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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance

bachelor of science in business administration – finance

Description

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.

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Curriculum

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

Total Required Semester Hours: 30 HOURS

  • BHR 3352 Human Resource Management>
  • BBA 2201 Principles of Accounting>
  • BBA 2010 Introduction to Business>
  • BBA 3201 Principles of Marketing>
  • BBA 3210 Business Law>
  • BBA 3301 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT>
  • BBA 3551 Information Systems Management>
  • BBA 3651 Leadership>
  • BBA 4951 Business Policy and Strategy>
  • BBA 4751 Business Ethics>

Major Requirements – Group B

Total Required Semester Hours: 6 HOURS

  • BBA 3602 Principles of Management>
  • BBA 3826: Managerial Decision Making>

General Concentration : Total Required Semester Hours: 12 HOURS

  • BBA 2501: PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS>
  • BBA 2401 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS 2>
  • BBA 4201: Financial Institutions>
  • BBA 4301: International Finance>

GENERAL EDUCATION | Total Required Semester Hours: 36

History

  • HY 1010 Western Civilization I>
  • HY 1020 WESTERN CIVILIZATION II>

Humanities and Fine Arts

  • ART 1301 ART APPRECIATION I>
  • PHL 1010 CRITICAL THINKING>

English Composition

  • EH 1010: English Composition I>
  • EH 1020: English Composition II>

Mathematics

  • MAT 1301 LIBERAL ARTS MATH>

Natural Science

  • BIO 1100 – Non-Majors Biology>
  • BIO 1302 ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT>

Social and Behavioral Science

  • BBA 2401 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS 2>
  • PS 1010 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT>

Electives | Total Required Semester Hours: 36

  • BSL 4060 Team Building and Leadership>
  • CS 1010 Computer Essentials>
  • BBA 2026 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION>
  • BBA 2551 INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT>
  • BBA 3361 PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WORKPLACE>
  • BBA 3626 PROJECT MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW>
  • BBA 3221 SALES MANAGEMENT>
  • BBA 4426 International Management>
  • BBA 4851: Production Management>
  • BBA 4226: Risk Management>
  • PS 2010 AMERICAN STATE AND LOCAL POLITICS>
  • PSY 1010 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY>
bachelor of science in business administration – finance

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