BBA Finance
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Finance equips students with the analytical and strategic skills needed to thrive in the dynamic world of financial management. This program provides a strong foundation in core business principles while focusing on financial markets, investment analysis, corporate finance, risk management, and financial planning. Students learn to interpret financial data, develop budgets, evaluate investment opportunities, and make informed decisions that drive business growth. Through real-world case studies, simulations, and internship opportunities, students gain practical experience and insights into global financial systems. The finance major prepares graduates for diverse career paths, including roles in banking, investment firms, corporate finance departments, financial consulting, and government agencies. With a focus on ethical decision-making and financial responsibility, this degree also serves as a strong foundation for pursuing advanced studies such as an MBA or professional certifications like CFA or CPA.
General Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | 15 | |
| Business Core | 36 | |
| Major Courses | 27 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
- 36 advanced credit hours required for degree
- 30 upper-division hours (with minimum 15 hours in major courses) and 25% of total semester hours required for this degree must be completed at A&M-SA to satisfy residency requirement
- CIP Code: 52.0801
All Finance majors must receive a grade of “C” or better in all FINC courses. Finance majors may not proceed to the next course without achieving the minimum grade in the pre-requisite course. Academic courses transferred in also must meet the minimum grade criteria.
All students must complete the University’s Core Curriculum and the specific requirements of the major. In some cases, a course that is required for a major may also be counted towards the Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum 1 | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 1324 | Math for Bus/Soc Sci I | |
| Life and Physical Science | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Science | 3 | |
| Language Philosophy and Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| American History | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 42 | |
| Required Support Courses | ||
| BUAD 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| QMBS 2305 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Acct | 3 |
| ACCT 2302 | Principles of Managerial Acct | 3 |
| CISA 1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 15 | |
| Business Core (Upper Level) 2,4 | ||
| ACCT 3302 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| BCOM 3304 | Bus Communication | 3 |
| BLAW 2341 | Business Law | 3 |
| QMBS 2301 | Quantitative Skills-Business | 3 |
| QMBS 3360 | Business Statistics II | 3 |
| CISA 3358 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 3311 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| FINC 3337 | Principles of Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 3320 | Supply Chain & Operations Mgmt | 3 |
| MKTG 3311 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUAD 4070 | Business Capstone Lab | 0 |
| MGMT 4370 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Select one of COB's Approved Ethics Electives | 3 | |
| Ethical Decisions | ||
| Ethical Decisions: Ethics Bowl | ||
| Ethical Decisions Spcl Topics | ||
| Subtotal: | 36 | |
| Major Courses 2 | ||
| FINC 3338 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| FINC 4331 | Investments | 3 |
| FINC 4336 | Financial Management | 3 |
| FINC 4342 | International Finance | 3 |
| FINC Elective (Upper-Division) | 3 | |
| FINC Elective (Upper-Division) | 3 | |
| FINC Elective (Upper-Division) | 3 | |
| FINC Elective (Upper-Division) | 3 | |
| ECON 3331 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 27 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Other courses may satisfy core curriculum requirements. Courses listed under the core curriculum above are also specific degree requirements, and are recommended in the core to expedite degree completion.
- 2
2.0 GPA Required
- 3
To be taken in your last semester; the exit exam is a requirement that must be passed before graduation.
- 4
Experiential Learning Requirement: Must have at least two courses designed by the Mays Center as experiential learning courses, with at least one in the student's major. Click here to see the list of approved experiential learning courses.
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BUAD 4070 Business Capstone Lab Requirement: Senior standing required; must be completed during the same semester as MGMT 4370 Decision Making and Bus Policy.
This suggested plan of study is intended to be used as a guide in conjunction with official degree requirements outlined in the catalog. While this plan demonstrates a course of study that covers eight semesters, each student’s academic path is unique and your timeline may look different. Students should regularly consult with academic advisors as they plan their course schedules as course offerings may vary.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | US History to 1865 | 3 |
| BUAD 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| MATH 1314 or MATH 1324 |
College Algebra or Math for Bus/Soc Sci I |
3 |
| UNIV 1301 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | US History from 1865 | 3 |
| CISA 1305 | Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GOVT 2304 | Intro to Political Science | 3 |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| QMBS 2301 | Quantitative Skills-Business | 3 |
| ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Acct | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First Semester
Number Course Title Credits
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
HIST 1301 American History 3
BUAD 1301 Business Principles 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra
or MATH 1324 Math for Bus/Soc Sci I 3
UNIV 1301 First Year Seminar 3
Credits 15
Second Semester
ENGL 1302 Composition II 3
HIST 1302 American History 3
CISA 1305 Business Computer Applications 3
Creative Arts 3
Life & Physical Science 3
Credits 15
Second Year
First Semester
GOVT 23nn Government/Political Science 3
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
QMBS 2301 Quantitative Skills-Business 3
ACCT 2301 Principles of Financial Acct 3
Language/Philosophy/Culture 3
Credits 15
Second Semester
GOVT 23nn Government/Political Science 3
ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics 3
QMBS 2305 Business Statistics I 3
ACCT 2302 Principles of Managerial Acct 3
Life & Physical Science 3
Credits 15
Third Year
First Semester
ACCT 3302 Intermediate Accounting I 3
QMBS 3360 Business Statistics II 3
CISA 3358 Management Information Systems 3
MGMT 3311 Principles of Management 3
FINC 3337 Principles of Corporate Finance 3
Credits 15
Second Semester
FINC 3338 Financial Statement Analysis 3
BCOM 3304 Bus Communication 3
ECON 3331 Money and Banking 3
BLAW 3341 Business Law 3
MKTG 3311 Principles of Marketing 3
Credits 15
Fourth Year
First Semester
FINC 4331 Investments 3
FINC 4342 International Finance 3
FINC 43nn Advanced FINC Elective 3
FINC 43nn Advanced FINC Elective 3
MGMT 3320 Supply Chain & Operations Mgmt 3
Credits 15
Second Semester
FINC 4336 Financial Management 3
MGMT 4370 Strategic Management 3
BUAD 4301 Ethical Decision Making 3
FINC 43nn Advanced FINC Elective 3
FINC 43nn Advanced FINC Elective 3
BUAD 4070 Business Capstone Lab 0
Credits 15
Total Credits 120