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Bachelor of Business Administration — Finance

College of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration — Finance

College of Business

On-Campus & Online

Options

120 Credit Hours

to Graduate

On-Campus: $5,010 Per Semester

Online: $443 Per Credit Hour

Free Books

for All Students

Become an Innovative Leader in an Evolving Industry

Finance professionals are critical to an organization’s success. EKU’s banking and financial services programs focus on experiential learning and provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the finance principles and practices necessary for success. Students gain a competitive edge in the job market and are poised to move quickly into upper management. Graduates are prepared to take on key positions with excellent salaries or pursue an MBA.

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Career Outlook


Financial analysts evaluate opportunities to commit money for the purpose of generating profit and generally focus on trends affecting a specific geographical region, industry, or type of product. Financial examiners typically work in one of two main areas: risk assessment or consumer compliance.

Employment for financial analysts is projected to grow 8 percent while financial examiners is projected to grow 20 percent from 2021 to 2032.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A degree in finance can open the door to a wide variety of career options across the industry spectrum.

Job Titles Include:

  • Personal Banker
  • Portfolio Monitoring Analyst
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Client Service Associate
  • Relationship Banker
  • Tax Specialist
  • Underwriter
  • Tax Financial Specialist
  • Associate Broker
  • Commercial Lines Underwriter
  • Financial Advisor
  • Finance Specialist
  • Financial Representative
  • Capital Finance Analyst Financial Analyst

EKU finance graduates work in a variety of fields and positions.

Employers Include:

  • PNC
  • Fifth Third Bank
  • Monticello Banking
  • US Bank
  • Independent Bankers’ Bank
  • Dean Dorton
  • JB Hunt
  • Western & Southern Life
  • Commonwealth Credit Union
  • Risk Placement Services
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • Auto Owners Insurance
  • Acuity Insurance
  • Atria Senior Living
  • Sherwin Williams

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • One of the few programs nationwide aimed at preparing students for the Certified Financial Manager (CFM) examination
  • Experience with MorningStar Investments and Research Software in our state-of-the-art Financial Markets and Investments Lab
  • Take credit analysis certification exam
  • Gain experience with ProBanker Bank Management Simulation Software
  • Annual networking events with nationally recognized industry leaders in banking and financial services
  • Nationally recognized for academic excellence
  • Only banking program in the nation that includes a government relations unit in banking, and a certificate in financial technology & cybercrime

Program Options

Choose between three concentrations that offer the opportunity to tailor the degree to specific career goals and give you a competitive edge in the job market. Options include:

A great choice for finance majors who are seeking a general degree. Students have flexibility with more electives in this concentration allowing them to customize their finance degree to meet their specific career goals.

Designed to provide students with an understanding of monetary policy and its impact on our economy, global financial markets and the structure and operation of financial institutions. This concentration will prepare students to understand current events related to financial markets and institutions, how to optimally utilize the corporate and consumer products and services provided by financial institutions and management of financial institutions.

Gain a broad education in finance, preparing you to become a financial leader with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of topics including portfolio theory, advanced financial institutions, advanced managerial finance and global financial management. This concentration prepares students for financial institutions management and financial investments management.

Minors & Certificates

Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:

You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for this program include:

View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.

Attend Online

Choosing an online program doesn’t mean completing your education alone. EKU Online strives to provide students with unparalleled staff and faculty access, rich engagement opportunities and every resource possible to succeed. We are committed to helping you find success in your coursework, as well as identifying and pursuing employment opportunities upon graduation. We are here to help you every step of the way.

Online students have access to:

  • Accelerated 8-week terms
  • Courses begin 6 times per year
  • No campus visits required
  • Personal advisors stay with you from application to graduation
  • Free online tutoring and career services assistance 

Curriculum & Enrollment


EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as corporate finance, entrepreneurial finance, forensic accounting, and investment and portfolio theory.

A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 90 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 30 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

On-Campus Deadlines
Online Deadlines

All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.

Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.

The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:

• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment

To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit your materials noted below electronically or by mail to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)

Enrolling & Advising Information


EKU’s College of Business Advising Office is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to the enrollment counselor for your preferred program.

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Allison Bullins

Director Student Experience & Events

859-622-1383
allison.bullins@eku.edu

Zak Hess

Online Enrollment Advisor

859-622-7626
zachary.hess@eku.edu

Student Stories & Features


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Grant Clay

EKU Finance & Risk Management and Insurance Student
Some of my professors have been mentors and key influences, they have helped with my success and bettered me as a person! This school has been such a huge part of building me as a person and helping me become who I am. I am forever and always thankful for my experience at EKU!
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Joanna Ouyang

EKU International Business Graduate
EKU has aided me in several ways while pursuing my degree. I have had the support of professors, advisors, and mentors along the way. EKU was very flexible and accommodating in my scheduling to accomplish this in two years
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Jessica Wagner

EKU Bachelor of Business Administration Graduate
The highlight of my time as an EKU Online student was getting to know my classmates. We were all at different points in our lives. Almost everyone had other commitments, being work, family, etc. but we were all making our education a priority. It was nice to be surrounded by other people that understood what I was going through.

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Contact Information

College of Business

Business & Technology Center
Room 214

859-622-1409
Fax: 859-622-1413
collegebt@eku.edu