Banking and Financial Institutions
Banking and Financial Institutions
The Banking and Financial Institutions major prepares students to succeed in careers including commercial banking, insurance, credit unions, investments, regulation, and consumer finance. They will have the necessary tools and skills to choose from a wide range of (commercial and investment) banking jobs beyond the classic bank teller or loan officer roles, like: financial analysts, personal financial advisers, relationship managers, branch managers, treasurers, bankruptcy/foreclosure coordinators, business intelligence managers, consumer credit analysts, investment management operations analysts, investment planners, lead business consultants, mortgage consultants, personal bankers, technology risk managers, and trust asset managers.
The course of study for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree includes four sets of academic requirements:
University Core Curriculum Requirements |
42 semester hours |
Business Foundation Requirements |
12 semester hours |
Non-Business Foundation Requirements |
3 semester hours |
Business Core Requirements |
27 semester hours |
Major Option Requirements |
24 semester hours |
Minor |
12 semester hours |
Total: |
120 semester hours |
*If economics fulfills social & behavioral science component, student then has a free upper-division business elective.
Below is a suggested course of study to complete the BBA in Financial Analyst in four years. The courses suggested by the College of Business for the University Core Curriculum are included in this plan. To see a complete list of course options, see the 海角社区 Degree Plans tool at
You can find more information about this major here.
For more information about career opportunities available for this major, visit the “What Can I Do with this Major?” and “Mining Majors” resources available from the University Career Center here
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