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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance Concentration

Effective August 2023, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance (BSBA-FINC) is a 180-credit hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado Springs campus. It consists of 66 general education credits, 86 credit hours devoted to the business administration core, and 28 credit hours in the finance concentration.

This degree program focuses on developing proficiency in financial accounting, capital and money markets, investments, and risk assessment knowledge and is designed to provide a framework for understanding the intricate relationship of finance to various business decisions and opportunities. The concentration integrates real-world financial situations within the coursework.

 

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Business and Management is to offer professional market-driven business degrees that build business competencies transferrable to all industries. The College of Business and Management accomplishes this mission by offering curriculum that aligns to industry standards, remains relevant, and builds practical skills applicable to the competitive global business environment.

 

Program Accreditation and Alignments

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Outcomes

BSBA Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the application of fundamental business principles in diverse business situations.
  2. Investigate the cultural differences that exist within the global workplace.
  3. Compose organizational business decisions through data analytical problem solving.
  4. Determine ethical principles used in business decision-making.
  5. Interpret the impact of organizational change from a business perspective.

BSBA-FINC Concentration Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply financial principles to practical business situations.

 

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

COMS105Interpersonal Communications

4.5
or
COMS203Speech Communications

4.5
 
ECON210Principles of Macroeconomics

4.5

ECON212Principles of Microeconomics

4.5

ENGL104Introductory Written Communication

4.5
ENGL105Professional Written Communications

4.5
 
GOVT201American Government and Public Affairs

4.5

or
HIST101Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century

4.5

 
MATH102Introduction to College Math

4.5

MATH106Algebra for Business

4.5

MATH301Data Driven Statistics

4.5

MATH451Data Driven Decision Making

4.5

 
PHIL101Introduction to Ethics

4.5

or
HUMN250World Values and Cultures

4.5

 
SCI101Introduction to the Sciences

4.5

SCI103Science and Technology- Laboratory Course

1.5

SCI201Environmental Science and Sustainability

4.5

SCI203Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course

1.5

 
UNIV104Academic and Career Success

4.5

or
HUMNELEHumanities Elective

4.5
Total Credit Hours:66

Courses: Core

ACCT201Accounting I

4

ACCT202Accounting II

4

BADM440Research Design Methods and Applications

4

BUS115Introduction to Business

4
BUS270Business Ethics and Leadership

4
FINC226Financial Statement Analysis

4
HRMT215Management of Human Resources

4

HRMT440Managing Organizational Change

4

IT254Spreadsheet Applications

4

MGM255Management Fundamentals

4

MGM335Organizational Behavior Principles

4

MGM357International Business Practices

4
MGM365The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

4

MGMT235Business Law I

4

MGMT345Operations Management

4

MGMT455Business Policies and Strategies

4

MGMT495Business Capstone

4
MKTG225Introduction to Marketing

4

MPM210Introduction to Project Management

6

SCM215Concepts in Logistics/Supply Chain Management

4
 
UNIV201Career Planning and Management

4

or
MGMT115Introductory Business Practices

4

Total Credit Hours:86

Courses: Finance Concentration

ACC340Financial Accounting

4

ACCT430Introduction to International Financial Reporting Standards

4

FINC310Money and Capital Markets

4

FINC320Investments

4

FINC330Risk Management

4

FINC410Corporate Finance

4

FINC420International Finance

4

Total Credit Hours:28

Total Credit Hours: 180

 

Locations

  • Colorado Springs
  • Virtual Campus

Area of Study

  • Business & Management

Degree Level

  • Bachelor