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Business Management: Finance


An effective finance officer must have a clear understanding of all functions in an organization.  The question is, which best prepares that professional―a finance degree or a business administration degree? Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB)–Elk River has developed a program that offers the benefits of both, the Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a Finance Emphasis.

  • Years one and two: business and accounting courses
  • Years three and four: upper-division coursework in finance
  • A degree that positions you for success in any type of organization

Careers for finance professionals

Placement rates for the Bachelor’s of Business Management: Finance degree program are extremely high. Our career services department can provide current data. Graduates are prepared for immediate employment as financial analysts, personal finance advisors, budget analysts, claims adjusters and in related positions.

Prepare for a career in finance

Two years of business fundamentals. Before you begin your intensive finance coursework, you complete general business studies that prepare you for management responsibilities in any type of organization:

  • Small Business Management
  • Operations Management
  • Supervisory Management
  • Leadership Management
  • Business Ethics
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Accounting Principles
  • Business Law
  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Communications

Two years of advanced training in finance. The degree program continues with two years of upper division courses in finance, including studies in the following topics:

  • Micro Economics
  • Macro Economics
  • Statistics
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Investments
  • Derivatives
  • Corporate Finance
  • Comparative Economic Systems

 Valuable general education courses. In addition to core business and finance courses, students complete general education electives and communication, providing knowledge and critical thinking skills essential to leaders in diverse communities.

Take advantage of our online college

The Bachelor’s in Business Management, degree with a finance emphasis can be taken through our online college. This is a good option for students who want extra flexibility in completing their educations. Students may attend class from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. They can login and access course materials any time of day.

Compare business and finance degree programs

GU/MSB also offers a bachelor’s in business administration and a bachelor’s in accounting. If you would like to compare various programs, including those from other colleges, to the business management program, an admissions representative will be happy to help you.

Call our admissions department today at 877-655-7676 or fill out our request form.  In addition to information on our program, you will have the opportunity to discuss financial aid, start dates, scheduling and admissions requirements.