The American University Bachelor program Business Administration: Finance
Financial management
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.
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
Total Required Semester Hours: 30 HOURS
| Course code | Course title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Total Required Semester Hours: 6 HOURS
| Course code | Course title |
|---|---|
| BBA 3602 | Principles of Management |
| BBA 3826 | Managerial Decision Making |
General Concentration : Total Required Semester Hours: 12 HOURS
| Course code | Course title |
|---|---|
| BBA 2501 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS |
| BBA 2401 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS 2 |
| BBA 4201 | Financial Institutions |
| BBA 4301 | International Finance |
History
| Course code | Course title |
|---|---|
| HY 1010 | Western Civilization I |
| HY 1020 | WESTERN CIVILIZATION II |
Humanities and Fine Arts
| Course code | Course title |
|---|---|
| ART 1301 | ART APPRECIATION I |
| PHL 1010 | CRITICAL THINKING |
English Composition
| Course code | Course title |
|---|---|
| EH 1010 | English Composition I |
| EH 1020 | English Composition II |
Mathematics
| Course code | Course title |
|---|---|
| MAT 1301 | LIBERAL ARTS MATH |
Natural Science
| Course code | Course title |
|---|---|
| BIO 1100 | Non-Majors Biology |
| BIO 1302 | ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT |
Social and Behavioral Science
| Course code | Course title |
|---|---|
| BBA 2401 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS 2 |
| PS 1010 | AMERICAN GOVERNMENT |
Electives | Total Required Semester Hours: 36
| Course code | Course title |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Transfer credits accepted
Previous study may count toward this program. Admissions reviews transfer credit.
Textbooks included
Textbooks are included in the cost of the program.
Payment options
Choose a payment plan set out in your written quotation.
Scholarships and partner discounts
Ask Admissions about scholarships and the learning partners discount.
Study on your schedule
The program is designed for working professionals and anyone balancing study with other commitments.
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.
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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