Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

As a student of Walden University's online B.S. in Business Administration program with a concentration in Finance, you have the opportunity to learn business fundamentals, with a focus on financial methods, strategies, and markets. Concentration courses address risk management, corporate financial operations, banking regulations, international securities and banking, and various financial markets, including bonds, securities, mortgages, and stocks. The core curriculum offers study in financial management, business law, accounting, entrepreneurship, and statistics. The program stresses the development of management, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Prior to beginning Walden University's B.S. in Business Administration program with a concentration in Finance, you might have current or recent experience in a banking or corporate environment. An academic background in finance, math, or accounting is helpful. Applicants to Walden University's programs must be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent; or be an active member of the military or a veteran; or have already earned at least 90 quarter hours of credit. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Course Requirements?

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change; contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program. A total of 181 total quarter credit hours must be completed to earn the B.S. in Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance from Walden University. This total represents 75 credits in business courses, 60 credits in general education and concentration courses, 45 credits in electives, and a one-credit portfolio course. While completion times vary, it typically takes about four and a half years to satisfy all requirements of this program, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable.

Required Business Courses

• Introduction to Accounting I
• Introduction to Management and Leadership
• Business Law
• Operations
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Information Systems in Enterprise
• Dynamics of Change
• Critical Thinking
• Entrepreneurship for Small Business
• Business Capstone Project - Strategic
• Management and Organizational Behavior
• Microeconomics
• Statistics
• Developing Student Portfolios

Concentration Courses

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Institutions and Markets
• International Finance

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Walden University's B.S. in Business Administration program with a concentration in Finance could be prepared to seek jobs in financial institutions, investment firms, or the corporate finance departments in a variety of industries. Positions graduates could pursue include:

• Payroll assistant
• Bookkeeper
• Junior accountant
• Financial services assistant

Advanced Degrees

If you are interested in pursuing upper management positions in the finance field, you may want to continue your education beyond the B.S. in Business Administration program with a concentration in Finance. A master's degree program could further enhance your skills and prepare you to assume greater responsibilities in the workplace. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Graduate degrees you might consider include:

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Finance
• Master of Science in Banking and Financial Management
• Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance