FINANCE
BBA BUSINESS major
BACHELOR of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DRIVING FINANCIAL DECISIONS to MOVE ORGANIZATIONS FORWARD
WHAT IS FINANCE
the MAJOR
FINANCE (FIN)
The study of money and how it is acquired, used, transferred, spent or invested. Finance is often split into three areas: personal finance, corporate finance and public finance.
SPECIALIZATIONS INCLUDE: MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INVESTMENT AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT, REAL ESTATE FINANCE OR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.
COURSEWORK TOPICS INCLUDE: Bank Management Corporate Finance Decision Making Tools and Techniques for Finance Financial Management Financial Markets and Institutions Fixed Income Analysis International Finance and Investments Investments Personal Financial Planning Real Estate Finance and Investment Risk and Insurance.
why FINANCE?
the SKILLS
Earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Finance demonstrates that you understand the theories, concepts, practices and advances in financial analysis and management. You will study risk assessment, efficient management of funds and investment policies. ANALYTICAL
If you are interested in solving problems in creative ways with a numbers-driven approach, have a strict attention to detail, enjoy watching the stock market and making predictions about investments, then a major in Finance can provide you with the skills needed to work with complex data sets, help organizations plan to grow their revenue or maintain their profitability, drive financial decisions or assist individuals with the management of their personal financial choices and goals.
ENGAGED LEARNING
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS FOR LEARNING AND NETWORKING.
The Financial Management Association (FMA) helps students gain leadership experience, participate in professional and volunteer activities, attend conferences and engage with the CFA Society of Cleveland. In addition to the student organization, the Finance Department offers the KeyBank Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) as a course. SMIF is a $1 million plus fund managed by a select group of qualified undergraduate and MBA students.
INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS and CAREERS
EMPLOYERS include
Applied Industrial
Technologies
Bendix
Brokaw
CBIZ, Inc.
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Fed
Eaton
Hyland
KeyBank
Merrill Lynch
Nestle
PolyOne Corporation
Progressive Insurance
Sherwin-Williams
Wells-Fargo
the MINORS
Accounting
Economics
Entrepreneurship
CAREER outlook
7% employment increase
Expected employment growth of 7% until 2028
Faster than the average for all occupations
$85,660 median salary
(Source: https://bls.gove/) per year for financial analysts as of May 2018
A PROMISING FUTURE FILLED WITH EXPANSIVE AND ENGAGING OPPORTUNITIES.
the CAREERS
Actuary
Asset Manager
Bond Broker
Budget Analyst
Commercial Banker
Currency Trader
Financial Analyst
Financial Manager
Insurance Underwriter
Investment Banker
Loan Officer
Merger & Acquisition Specialist
Mutual Fund Manager
Personal Financial Advisor
Research Analyst
Risk Management Specialist
Stockbroker
Venture Capitalist
COMPLEMENT AND ENHANCE YOUR FINANCE MAJOR WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFIC BUSINESS SKILLS THROUGH MINOR COURSE WORK AND APPLICATION.
Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
Health Care Management
Human Resources Management
Information Systems
International Business
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Professional Selling
Property Management
Sport & Entertaiment Management
Taxation
LEARN MORE
BUSINESS success STORIES
JACK HUCHINSON FINANCE MAJOR FALL 2022 VALEDICTORIAN
THE
In January of 2023, Jack Hutchinson started a position as Financial Analyst at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. Jack started at DFAS as an intern in Summer of 2022 and his internship was extended into his last semester at Cleveland State University. A non-traditional student, his interest in Finance started when he was helping his friends with their finances while they were stationed in rural Japan with the U.S. Navy.
“Cleveland State is very appealing to someone with a busy schedule,” Jack said. “Being able to adjust my school schedule to accommodate the rest of my commitments was very helpful. I was able to work full-time during my last two semesters while finishing my degree in a reasonable timeframe.”
TAKE the NEXT STEP
APPLY TODAY – YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Apply as early as possible to get your admittance decision.
Applying and getting a decision allows you to apply for and receive financial aid and scholarship packages to help you make your college selection.
Applications for Fall Semester open annually on August 1.
INCOMING FRESHMEN apply for the Honors Program: January 15; all other Programs: March 1.
TRANSFER STUDENTS apply for the Honors Program: February 28; all others programs: April 1.
