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
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Corporate Finance |
Entrepreneurship |
Financial Services |
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Financial Planning and Analysis |
Insurance |
Investment Banking |
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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
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Curriculum designed & delivered by bankers |
Field trips to banks |
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Banking certificate |
Summer internships |
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Hands-on learning |
Scholarship program |
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Networking opportunities with bankers |
Future Bankers Club benefits |
Career Options
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Banking Professional |
Financial Analyst |
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Credit Analyst |
Loan Officer |
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Bank Compliance Officer |
Commercial Banking Officer |
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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
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Curriculum designed for certifications |
Hands-on learning |
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Networking opportunities |
Internship opportunities |
Career Options
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Trader |
Financial Advisor/Agent Manager |
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Stockbroker |
Securities Analyst |
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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
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Curriculum designed for certifications |
Hands-on learning |
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Networking opportunities |
Internship opportunities |
Career Options
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Actuary |
Insurance Appraiser |
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Claims Adjuster |
Claims Examiner |
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Risk Manager |
Underwriter |