BBA in Finance

About

The Bachelor of Finance (BS) program objective is to provide students with the theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary to evaluate and direct decisions regarding the allocation of financial resources among a variety of competing opportunities with the goal of maximizing the value of the resources being managed. The Bachelor of Finance (BS) program is offered online via distance learning. After evaluating both academic record and life experience, AIU staff working in conjunction with Faculty and Academic Advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis. This flexibility to meet student needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs. Our online program does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materials. Instead, the online Bachelor of Finance (BS) curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor. It specifically addresses strengths and weaknesses with respect to market opportunities in the student’s major and intended field of work. Understanding that industry and geographic factors should influence the content of the curriculum instead of a standardized one-fits-all design is the hallmark of AIU’s unique approach to adult education. This philosophy addresses the dynamic and constantly changing environment of working professionals by helping adult students in reaching their professional and personal goals within the scope of the degree program.

For South African citizens interested in our offers: Please note that our partner university AIU and it's programs are fully accredited by ASIC the UK Government body for accreditation of foreign Universities, however AIU is not yet recognised by SAQA within South Africa.

Important: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list as AIU programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and example.

Core Courses and Topics in Finance:

• Financial Institutions and Markets
• Investments
• Advanced Corporation Finance
• International Finance
• Advanced Investments
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Engineering
• Real Estate Investment Analysis
• Managerial Accounting
• Federal Personal Income Taxation
• Federal Partnership and Corporate Taxation
• International Trade and Investment
• Money, Banking, and Financial Markets
• Personal Financial Planning

Orientation Courses:

• Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
• Organization Theory (Portfolio)
• Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
• Seminar Administrative Development (Book Summary)
• Seminar Cultural Development (Practical Experience)
• Seminar International Development (Publications)

Research Project in Finance:

Bachelor Thesis Project

MBM300 Thesis Proposal

MBM302 Bachelor Thesis (5,000 words)

Publication: Each Bachelor of Finance graduate is encouraged to publish their research papers either online in the public domain or through professional journals and periodicals worldwide.

Career Center Bachelor of Finance

The duties of financial managers vary with their specific titles, which include the controller, treasurer or finance officer, credit manager, cash manager, risk and insurance manager, and manager of international banking. Controllers direct the preparation of financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of future earnings or expenses, that summarize and forecast the organization’s financial position. Controllers also are in charge of preparing special reports required by regulatory authorities. Often, controllers oversee the accounting, audit, and budget departments. Treasurers and finance officers direct the organization’s budgets to meet its financial goals. They oversee the investment of funds, manage associated risks, supervise cash management activities, execute capital-raising strategies to support a firm’s expansion, and deal with mergers and acquisitions. Credit managers oversee the firm’s issuance of credit, establishing credit-rating criteria, determining credit ceilings, and monitoring the collections of past-due accounts.

Skills for Success

• Good communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Able to build rapport with clients
• Able to analyze and solve problems
• Good organizational skills
• Discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Professional and ethical

Employment Opportunities for Finance field

• Advertising Account Executive
• Advocate/Policy Maker
• Benefits Administrator
• Branch Manager
• Contract Administrator
• Consultant
• Credit Manager/Loan Officer
• Customer Service Manager
• Distribution Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Facilities Planner
• Financial Aid Director
• Financial Analyst
• Fundraiser/Development Officer
• Human Resources Generalist
• Hotel/Motel Manager Information Systems Manager
• Insurance Agent/Broker
• Insurance Underwriter
• Inventory Control Specialist
• International Trade Specialist
• Management Trainee
• Resources for those with Bachelors in Finance field
• The American Finance Association
• The Association for Financial Professionalscialist
• Management Trainee