Loan officer
• Financial services representative
• Banking supervisor

Advanced Degrees

Once you've earned your Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Banking, you could go on to enroll in an advanced degree program, which could strengthen your research, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. In addition, participating in a master's degree program could provide you with advanced knowledge of business, financial management, management, and regulatory practices. With a graduate degree you could be able also to seek additional career options.

Master's degree programs offered at Strayer University include:

• Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance
• Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting
• Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management