In organizations large and small, private and public, for- or non-profit, financial acumen is a valued skill. Study business and finance skills with CTU's Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a Finance concentration. Along with exploring business fundamentals by linking industry concepts with real-world examples, you can also work to develop proficiency in financial accounting, capital and money markets, investments, and risk assessment. Financial manager jobs are projected to grow 17 percent from 2023-2033, but that growth will vary depending on the industry.¹ The BSBA-Finance degree could help you prepare to pursue a finance role.

¹ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Financial Managers.

• Program Credits: 180
• Each Course Length: 5 Weeks

Program Overview

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.

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.

For the 11th consecutive year, CTU's Online Bachelor's degree programs are ranked among the Best Online by U.S. News & World Report.*

*CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs.

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

Learning Outcomes

BSBA Program Learning Outcomes

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

BSBA-FINC Concentration Learning Outcomes

• Apply financial principles to practical business situations.