<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance program will have the chance to examine various types of monetary institutions and markets. You will also have the opportunity to gain an overview of industry laws and regulations. Other topics designed to be integrated to the curriculum include financial recordkeeping, budgeting, cost estimating and evaluation, pricing strategies, corporate financing, and venture management. The curriculum is intended to build students' strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. This program is offered at select Strayer University campuses and online. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should be comfortable working with numbers and analyzing data. You may also study the stock market and keep abreast of economic changes. Applicants to Strayer University's programs should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>If you enroll in this program, you will be required to complete 180 credits - 27 core, 27 major, 27 concentration, 54 general studies, and 45 elective credits. With the number of elective courses you must complete, it could be possible for you to earn an academic minor. </p> <p><u>Business Administration, Finance Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 1</th><th>Core Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 100</td><td> Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 100</td><td> Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 107</td><td> Fundamentals of E-Business</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 105</td><td> Introduction to Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 115</td><td> English Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 105</td><td> Introduction to College Mathematics</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 2</th><th>Major Component</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 302</td><td> Principles of Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 309</td><td> Business Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 100</td><td> Principles of Economics</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 100</td><td> Principles of Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>LEG 100</td><td> Business Law I</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 100</td><td> Principles of Marketing</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 3</th><th>Concentration Component</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 315</td><td> Cost and Price Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 499</td><td> Business Administration Capstone</td></tr> <tr><td>ECO 320</td><td> Money and Banking</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 300</td><td> Financial Management</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 320</td><td> Investments</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 350</td><td> Financial Markets and Institutions</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 4</th><th>General Studies Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 215</td><td> Research and Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 240</td><td> Communication for Business and the Professions</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 100</td><td> Introduction to Art, Music, and Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 101</td><td> The Origins of Western Culture</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 200</td><td> Logic</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 400</td><td> Religion and Philosophy</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 300</td><td> Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>POL 300<br /> <br /> ECO 405</td><td>Contemporary International Problems<br /> <b>OR</b> <br />Economic Problems and Issues</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 100 <br /> <br /> PSY 105 </td><td> The Individual and Society <br /> <b>OR</b> <br />Introduction to Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>SCI 110 <br /> <br /> SCI 115 </td><td> Introduction to Physical Science<br /> <b>OR</b> <br />SCI 115 Introduction to Biology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 100</td><td> Introduction to Sociology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 300</td><td> Sociology of Developing Countries</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 5</th><th>Elective Component</th></tr> <tr><td><br /> <br /></td><td> Selected in consultation with an academic advisor</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After you've earned your Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, you could find opportunities with banks, brokerage firms, mortgage companies, or private offices. You could use your skills to work in such areas as investment management, sales, market analysis, or forecasting. </p> <p>With a bachelor's degree, you could be able to pursue a position as a(n): </p> <ul><li>Financial advisor </li><li>Profit analyst </li><li>Business supervisor </li><li>Entrepreneur </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Upon finishing your undergraduate training, you could continue your education and enroll in a master's degree program, which could allow you to strengthen your managerial abilities. It could also provide you with an opportunity to gain additional knowledge of business theories and money management practices. What's more, by earning a master's degree, you could be able to assume greater responsibilities in your place of employment. </p> <p>Master's degree programs that are available at Strayer University include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance </li><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting </li><li>Master of Science in Accounting </li><li>Master of Business Administration</li></ul>