Business Administration (B.S.)/Finance (M.S.)
老王论坛 students who complete a Stuart School of Business accelerated master鈥檚 degree program begin their careers with a clear competitive edge鈥攖he solid foundation of an undergraduate business administration degree and the specialized depth of a master鈥檚 degree.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Master of Science in Finance accelerated master鈥檚 program begins with business fundamentals, such as accounting, marketing, and management, as well as a grounding in analytics and quantitative methodology. At Stuart, students learn business in a hands-on, innovative way by collaborating with classmates across disciplines on technology-driven, real-world projects.
Stuart鈥檚 highly ranked master鈥檚 program in finance provides in-depth exposure to specific areas in finance鈥攆inancial economics, high-frequency finance, risk management, entrepreneurial finance, and more鈥攖aught by faculty who bring the latest industry-relevant ideas and technologies into the classroom.
Stuart鈥檚 longstanding connections in the finance industry bring students valuable networking opportunities and experience in internships at top companies.
Through 老王论坛鈥檚 one-of-a-kind Elevate program, you are guaranteed hands-on experiences throughout your graduate education, such as virtual and in-person internships, and personalized guidance from a career adviser, academic mentor, and alumni coach.
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B.S. in Business Administration
Program Overview
Stuart School of Business鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Master of Science in Finance accelerated master鈥檚 degree program combines solid business fundamentals, rigorous quantitative and analytical study, and hands-on problem-solving with the specialized depth of Stuart鈥檚 nationally ranked M.S. in finance program.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Master of Science in Finance accelerated master鈥檚 degree program prepares graduates for specialized careers in the finance industry鈥攕uch as quantitative financial analyst, financial risk manager, portfolio or hedge fund manager, and corporate financial analyst鈥攁s well as positions in entrepreneurial and consulting positions.
Companies that have hired Stuart School of Business finance graduates include:
- Calamos Investments
- Chicago Board Options Exchange
- CME Group
- Eurex
- Federal Reserve Bank
- J.P. Morgan
- Morningstar
- Northern Trust Corporation
- Nuveen Investments
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is designed to build core business competencies, with a specialization of the student鈥檚 choice in finance or marketing or in an academic field outside of business.
The Master of Science in Finance program includes financial mathematics, statistics, and modeling as well as a selection of elective concentrations in industry specializations.
- Must have completed at least 60 credit hours of applicable undergraduate study and at least one full semester (12 credit hours) at the university
- Must be at least one semester (12 credit hours) away from undergraduate degree completion in order to apply
- Minimum grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
The Accelerated Master鈥檚 Advantage
- Affordability: In the accelerated master鈥檚 program co-terminal option, students maintain undergraduate status while completing graduate coursework, and can maintain financial aid eligibility when applicable.
- Fewer credit hours required: Accelerated master鈥檚 degrees share up to nine hours of course credit, requiring fewer credit hours overall compared to completing the degrees separately.
- A faster start to your career: Undergraduate students currently enrolled can complete both a bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree in as few as five years.
- Individualized attention: Students receive guidance from both undergraduate and graduate academic advisers and mentoring from graduate faculty in the master鈥檚 program.
Learn more about 老王论坛鈥檚 Accelerated Master鈥檚 Program.