Program Overview

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Introduction to the Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field of finance. By combining business, accounting, technology, and statistics through real-world case studies, the finance degree arms students with the skills to pursue a career in corporate finance, asset management, investment banking, or financial planning.

Program Information

Degree

The degree offered is a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (B.B.A. in Finance).

Emphases

The emphasis of the program is on Finance.

Required Credit Hours

The program requires 120 credit hours to complete.

Program Type

The program is a major.

Program Location

The program is located in Oxford.

School

The program is offered by the School of Business Administration.

Duration

The program typically takes 4 years to complete.

Build Your Career

Students can build their careers in one of the following professions:

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Planning
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

4 Year Action Plan

The 4-year action plan is designed to help students make the most of their time in the program. The plan is divided into four years:

First Year: Explore

• Connect on Campus: Participate in the Business Schools Welcome Week Fair: Open for Business.
• Discover Your Strengths, Interests, and Values: Use the Career Centers career exploration tools to evaluate your interests, values, and possible career paths.
• Explore Your Major and Career Options: Strategically choose your electives to spark career interests.
• Register on the Career DatabasesHandshake and College Central Network
• Obtain part-time, summer, or volunteer jobs to gain experience and explore possible careers.
• Conduct informational interviews with people working in occupations of interest to ask questions about careers while making valuable contacts

Second Year: Learn

• Draft a resume with your current college education, experiences, and activities.
• Develop and start optimizing your LinkedIn profile.
• Conduct a mock interview.
• Engage in experiential learning activities such as micro-internships, Forage virtual simulations, job shadowing.
• Join the Finance Club and participate in the TVA Investment Challenge.
• Identify and craft one career-related goal.

Third Year: Focus

• Engage in experiences related to your career interests and major, such as internships, summer jobs, part-time jobs, service learning, volunteerism, and study abroad.
• Obtain a leadership position with your student organization.
• Research companies, industries, or graduate schools of interest. Prepare for graduate school entrance exams or other industry certifications.
• Network and build professional relationships.
• Update your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and social media presence.

Fourth Year: Action

• Polish your personal branding image (resume, cover letter, business cards, online presence).
• Consult experts in your field through informational interviews. Master your field of study and remain knowledgeable of industry trends.
• Practice talking about your accomplishments, transferable skills, and qualifications.
• Attend our annual Banking and Finance Symposium
• Research companies, industry leaders, and jobs you might want. Good information makes good decisions.
• Book an appointment with the Business School Career Team to review your application materials.

Navigating Finance Career Paths

The finance curriculum combines business, accounting, technology, and statistics through real-world case studies, which will provide students with the skills to pursue a career in corporate finance, asset management, investment banking, or financial planning.

Campus Resources

The following campus resources are available to students:

• University of Mississippi Career Center
• School of Business Administration Career Services
• School of Business Administration Events
• School of Business Administration Student Organizations
• Handshake
• College Central Network for Ole Miss Business