Business Administration - Finance Emphasis (BS BA)

The objective of the finance area of emphasis is to prepare students seeking career opportunities in the areas of corporate finance, investment management, and management of financial institutions. Rigor in course work and quantitative skills is emphasized. Students completing the program receive adequate exposure both in financial theory and policy essential for career growth in a sophisticated and competitive environment within small or large financial organizations.

Emphasis Requirements:

Core Requirements:

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree requires successful completion of 120 semester hours, including (1) the Program of General Studies; (2) the Business Administration Core; and (3) one of the five areas of emphasis of study offered. In order to earn this degree, students are also required to maintain a cumulative grade average of at least 2.25 (C) for all courses in Business.

The Business Administration Core

The Business Administration Core consists of introductory courses from all major business disciplines taught at Concord University. It is intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of a broad spectrum of fields in business administration and a foundation for specialized study in the student's chosen area of emphasis.

*Note:

One of the two required Economics courses will satisfy a 3 hour Social Sciences general studies requirement.

Advising Alert:

Students who intend to choose a degree in Business will be required to take MATH 103 as a prerequisite for the following courses:

Additional Information

Business students may use MATH 101 to satisfy a General Studies elective.

In addition to the business core, 9-12 hours of designated courses arranged by the student and the academic adviser in a comprehensive program of study are required of all students in each area of emphasis.

Course sequence forms should be obtained from one of three sources: (1) the student's adviser, (2) the Division Office, Nick J. Rahall Techology Building Room 203, or (3) the Division of Business website.

Advising

Each student is assigned a Division academic adviser who will be available to answer questions, provide guidance in course selection, assist in setting goals, and help students make knowledgeable career decisions. Students meet with faculty academic advisers to plan academic scheduling, and advisers sign all registration and change of schedule forms. Students are encouraged to meet with advisers periodically to discuss academic progress, career placement, and special needs.

In order to register for most* of the upper level courses required for the business administration degree, students must be admitted to the Division of Business or take courses that are open by prior arrangement with other Concord academic programs. Requirements for admission to this status are:

(1) The completion of 60 credit hours with a Grade Point Average of 2.25 or higher.

(2) Completion of the following courses:

(3) The existence of openings in the desired area of emphasis as determined by the availability of faculty and other resources.

*Note:

The following courses are available without admission to the Division of Business or prior arrangements:

Transfer Credits

The Division of Business accepts courses for credit from other 4-year state institutions and from business programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, (AACSB). Credit for most online courses will only be accepted from AACSB accredited institutions. Transfer credits of 100 and 200 levels may not be accepted for 300 or higher credit; these credits may be accepted as general elective credit. No transfer credit can be given for any business course that is more than 10 years old; Concord may agree to accept such courses for general elective credit. In addition, the Division will not accept for business credit transfer classes with a grade lower than "C." The transfer criteria for the following three courses are more restrictive; specifically, transfer credit (including 100 and 200 level, as well as, upper level credit) will only be accepted for credit if transferred in within 5 years and with a grade of "B" or better:

ACCT 305 Intermediate Accounting I (3)
ACCT 306 Intermediate Accounting II (3)
ACCT 322 Cost Management (3) (if area of emphasis is accounting)

Note:

The student may appeal this rule to the Division, whereby a committee of Division faculty members will evaluate the merit of the appeal and forward the results of their decision to the Division Chair and the Registrar.