Overview

Every organization, whether privately owned, publicly traded or nonprofit, requires financial expertise. Columbia Southern University’s online Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in finance seeks to equip financially focused business professionals with the leadership skills and knowledge necessary to obtain, administer and manage funds. Graduates may be interested in pursuing employment in investment banking, financial planning, accounting and more.

The employment outcome for an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual.

Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program equips graduates with a knowledge of business theories, policies, and procedures that prepares them to assume a responsible position within the world of business. In addition to fundamental business and management procedures, graduates also acquire skills in decision making, problem solving, and leadership.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

• Analyze financial statements.
• Examine the effects of globalization on their work environment.
• Apply managerial decision making through utilizing best practices in business.
• Interpret business concepts, principles, and financial strategies.

Student Achievement

Finance Concentration

Prepares students to make managerial decisions to assist organizations in obtaining, administering, and managing funds.

Concentration Outcomes

• Analyze financial information essential to sound business decision-making.