Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Area of Study in Finance Online
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Program Overview
Explore the A-State online B.S.B.A. – Finance program
Turn your enthusiasm for numbers and ability to analyze data into a rewarding career with this online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance. In addition to gaining a strong understanding of finance from a corporate perspective, you will benefit from a quantitative approach to business that gives you the leadership and communication skills employers seek.
The major in business administration provides a diversified program in business and economics. Prepare to decipher the financial side of organizations, from accounting to operations. Choose from electives that explore business acumen within the global economy; financial techniques, procedures and policies of real estate; security investment and the tools of investment analysis; and the innerworkings of financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies and financial markets.
Prepare for careers like these:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Commercial Real Estate Agent
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Mortgage Lender
- Venture Capitalist
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Commercial Real Estate Agent
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Mortgage Lender
- Venture Capitalist
Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek:
- Gauging impact of regulatory agencies
- Deciphering financial concepts
- Developing financing for properties
- Gauging impact of regulatory agencies
- Deciphering financial concepts
- Developing financing for properties
Also available:
A-State offers a variety of undergraduate business administration programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online undergraduate business administration programs.
Accreditation
Accredited by AACSB International
Tuition
Financial aid packages are available to those who qualify
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The B.S.B.A. – Finance online program offers the same low, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included.
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Our B.S.B.A. – Finance is a flexible online program featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
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Admissions
Preview the admission requirements for the online B.S.B.A. – Finance degree
A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process for both new students and transfers. Students who are interested in the B.S.B.A. – Finance online program should review and follow the requirements for admission below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- 2.0 GPA for transferring credits
There are several paths to admittance at A-State:
- If you have 13 or more transferrable college credit hours, you would be admitted if you have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.0 on previous college coursework
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been out of high school for five years or more, you would be admitted if you:
- Have a high school diploma or state-approved equivalent
- Have completed 12 or fewer earned college hours
- Have never enrolled as a student at A-State
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been in high school within the last 5 years, you would be admitted if you have one of the following:
- 3.0 cumulative high school grad point average (or GED test score equivalent), OR
- 19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score, OR
- Class rank in the top 20% of your graduating class
Application Submission Requirements
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
- When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
- Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit all official college transcripts.
- Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
- Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).
Note: If you have 0-12 transferrable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE); however, they are not needed for an admission decision. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores.
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096 and we’ll be happy to help answer questions.
Document Submission Address
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
Academic Partnershipsc/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
A look at the online bachelor's degree in business – finance curriculum
To earn your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Area of Study in Finance, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 38 credit hours of general education courses, 57 credit hours of major courses, 12 credit hours of Finance courses and 13 credit hours of electives. Students can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.
You will take the courses listed below and select either STAT 2003 or ECON 2113 from the courses listed below.
These B.S.B.A. with an Area of Study in Finance electives must be completed to earn your degree.
You must complete 13 credit hours of electives to satisfy the 120 credit hours required for this program. Courses may be chosen with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan. Electives can come from any courses offered as long as prerequisites are met.
These additional business courses must be taken to complete your degree. You will choose from either ECON 3313 or ECON 3353.
Students must take the following courses.
First-year course - Students must take the following Making Connections online course. If you transfer in more than 12 credit hours, you will not be required to take the Making Connections course. You may replace that 3-hour course with a 3-hour elective course.
First-year course (3 hours)
UC 1013
Departmental (3 hours)
COMS 1203
Communication Requirement (6 hours)
ENG 1003
ENG 1013
Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)
MATH 1023
Arts and Humanities Requirement (6 hours)
At least one course must be selected from MUS 2503, THEA 2503, or ART 2503, and at least one course must be selected from ENG 2003, ENG 2013, or PHIL 1103.
Social Sciences Requirement (9 hours)
Student must complete 9 credit hours of Social Sciences courses. One course from HIST 2763 or POSC 2103, including ECON 2313 and ECON 2323.
Life Science Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete BIO 1003 with BIO 1001 lab.
Physical Sciences Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete CHEM 1043 with CHEM 1041 lab.
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