B.S. in Business Administration with Finance Concentration

The business administration major offers students an opportunity to prepare for careers in today’s challenging world of business by delivering a comprehensive program of academics, technology, and leadership. A diverse business core and a variety of electives constitute an accredited curriculum which is based on the liberal arts and sciences foundation for which the College of Charleston is so well known.

The concentration provides the business administration major with a broad understanding of the finance function within a business organization and an appreciation of the financial system as a whole. Those students majoring in either economics or accounting receive the minor in finance while the business administration majors receive an area of concentration in finance. It includes courses in financial operations, financial institutions/markets, and investments; as well as the economic and legal framework of financial activities. Primary topics include broad corporate objectives of financial planning, the acquisition of funds, and business investment decisions.

Graduates with a minor or concentration in finance typically specialize in corporate finance or financial services. Careers in corporate finance include treasurers, comptrollers, and financial analysts. Careers in financial services include investment management, banking, real estate, insurance, and financial advisory services.

General Education Requirements: 50 hours.

Business Administration Major Requirements: 48 hours.

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