Baker College

What you'll study

The curriculum blends core finance theory, applied analytical skills and professional practice. Coursework covers financial markets and instruments, personal financial planning, accounting for managers and business analytics. The program includes one required 120-hour work experience in the field to provide practical exposure.

• FIN 3550 Financial Markets — development of modern financial markets, interest-rate determinants, fixed-income pricing and capital-raising mechanisms.
• FIN 4010 Personal Financial Planning — building and evaluating financial portfolios, setting realistic goals, assessing income sources and understanding investment risk/reward.
• BUS 6300 Accounting for the Contemporary Manager — use of financial and managerial accounting in decision-making, financial statements, costing, variance analysis, budgeting and responsibility accounting; case analysis applied.

Entry requirements

Students follow a 3+1 path: once admitted to the BBA in finance they may take up to 15 MBA credits in junior/senior years. To apply to the MBA portion after completing the BBA, submit an application upon reaching 60 credits toward the BBA and meet a minimum GPA of 3.0. Contact the Enrollment Department for full admission criteria.

Career prospects

The program prepares graduates for roles that rely on financial analysis and portfolio decision-making, such as investment banking, corporate finance, financial markets and services, insurance and financial planning. Emphasis on analytical, quantitative and communication skills aims to make graduates employable across corporate and institutional finance settings.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should consult Baker College’s financial aid office for information on institutional aid, scholarships, and other funding options available to online and combined-degree students.