Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

Earning your Bachelor's in Finance at Kennesaw State University provides you with market-driven skills for an in-demand field.  When you graduate from Kennesaw State with your Finance degree, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing industry where the median salary for a financial manager is $129,890 nationally. 

The skills gained with the Coles College, Bachelor of Business in Finance will enable you to:

  • Conduct financial analysis using quantitative techniques
  • Analyze and interpret financial statements
  • Identify investment and financial risk.
  • Apply legislation, regulations, and principles of practice
  • Professionally prepare and present findings with stakeholders.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Face-to-Face and Hybrid

Number of Credit Hours: 120 Total Hours

Entry Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

Time to Complete: Four-year Program

Primary Campus: Kennesaw

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Degree Pathway

Stay on path for graduation by using the degree pathway that maps out your courses by semester and by year.

Finance Degree Pathway
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Finance Degree Benefits at Kennesaw State

  • Top 20

    Schools in the U.S. that students want to attend reported by U.S. News and World Report

  • 7,100+

    Companies recruited students and alumni from KSU in 2020

  • Flexible Course Options – The finance degree offers flexible options to fit your needs and a busy schedule, including online, face-to-face, and hybrid (combination online and face-to-face) courses.

  • Hands-On Experience – You will receive hands-on training through classroom work. You'll have the opportunity to work in teams and participate in group projects to learn how to deliver high-quality solutions.

  • Diverse Career Options – As a finance graduate, you will have varied career choices that will lead to quicker employment. – As a marketing graduate, you will have varied career choices that will lead to quicker employment.

What can you do with a Finance degree?

Many paths to success are available to students who invest in their desired career outcomes while pursuing their degree.

Finance majors should consider certificates and organizations like the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification,, Association for Financial Professionals, American Association of Finance and Accounting, Student Managed Investment Fund, and Beta Alpha Psi. 

Curate your coursework to take classes that best align with your career goals. Explore this page of electives that are relevant to careers like budget analyst, financial analyst, financial manager, insurance sales agent, insurance underwriter, loan officer, personal finance advisor, real estate broker & sales agent, securities commodities & financial sales agent. Schedule a meeting with your Coles College academic advisor here to discuss courses that are a smart fit for your future!

Research the careers above and others below or use the Occupational Outlook. Some internships and early careers for finance majors start at companies like BlackRock, Home Depot, UPS, CGI, PIMCO, and Deloitte. Schedule an appointment here with your career and internship advisor to polish your career plan and prepare for your next big step!

Finance Degree Salary and Career Information

A career in Finance offers many paths that can easily align with your current and future goals. Below are just a few jobs achievable with a bachelor's degree in Finance from KSU.

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Double Owl Pathway

Double Owl Pathways allows undergraduate students to obtain their undergraduate and graduate degrees at significantly lower costs and in less time than pursuing each degree separately. KSU offers a variety of Pathways to choose from various disciplines, allowing students to graduate sooner and get a head start on their future careers.

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Department of Economics, Finance & Quantitative Analysis

Kennesaw State University
Department of Economics, Finance & Quantitative Analysis
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560 Parliament Garden Way NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Phone: 470-578-6091

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