Program Overview
Radford University's BBA in Finance program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and prepares them for careers in the financial services industry. The program offers concentrations in General Finance and Insurance and Real Estate, and features unique approaches such as the Student Managed Investment Portfolio Organization and an emphasis on ethics and professional responsibility. Graduates are highly sought after by leading financial institutions and have a strong placement rate.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance program at Radford University is designed to prepare students for successful careers in the financial services industry. The program provides a solid foundation in the principles of finance and prepares students to apply these principles in the real world. Graduates of the program are equipped with the knowledge and skills to make sound financial decisions and to manage financial resources effectively.
Objectives:
The objectives of the BBA in Finance program are to:
- Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of finance.
- Develop students' analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Prepare students for successful careers in the financial services industry.
- Instill in students a strong sense of ethics and professional responsibility.
Program Description:
The BBA in Finance program consists of 120 credit hours of coursework. The core curriculum includes courses in accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing. Students also choose a concentration in either General Finance or Insurance and Real Estate. The General Finance concentration provides students with a broad understanding of the financial services industry. Courses in this concentration cover topics such as corporate finance, investments, financial planning, and risk management. The Insurance and Real Estate concentration provides students with a specialized understanding of the insurance and real estate industries. Courses in this concentration cover topics such as property and casualty insurance, life insurance, health insurance, real estate finance, and real estate law.
Outline:
Program Content:
The BBA in Finance program coursework includes:
Core Curriculum:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
Concentration Options:
- General Finance
- Insurance and Real Estate
Course Schedule:
The course schedule for the BBA in Finance program can be found on the Radford University website.
Individual Modules:
Core Curriculum:
- Accounting:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting I
- Intermediate Accounting II
- Accounting Information Systems
- Economics:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Money and Banking
- International Economics
- Finance:
- Corporate Finance
- Investments
- Financial Planning
- Risk Management
- Management:
- Principles of Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Human Resource Management
- Operations Management
- Marketing:
- Principles of Marketing
- Consumer Behavior
- Marketing Research
- Marketing Management
Concentration Options:
General Finance:
- Corporate Finance:
- Capital Budgeting
- Dividend Policy
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Investments:
- Security Analysis
- Portfolio Management
- Financial Derivatives
- Financial Planning:
- Retirement Planning
- Estate Planning
- Insurance Planning
- Risk Management:
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Financial Risk Management
- Operational Risk Management
Insurance and Real Estate:
- Property and Casualty Insurance:
- Principles of Insurance
- Property Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- Life Insurance:
- Life Insurance Fundamentals
- Life Insurance Products
- Life Insurance Underwriting
- Health Insurance:
- Health Insurance Fundamentals
- Health Insurance Products
- Health Insurance Underwriting
- Real Estate Finance:
- Real Estate Principles
- Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate Investment
- Real Estate Law:
- Real Estate Law I
- Real Estate Law II
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
Students in the BBA in Finance program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Homework assignments
- Projects
- Presentations
Assessment Criteria:
The assessment criteria for the BBA in Finance program vary depending on the course and assessment method. However, all assessments are designed to measure students' understanding of the course material and their ability to apply that knowledge to real-world situations.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The BBA in Finance program is taught using a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Case studies
- Simulations
- Guest speakers
Faculty:
The BBA in Finance program is taught by a team of experienced and dedicated faculty members. The faculty members have a wealth of experience in the financial services industry and are committed to providing students with a high-quality education.
Unique Approaches:
The BBA in Finance program at Radford University has a number of unique approaches, including:
- The Student Managed Investment Portfolio Organization (SMIPO) allows students to manage a real-world investment portfolio.
- The Financial Management Association (FMA) is a student organization that provides students with networking opportunities and career development resources.
- The program's emphasis on ethics and professional responsibility prepares students to be successful in the financial services industry.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the BBA in Finance program are prepared for a variety of career paths in the financial services industry, including:
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Wealth Manager
- Commercial Banker
- Financial Planner
- Insurance Agent
- Corporate Finance Manager
- Securities Data Manager
- Crowdfunding Specialist
- Hedge Fund Manager
- Mutual Fund Manager
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
- Credit Analyst
Opportunities for Finance Students at Radford:
Finance majors at Radford University have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of student organizations, including:
- Student Managed Investment Portfolio Organization (SMIPO)
- Financial Management Association (FMA)
- Beta Alpha Psi (honor society for accounting, finance, and information systems majors) Finance majors also have the opportunity to participate in internships and research projects. The program's faculty are supportive of undergraduate research and independent studies.
Outcomes:
The BBA in Finance program at Radford University has a strong placement rate. The program's graduates are employed by a variety of financial services firms, including:
- Bank of America
- Citigroup
- Goldman Sachs
- JPMorgan Chase
- Merrill Lynch
- Morgan Stanley
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young
- KPMG
