Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Finance
The curriculum prepares students to understand the functions and roles played by financial markets and institutions and how the flow of funds through various economic systems affects both the personal and business sectors. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the employment market for finance professionals is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012. Motivated professionals with an up-to-date, real-world education and relevant experience can position themselves to take advantage of this trend.
This degree program is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as Business Consulting Analysts, Collections Supervisors, Internal Auditors, Currency Specialists, Financial Analysts and many others.
Courses are taught via Colorado Tech Online's revolutionary CLIMB™ Learning System and include:
- Financial Accounting
- Money and Capital Markets
- Investments
- Risk Management
- Corporate Finance
- International Finance
This degree program can be completed in 15 months.* Students with an Associate degree or military experience may be eligible for the Colorado Tech Online Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program.
CTU Academic Certificates Included in This Degree Program
Students also earn six CTU Academic Certificates as they work towards the completion of the BSBA in Finance. These résumé-enhancing certificates are built into the degree program without adding any classes or additional costs. Professional Certificates offer students a means by which to progressively add to their educational achievements as they learn and gain new skills. This degree program includes the following Professional Certificates:
Basics of Accounting and Finance
This certificate acknowledges fundamental knowledge of and training in basic accounting practices. It emphasizes an understanding of the processes that influence the types of financial and managerial decisions required in large and small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, governmental agencies and the military.
Business Fundamentals
This certificate indicates the recipient has successfully acquired a common body of knowledge related to business, human resources, marketing and technology. The focus is on sharpening students' management skills and their understanding of basic business tools required to succeed in today's dynamic business environments.
Business in the Global Environment
Completion of this certificate acknowledges a student's understanding of the influence a growing global marketplace exerts on all business, from international industry to local business. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills and knowledge necessary to manage effectively in a global, diverse business environment.
Management Essentials
This credential acknowledges a student's preparedness for entry-level supervisory positions. It is designed to be helpful to professionals focused on careers in management and provides and in-depth understanding of the basic concepts of management and change while exploring the manager's role.
This certificate provides a foundation for understanding how organizations function internally and how they interact with suppliers and customers in today's competitive business environments. An emphasis is placed on the importance of making strategic changes that can create sustainable competitive advantages.
Project Planning
This certificate indicates a student's understanding of the "big picture" approach to modern Project Management. Efficient, effective project planning and resource utilization are essential to organizations focused on bringing products and ideas to market in less time and at a reduced cost of development.