BBA in Finance

About the Program

The BBA in finance program prepares students for successful careers in corporate financial analysis, investments, financial institutions, and all positions of financial decision-making in both domestic and international settings. Students majoring in finance develop an understanding of financial data and valuation, financial services industry, global environment, and securities markets in the contexts of risk and return and decision making. 

 

Curriculum

The BBA in Finance is a 120 semester-hour program. The program builds upon a business core curriculum which includes a basic finance class. Advanced classes include investments, financial institutions, global finance, and managerial finance (see Catalog for details).

 


Career Options

 

Corporate Finance

Entrepreneurship

Financial Services

Financial Planning and Analysis

Insurance

Investment Banking

Portfolio Management

Real Estate

Security Analysis

 

 

Outlook: According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that jobs for financial analysts are projected to increase 11% for the 2016-2026 period. According to the BLS, financial analysts earned an average salary of $83,660 in May 2020.

 

 



Commercial Banking Program/Career Track

About the Program

The Future Bankers Leadership Program at Texas Southern University prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and professional experience necessary to launch a successful career in banking industry. The Program comprises of three banking classes (9 credit hours), an intermediate accounting class (recommended) along with internship and professional engagement experience. Classes are conducted in a highly interactive manner with guest speakers from local businesses and banks.

 

Program Features

Curriculum designed & delivered by bankers

Field trips to banks

Banking certificate

Summer internships

Hands-on learning

Scholarship program

Networking opportunities with bankers

Future Bankers Club benefits

 

Career Options

Banking Professional

Financial Analyst

Credit Analyst

Loan Officer

Bank Compliance Officer

Commercial Banking Officer

Bank Operations Manager

Wealth Manager

 

 

 


Investments Program/Career Track

About the Program

The JHJ Investments Program should be of interest to all majors who wish to work in the securities or wealth management industry. The Program prepares students for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam which is a certification for prospective securities industry professionals such as Investment Company representatives (Series 6) and Professional Wall Street Brokers (Series 7). The Program comprises of three investments classes (9 credit hours) which are conducted in a highly interactive manner with guest speakers from investments and financial services firms.

 

Program Features

Curriculum designed for certifications

Hands-on learning

Networking opportunities

Internship opportunities

 


Career Options

Trader

Financial Advisor/Agent Manager

Stockbroker

Securities Analyst

Compliance

Financial Markets Specialist

 

 

 


Insurance Program/Career Track

About the Program

The JHJ Investments Program provides a challenging and rewarding experience for students who have interest in careers in the insurance industry. Students enrolled in this program gain the foundation knowledge and necessary skills for successful careers in the insurance sector. Specifically, the 9-credit courses in the JHJ Insurance Program will help students pursue careers in the Associate Risk Management (ARM) areas.

 

Program Features

Curriculum designed for certifications

Hands-on learning

Networking opportunities

Internship opportunities

 

 

 Career Options

Actuary

Insurance Appraiser

Claims Adjuster

Claims Examiner

Risk Manager

Underwriter