Finance
Discover lucrative finance career opportunities with a high starting salary, a top-ranked program, and a diverse curriculum.
Finance, B.B.A.
Opportunities abound in business, government, and industry for the person who likes numbers preceded by dollar signs. The field of finance offers excellent opportunities for lucrative careers at the local, regional, and international levels, leading to six- or seven-figure salaries for star performers. Whether or not money makes the world go round, it is a certainty that financial processes and institutions influence global commerce, and the way nations conduct business. Star performers are not born — they grow from a solid educational foundation.
Highlights:
- Finance B.B.A. graduates have an average starting salary of $60,000.
- This well-rounded program offers a curriculum that pulls from other business majors, such as Accounting, Information Systems, and Management.
- Jones College is one of the top 1.5% of business schools in the world.
In addition to meeting the Jennings A. Jones College of Business requirements, a major in Finance consists of 27 semester hours of finance courses and requires a minimum 2.00 GPA. At least 50 percent of the required major hours must be taken in residence at MTSU. Students pursuing a major in Finance with no concentration may choose to focus their studies on corporate finance, investments, or financial institutions. The program includes a Business Administration minor. An alternate business minor may be chosen, but it may require total hours for graduation to exceed 120.
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News Briefs
In the News: MTSU faculty talk porch pirates, presidential race, finance tips, copyright violations
Middle Tennessee State University faculty and staff recently provided the media with their perspectives on various issues, including the presidential race, porch pirates, the campus ROTC building and copyright violations.[ Read More ]
MTSU finance expert shares back-to-school shopping tips on WKRN ‘MTSU on 2’ segment [+VIDEO]
Melissa Cohen, lecturer in the Department of Economics and Finance in the Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University, offers valuable insights on how families can save money as the new school year approaches.[ Read More ]
Finance, B.B.A.
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance is a solid launching pad for a career in the following fields:
- Banking
- Commercial lending
- Consulting services
- Consumer financial services
- Financial product development
- Mutual funds
- Pension funds
- Portfolio management
- Stock brokerage firms
Employers of MTSU finance alumni include:
- TVA
- UBS
- Federal Reserve
- FedEx
- Merrill Lynch
- Ingram Companies
- Integra
- U.S. Federal Departments (such as Commerce, Defense, Labor, and State)
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
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