Troy University

What you'll study

The programme blends foundational business courses with finance-specific modules to build technical skills and practical judgement. You will study core subjects such as financial accounting, managerial finance, microeconomics and macroeconomics, business statistics, and financial modelling. Major-focused modules typically include investments and portfolio management, corporate finance, banking and financial institutions, risk and insurance, personal financial planning, taxation, estate planning, and international finance.

The degree normally includes experiential components: case studies, group projects, use of financial databases and simulation software, and an internship or practicum option that connects classroom learning with workplace experience. Many students choose electives in areas such as derivatives, fixed income, wealth management, or behavioural finance. A senior capstone or integrative project synthesises learning and emphasises ethical decision-making in financial contexts.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have a secondary school qualification or equivalent. Typical academic expectations include satisfactory performance in mathematics and coursework demonstrating quantitative aptitude. U.S. applicants usually provide high-school transcripts and may provide standardised test scores where required by the campus; some campuses or routes may accept test-optional applicants. Transfer applicants should submit college transcripts showing completion of introductory business or quantitative coursework.

International applicants must provide certified academic records and evidence of English proficiency (for example, accepted scores on tests such as TOEFL or IELTS), unless exempt by prior study in English. Admissions also consider personal statements, references, and any relevant work or extracurricular experience. Specific requirements can vary by campus and pathway, so prospective students should consult the university's admissions guidance for their chosen entry route.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a wide range of roles across the financial services sector and corporate finance functions. Common job titles include financial analyst, corporate finance associate, investment analyst, commercial banker, loan officer, financial planner or advisor, wealth management associate, insurance underwriter, and risk management analyst. The degree also prepares graduates for entry-level roles in treasury, budgeting and forecasting, credit analysis, and operations within banks and financial institutions.

Many students go on to pursue professional designations — for example Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or other industry credentials — or progress to postgraduate study in finance, business administration or law. The practical orientation of the programme, including internships and career services, is designed to support transitioning into graduate recruitment programmes or local and regional finance roles.

Why study at Troy University

Troy University's business programmes are delivered through a business school that emphasises applied learning, small-class interactions and faculty with practitioner experience. Students benefit from access to regional business networks, internship opportunities with local employers, and a curriculum aligned with industry practice. The university also offers flexible delivery options, including on-campus and online courses, which can suit students balancing work and study.

Facilities and student support services typically include career services, academic advising, access to financial databases and software, and student organisations related to finance and investment. The programme’s emphasis on practical skills, ethical practice and professional preparation helps graduates move into roles across the public and private financial sectors or continue to professional certification and postgraduate study.