Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance Major Undergraduate Programme By Western New England University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance Major

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Courses in Finance provide the professional education for a wide spectrum of careers in finance. Accounting, economics, quantitative analysis, and studies of the financial environment are integrated to form both the skills required for traditional financial functions and the ability to stay abreast of a rapidly evolving technological environment. By judicious selection of elective courses, the student, with the assistance of an academic advisor, can chart a course of specialization in the areas of investment management, personal financial management, credit analysis, or corporate financial management. Students are encouraged to participate in internships as part of the Finance major. Career Opportunities Finance majors find positions in brokerage firms, personal financial planning, banking, corporate financial management, international finance, underwriting, portfolio management, and insurance. Students are encouraged to take professional exams after graduation and to earn advanced business degrees. Program Learning Goals Having completed a major in finance, the student will have the ability to: understand and synthesize the basic concepts and theories of finance; use computer-based tools to perform financial analysis and assist with financial decisions; understand the monetary system, monetary policy, and regulatory environment; demonstrate knowledge of the investment environment, and the global and the domestic financial markets; and. demonstrate the ability to determine strategies for corporate decision-making based on an accurate assessment of risks and rewards.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Courses in Finance provide the professional education for a wide spectrum of careers in finance. Accounting, economics, quantitative analysis, and studies of the financial environment are integrated to form both the skills required for traditional financial functions and the ability to stay abreast of a rapidly evolving technological environment. By judicious selection of elective courses, the student, with the assistance of an academic advisor, can chart a course of specialization in the areas of investment management, personal financial management, credit analysis, or corporate financial management. Students are encouraged to participate in internships as part of the Finance major. Career Opportunities Finance majors find positions in brokerage firms, personal financial planning, banking, corporate financial management, international finance, underwriting, portfolio management, and insurance. Students are encouraged to take professional exams after graduation and to earn advanced business degrees. Program Learning Goals Having completed a major in finance, the student will have the ability to: understand and synthesize the basic concepts and theories of finance; use computer-based tools to perform financial analysis and assist with financial decisions; understand the monetary system, monetary policy, and regulatory environment; demonstrate knowledge of the investment environment, and the global and the domestic financial markets; and. demonstrate the ability to determine strategies for corporate decision-making based on an accurate assessment of risks and rewards.

Admission Requirements

79+
6+
Applicants must have the official secondary school transcript(s). Other English Language Requirements: STEPEIKEN: Pre-1 or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 53. Students can also submit proof of completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center, completion of the level 7 at the International Language Institute in Northampton, MA, or completion of level 6 at Embassy CES. SAT I or ACT scores can be substituted for any of these scores as well.

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

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