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B.A. in Business Administration

Finance Major

Launch Your Career in Capital and Asset Management

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a major in finance at WSU Vancouver prepares students to make critical financial decisions for individuals and global organizations. This comprehensive program provides the analytical tools required to manage wealth, evaluate capital investments, and mitigate financial risk. Students gain a deep understanding of how corporations, banks, and public agencies raise and allocate capital in dynamic global markets.

Housed within a supportive higher education environment, the finance major integrates core principles of economics, business law, and management to broaden professional perspectives. Dedicated faculty guide students through advanced financial concepts, ensuring graduates emerge ready to lead in competitive corporate and institutional settings. Most major coursework takes place during the day, allowing students to balance rigorous academic requirements with professional development opportunities.

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Plan Your Finance Degree

Ready to align your academic goals with a professional future in capital management and investment strategy? Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a finance major receive dedicated support to navigate upper-division requirements, internship options, and corporate finance or wealth management tracking. Connect with an academic coordinator to build a strategic graduation plan, manage your course loads, and ensure you meet all major benchmarks efficiently.

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About the Major

The study of finance focuses on the systematic allocation, management, and investment of money and capital. Students explore foundational questions driving modern global commerce:

  • How do corporations raise funds to finance major capital investments?
  • What metrics determine the value and viability of an investment?
  • How can individuals and institutions manage risk while maximizing financial rewards?

Learning Objectives

Students specializing in finance tailor their education to match specific career aspirations by focusing on core institutional areas:

  • Financial Management: Directing corporate capital and asset structures.
  • Investment Analysis: Evaluating financial markets, securities, and portfolio performance.
  • Financial Institutions Management: Operating within commercial banks, credit unions, and insurance providers.
  • Financial Services: Advisory consulting, wealth management, and risk mitigation.

Core Skills Acquired

The finance curriculum develops rigorous analytical competencies highly valued by employers:

  1. Cash flow analysis
  2. Quantitative risk analysis
  3. Strategic capital allocation
  4. Investment strategy formulation

Career Fields

Graduates secure competitive positions across diverse financial sectors, holding titles such as:

  • Financial analyst for corporate divisions, mutual funds, or hedge funds
  • Commercial loan officer
  • Corporate financial manager
  • Portfolio manager
  • Stockbroker
  • Certified financial planner and wealth advisor