Bachelor’s Degree 
in Finance

There are many career paths in the world of finance. A financial analyst at a brokerage firm has different responsibilities than a manager at a financial representative at a government agency, for example. Still, all finance careers require many of the same things: analytical thinking, attention to detail, and an extensive knowledge of how our financial system works. 

With a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from Monroe’s School of Business and Accounting, you’ll learn the skills you need to succeed in any financial career. You’ll learn about corporate finance, private finance, investment portfolio management, stock valuations, fixed-income securities trading, and more. By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared to manage assets anywhere in the business and financial sectors. 

Whether you’re just out of high school or going back to school as an adult learner, you can create a flexible schedule that works with your life as it is now — so you can start building the life you want for the future. Read on to discover what a BBA in Finance can do for you. 

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A Bachelor’s in Finance is the first step on a path to a stable career with many opportunities for advancement. Those opportunities are only going to grow in the years to come: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that many BBA Finance jobs will grow faster than the average rate for all occupations nationwide. 

Careers for securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents are set to grow by 7% over the next several years. Demand for financial analysts could rise by 8%. Financial manager positions could see a growth of 16% — more than five times the average — while financial examiner jobs could grow by up to 20%.

When you get your BBA in Finance at Monroe, you also gain an advantage beyond your degree. You’ll be studying in one of the great finance capitals of the world, with internship and networking opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.

At our School of Business and Accounting, your professors are also professionals: senior financial executives, analysts, and more. They bring more than knowledge into the classroom. They bring experience.

They’ll help you to understand every facet of our financial system, arming you with the skills you’ll need to navigate the complex world of modern financial institutions. Your finance classes will cover: 

• Financial statement analysis
• Monetary policy 
• Corporate finance
• Capital structure
• Financial management
• Short-term and long-term debt financing
• Asset management
• Securities, stocks, and bonds
• Investment management
• Financial markets
• International finance

In addition to your finance courses, you’ll be able to earn hands-on experience in real-world business settings throughout the New York metro area. 

How Long Does It Take to Get a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance?

The BBA Finance degree is an eight (8)-semester program. With our three (3)-semester academic calendar, full-time students can earn their Finance degree in less than three (3) years.

Finance Degree Requirements:

120 total credits

• 60 credits of major-related courses (including field experience)
• 60 credits of general education and related courses

Our School of Business and Accounting also offers both online and hybrid study options. 

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All applicants to the BBA degree in Finance must submit: 

• Either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
• A completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.

Applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.

Learn more about how to apply to Monroe College.

How Much Does a Finance Degree Cost? 

Paying for your education will be the first of many financial decisions you make in your career. At Monroe, you’ll never have to figure it out on your own. 

Our dedicated financial aid counselors will work to help you secure the maximum possible financial aid package, with a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans. That’s on top of our already-affordable tuition and fees and manageable payment plans. And if you already work for one of the more than 400 organizations we’ve built relationships with, you may be eligible for a Corporate Partnership Grant worth up to 20% of your tuition costs. 

For years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Monroe as one of the Best Value Schools among Regional Universities North. When you earn your BBA in Finance, you won’t just be getting a quality education; you’ll be getting an affordable one, too. 

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With a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, you’ll be ready to start building a career in commercial, investment, and savings banks; help businesses, individuals, and public organizations make sound financial decisions; and work in the finance departments of corporations, nonprofit institutions, and governmental agencies. Some potential BBA in Finance jobs include:

• Financial manager
• Personal financial advisor
• Credit analyst
• Financial risk specialist
• Brokerage clerk
• Credit counselor
• Banker

With a Bachelor’s in Finance, you’ll also be qualified to further your education — and your career — by going on to earn a graduate degree in business or public administration from Our King Graduate School. 

Real-world learning is at the heart of our education. The knowledge you gain in your classes will be the foundation upon which you build your finance career — one you’ll start building  long before you graduate. Dozens of Forbes 500 companies are just a short ride from our campus, giving our students access to incredible internship opportunities at some of the world’s top financial institutions. 

Your networking opportunities won’t end there. Finance majors can join many of the on-campus organizations at the School of Business and Accounting, including: 

• Delta Mu Delta — The Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business provides peer-to-peer networking opportunities for students and alumni nationwide. Each year, the society also offers several scholarships for students in its member chapters.
• The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) — Monroe’s NABA chapter is the proud three-time winner of the Deloitte-hosted New York Fall Case Study competition. NABA connects Black business students with a coast-to-coast support network with an online career center, Regional Student Conferences, and more. 
• The Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) — ALPFA provides Latino students with internship opportunities at hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies, as well as workshops and scholarship opportunities throughout the year.
• Monroe's Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence 

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