Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Management

About

The Financial Management major at Akron prepares students to use established financial principles to meet organizations' financial goals. Students learn how to effectively manage a firm's assets by taking required finance and accounting courses, and electives to allow further study in such areas as firm asset management, investment management, and capital budgeting. Today's business environment requires increasingly efficient management of a firm's assets. The Financial Management major prepares students to use established financial principles to meet organizations' financial goals. Students learn how to effectively manage a firm's assets by taking required finance and accounting courses, and electives to allow further study in such areas as firm asset management, investment management, and capital budgeting. Financial Management focuses on the management of the financial resources of a firm. Students learn to efficiently manage assets of a firm by taking additional required finance and accounting courses. Elective courses permit further study in such areas as firm asset management, investment management and capital budgeting. Our close ties to regional businesses provide many benefits for our students. Business executives share their expertise as mentors and guest lecturers in classes, and provide valuable advice on program and course content, helping to keep our curricula fresh, relevant and rigorous. Students gain valuable hands-on experience through group projects that assign them to solve problems for local businesses and by participating in co-op and internship programs at regional companies. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path as Financial Analyst, Investment Banker (Analyst/Associate), Treasury Analyst, Risk Management Specialist, Corporate Finance Officer, Portfolio Manager Assistant, Credit Analyst, Insurance Underwriter, Wealth Management Advisor (Entry-Level), Equity Research Analyst, Auditor, Tax Associate, Actuarial Assistant, Loan Officer (Commercial or Consumer), Budget Analyst, Financial Planner, Business Development Officer (Financial Institutions), Management Consultant (Finance Focus),Operations Analyst (Finance), Compliance Officer, Entrepreneur (Finance/Investment), Economic Development Officer.