Bachelor program

The American University Bachelor program Business Administration: Finance

Financial management

About the program

Business Administration: Finance

The Architecture of Success: Why Financial Fluency is the Ultimate Business Currency

In the high-stakes ecosystem of modern commerce, money is the lifeblood that fuels innovation, scales operations, and sustains vision. Whether a scrappy nonprofit is fighting for its mission, a publicly traded titan is navigating global markets, or a private enterprise is scaling its production, one truth remains absolute: Every organization requires financial expertise to survive and thrive.

Finance is more than just a ledger of credits and debits; it is the strategic heartbeat of leadership. Understanding how to obtain, administer, and manage capital is the bridge between a good idea and a sustainable reality.

Bridging Theory and Executive Action

The American University’s online B.S. in Business Administration (BSBA) with a concentration in Finance is designed for the professional who recognizes that technical knowledge must be paired with leadership prowess. This program does not merely teach students how to read a spreadsheet; it teaches them how to interpret the narrative behind the numbers.

The BSBA curriculum provides a robust foundation in business theories, policies, and procedures, ensuring that graduates do not just enter the business world—they master it. By cultivating critical soft skills like strategic decision-making and ethical problem-solving, American University transforms students into versatile leaders ready to occupy the "C-suite" of tomorrow.

Professional Versatility: Defining Your Path

A finance-focused education is one of the most versatile investments a professional can make. Because financial health is the common denominator of all successful organizations, graduates are not limited to a single industry. Instead, they find themselves with a broad spectrum of high-impact opportunities, such as:

Investment Fund Managers: Architects of growth who navigate markets to multiply assets.

Management Analysts: Strategic advisors who identify inefficiencies and catalyze organizational improvement.

Loss Prevention Managers: Guardians of capital who protect the bottom line from internal and external risks.

What You Will Achieve

The path to financial leadership is paved with rigorous academic inquiry. Upon completion of the American University BSBA program, graduates gain the ability to:

Decipher Complexity: Interpret intricate business concepts and financial strategies that drive corporate growth.

Navigate a Borderless World: Examine the effects of globalization and how international market fluctuations impact local work environments.

Master Financial Literacy: Analyze financial statements with surgical precision to assess organizational health.

Command the Room: Apply managerial decision-making using industry-standard best practices, ensuring every dollar spent aligns with the organization’s long-term mission.

Your Future, Funded

The modern business landscape is complex, fast-paced, and demanding. To succeed, professionals need more than intuition—they need the structured, analytical, and leadership-oriented toolkit provided by American University.

Whether you are looking to advance within your current firm or pivot to a new, high-demand sector, a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance is your blueprint for success. Don’t just manage money—master the business of the future.

Curriculum

How the curriculum is built

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program provides a comprehensive foundation in essential business theories, policies, and operational procedures, effectively preparing graduates to assume influential roles within the corporate landscape. Beyond mastering core management practices, students cultivate critical competencies in strategic decision-making, complex problem-solving, and adaptive leadership. By integrating these analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial management, the program empowers graduates to make informed, high-level managerial decisions that are vital for organizations to successfully obtain, administer, and optimize their financial resources.

Major Requirements | Total Required Semester Hours: 36

Major Requirements – Group A

Major Requirements – Group B

GENERAL EDUCATION | Total Required Semester Hours: 36

Requirements

Total Required Semester Hours: 30 HOURS

Requirements

Total Required Semester Hours: 6 HOURS

Course codeCourse title
BBA 3602Principles of Management
BBA 3826Managerial Decision Making
Requirements

General Concentration : Total Required Semester Hours: 12 HOURS

Requirements

History

Course codeCourse title
HY 1010Western Civilization I
HY 1020WESTERN CIVILIZATION II
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Humanities and Fine Arts

Course codeCourse title
ART 1301ART APPRECIATION I
PHL 1010CRITICAL THINKING
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English Composition

Course codeCourse title
EH 1010English Composition I
EH 1020English Composition II
Requirements

Mathematics

Course codeCourse title
MAT 1301LIBERAL ARTS MATH
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Natural Science

Course codeCourse title
BIO 1100Non-Majors Biology
BIO 1302ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Requirements

Social and Behavioral Science

Course codeCourse title
BBA 2401PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS 2
PS 1010AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Paying for school

Tuition and ways to save

Transfer credits are accepted. Textbooks are included. Payment options, the learning partners discount and scholarships are available. Admissions issues a written quotation before enrollment.

Credits

Transfer credits accepted

Previous study may count toward this program. Admissions reviews transfer credit.

Books

Textbooks included

Textbooks are included in the cost of the program.

Payment

Payment options

Choose a payment plan set out in your written quotation.

Savings

Scholarships and partner discounts

Ask Admissions about scholarships and the learning partners discount.

Flexible online learning

Study on your schedule

The program is designed for working professionals and anyone balancing study with other commitments.

LifePace

LifePace Learning®

Start any time. Progress through a course in as little as four weeks or as long as ten weeks. There are no required login times and no set start or completion dates.

Terms

Term enrollment

Work at your own pace within set course start and end dates. A term lasts about nine weeks, with weekly assignments to keep you on track. There are eleven term start dates each year.

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Next step

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