BBA in Finance

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. 

For those interested in professional certification, students who graduate from JIU with an BBA in Finance are eligible under the education requirement of the American Academy of Financial Management™ (AAFM™) for the MFP™ Master Financial Professional Credential. Click here to learn more.

Degree Learning Objectives:

  • 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
JIU101 Orientation - Successful Online Learning
2 Student Success Courses6 Credits
CRT100 Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
ENG100 The Writing Process
9 General Education Courses27 Credits
ART101 Art Appreciation
ENG101 English Composition
ENG102 English Literature
IT102 Introduction to Computer Information Systems
MATH101 College Mathematics
SCI201 Science and Technology
SCI202 Physics of Modern Technology I
SCI203 Physics of Modern Technology II
SPCH101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
6 Business Administration Core Curriculum Courses18 Credits
BBA101 Introduction to Business
BBA110 History of Business
BBA204 Legal Environment of Business
BBA210 Financial Flow - Follow the Money
BBA211 Introduction to Management
BBA212 Technical Writing
11 Business Administration Courses33 Credits
BBA301 The Global Marketplace
BBA304 Marketing Management
BBA305 Economics and Competitive Strategies
BBA306 Financial Accounting
BBA307 Finance
BBA310 Management
BBA431 Marketing Research
BBA484 Global Strategies
BC345 Organizational Communication
BC352 Fundamentals of Business Writing
ETH401 Making Ethical Management Decisions
3 General Education Electives9 Credits
GEOG201 Human and Cultural Geography
HIST201 History of World Literature
HUM201 Peace and Conflict Studies
MATH201 Intermediate Algebra
PSY201 Psychology of the Organization
4 Electives12 Credits
BBA311 Using the Internet in Business
BC355 Business Communication Contexts
BC372 Intercultural Communication
BC380 Team Communication
BC465 Negotiation and Conflict Management
BC470 Collaboration Technology Systems
BC475 Organizational Training and Development
MATH301 Business Mathematics
4 Specialization Courses12 Credits
BBA421 Managing Costs for Profitability
BBA422 Investments
BBA423 Global Finance
BBA424 Corporate Finance
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
BBA490 BBA Capstone

Transfer credit is available for applicable courses.