Program Overview

Bachelor's Degree (BBA) in Finance

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance program provides students with a solid foundation in financial analysis, investment strategy, and risk management. Students study topics such as corporate finance, financial markets, portfolio management, and international finance, while developing analytical and decision-making skills.

Program Overview

Take charge of the financial world with our Finance bachelor's degree, a program designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to excel in a dynamic industry. Through coursework in investment analysis, financial management, and market dynamics, you’ll gain a strong foundation in making strategic financial decisions. This program prepares you for careers in corporate finance, investment banking, financial planning, real estate, and more.

Who is this program for?

The bachelor's degree program in Finance is perfect for students interested in managing money, investments, and financial planning for individuals or organizations. Graduates gain expertise in financial analysis, investment strategies, and risk management, preparing them for careers as financial analysts, investment bankers, or wealth managers in industries like banking, corporate finance, and asset management.

Accreditation

The Gatton College of Business and Economics has been accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business since 1926. Similarly, the accounting programs within the Von Allmen School of Accountancy have been accredited by AACSB International since 1988 soon after AACSB began offering separate accreditation for accounting programs. Accreditation by AACSB has been earned by less than 5% of the world's business programs and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing continuous improvement to ensure that the institution will continue to deliver the highest quality of education to students.

Related Careers

• Financial Analyst
• Investment Banker
• Financial Planner or Advisor
• Corporate Finance Analyst
• Portfolio Manager
• Risk Analyst
• Commercial Banker
• Asset Manager
• Credit Analyst
• Wealth Management Associate
• Insurance Underwriter
• Treasury Analyst
• Budget Analyst
• Real Estate Financial Analyst
• Financial Operations Associate

Program Details

• Offered by: Gatton College of Business and Economics
• Credit Hours: 120
• Credential: BBA

Admission Requirements

• Official High School Transcript with Pre-College Curriculum
• Test Scores (optional): ACT or SAT scores can be submitted but are not required for university admission

Application Requirements

• Completed applications include an official high school transcript, application fee ($50 domestic/$60 international) and optional official ACT/SAT score (the University of Kentucky is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the academic year)

Program Specific Requirements

Students apply and enter this program as "Pre-Finance" majors. Students are fully admitted to the program when they complete the pre-major requirements.

Application Deadlines

Freshman

• Early Action: 12/01/2025
• Regular Decision: 02/15/2026

Transfer

• Fall Scholarship: 06/15/2026
• Fall: 08/01/2026
• Spring: 11/15/2025
• Summer: 04/15/2026

Curriculum

The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical tools used in the financial industry to evaluate and manage financial resources effectively.

Sample Curriculum Plan

• Freshman Year: 32-35 hours
  • Fall Semester: 16-19 hours
    • UK Core - Comp. & Comm. I
    • COLLEGE ALGEBRA
    • UK Core - Natural, Physical and Math
    • UK Core - Arts and Creativity
    • UK Core - Community, Culture and Citizen
    • ACADEMIC ORIENTATION
  • Spring Semester: 16 hours
    • UK Core - Comp. & Comm. II
    • ELEM CALC & ITS APPLICS
    • UK Core - Quantitative Foundations
    • UK Core - Humanities
    • UK Core - Global Dynamics
    • UK Core - Social Sciences
• Sophomore Year: 31 hours
  • Fall Semester: 15 hours
    • INTRO ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKERS
    • PRINCIPLES OF ECO I
    • STATISTICAL METHODS AND MOTIVATIONS
    • UK Core - Statistical Inferential Reason
    • MARKETING MANAGEMENT
    • Elective
  • Spring Semester: 16 hours
    • PRINCIPLES OF ECO II
    • FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
    • INTRODUCTION TO MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS
    • FINITE MATH & ITS APPLIC
    • BUSINESS APPLICATIONS OF SPREADSHEETS
    • Elective
• Junior Year: 30 hours
  • Fall Semester: 15 hours
    • INTERMED ACCOUNTING I
    • ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS STATISTICS
    • CORPORATION FINANCE
    • STRATEGIC BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMM
    • GCCR course
    • Elective
  • Spring Semester: 15 hours
    • CAPITAL INVESTMENT & FINANCING DECISIONS
    • INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
    • Elective
    • Elective
    • Elective
• Senior Year: 30 hours
  • Fall Semester: 15 hours
    • FIN 400 level
    • FIN 400 level
    • ETHICAL & REG ENVIRONMENTS OF ORGS
    • Elective
    • Additional Major Course
  • Spring Semester: 15 hours
    • FIN 400 level
    • INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ANALYTICS
    • Elective
    • Elective
    • Elective

Degree Requirements

Degree requirements, course descriptions, and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.