Bachelor of Science
financial management
Gain, synthesize, and integrate financial concepts
Why study Financial Management? Bruce A. Campbell, Ph.D. Program Chair Financial Management
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You will be challenged to develop the skills to analyze financial performance, assess investment opportunities, and create and manage investment portfolios.
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Now more than ever, responsible financial management is essential for business success in services and manufacturing, from Wall Street to Main Street. Earning your bachelor’s degree at Franklin University will give you an understanding of the principles and tools of finance and how they apply to the financial performance of business firms and financial institutions. You’ll learn how firms raise funds and make investment decisions, as well as assess, accept, and manage risk in domestic and international markets. Additionally, you’ll be able to provide financial advice by synthesizing and integrating the concepts of modern finance.
This is a great time to enter or advance within the field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, finance jobs are in high demand and are expected to grow nearly 10% by 2018 as the economy expands and new companies are created and existing ones expand. The Financial Management Major also provides an excellent foundation for students interested in pursuing graduates study in business and law.
career opportunities may include • Bank Officer
• Risk and Insurance Manager
• Credit Manager
• Stockbroker
• Financial Analyst
• Treasurer
What expertise will you gain? As a Franklin student, you will experience a full spectrum of courses that help you develop the well-rounded skills and perspective that lay a foundation for lifelong learning and enduring career success. General Education courses will enrich your professional effectiveness as you improve your skills in writing, communication, critical thinking, principles and ethics, and diversity – abilities that employers across all industries value in graduates. Business Core courses are designed to support and expand the knowledge you acquire in your major area. The Major Area coursework is not only comprehensive and immediately applicable, but can also serve as the bedrock for many graduate programs.
Program Outcomes • Achieve owner objectives through ethical management of organization finances
General Education
Business Core
ACCT 215
Financial Accounting
ACCT 225
Managerial Accounting
BSAD 220
Business Law
ECON 210
Introduction to Microeconomics
FINA 301
Principles of Finance
MGMT 312
Principles of Management
MKTG 300
Marketing
FINA 340
Money, Banking & Financial Markets
FINA 403
Advanced Financial Management
FINA 405
Investments
FINA 450
Global Finance
FINA 495
Financial Policy Seminar
• Assess a firm’s financial condition and project its future performances • Determine a firm’s financing needs and its cost of capital
Major Area
• Value firms and their investments • Create and manage portfolios to achieve investment objectives
UNIVERSITY Electives
Major Area Electives
Consult the Academic Bulletin for complete information on degree requirements.
Why choose Franklin University? Fully accredited and nonprofit, Franklin University has offered programs designed especially for adult learners for more than 100 years. Today, more than 11,000 students from across the country and around the world choose Franklin each year.
Gain knowledge employers need
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Each major is designed with the input of industry experts to ensure you gain relevant knowledge. Our students and graduates are known for bringing fresh thinking to the workplace. In fact, in the last year alone, 1/3 of our students earned job promotions prior to graduating. What’s more, thousands of our students and graduates are employed by the nation’s top Fortune 100 companies.
With highly competitive tuition rates that are below the national average, Franklin helps you invest in your future by keeping your education affordable. We also offer tuition assistance and payment options to fit your needs. In fact, in 2009 alone, Franklin students received more than $15 million in scholarships and grants.
Maximize previously earned credits
Take classes that work around your schedule
Community and technical college students can finish a bachelor’s degree faster by transferring up to 84 semester hours or 126 quarter hours into Franklin University. With such a seamless transfer process, it’s easy to see why 90% of Franklin students transfer credits from other schools.
If you’re like most Franklin students, you want an education that works around your schedule and offers different learning options. That’s why our courses are offered in 6-, 12-, and 15-week schedules and can be taken on campus at numerous locations, online, or a combination of both.
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