Finance BBA
Finance is central to many of the critical activities that make up our free market economy. The Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance provides students with an understanding of the financial and legal dimensions of business including a strong foundation in corporate finance, investments, money and capital markets, and personal financial planning. The major is a good fit for individuals that enjoy working with numbers, have an aptitude for technology, and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Emphases available in the Finance major include financial planning, insurance, investment, real estate, and honors degree options. The program is unique in offering both Bloomberg Certification and opportunities to participate in the Applied Investment Program.
The UW-Whitewater BBA in Finance has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree programs incorporate at least 70 percent of the Level 1 CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which positions students well to sit for the CFA exams. In addition, the BBA in Finance with Financial Planning emphasis has been nationally recognized as a degree program allowing expedited testing for the Certified Financial Planning (CFP ®) designation.
In addition to the on-campus program, the Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance is available online. No matter how you complete your degree, the curriculum and learning outcomes will be the same. For more information on completing your degree online, visit UW-Whitewater Online.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Many of the positions listed below are posted in their appropriate category (Tenure Track Faculty, Academic Staff (Instructional), Academic Staff (Non-Instructional), etc.) as indicated and are also available through this link: UW-Whitewater Careers
Employment Opportunities
Executive Level & Academic Staff Non-Instructional Positions
- executive level and academic staff non-instructional
Faculty & Academic Staff Instructional Positions
- faculty and academic staff instructional
University Staff & Temporary Employment (USTE)
Student Employment
PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
You will also need to submit:
A copy of your high school transcript
Your ACT/SAT scores (optional)
ACT Code: 4684
SAT Code: 1921
Academic preparation is an important part of an admission decision.
The following list identifies the minimum course requirements necessary for admission consideration. The most competitive candidates for admission to UW-Whitewater typically surpass these unit requirement totals.
English: 4 units
Math (Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 or equivalent): 3 units
Natural Science: 3 units
Social Science: 3 units
Academic Electives: 4 units
Typical electives include a combination of extra courses in the above subjects, arts, music, computer science, foreign language or business
All accepted scores must be acquired within 24 months immediately prior to application for admission at UW-Whitewater.
Only one appropriate score below is required. You do not need to submit multiple scores.
TOEFL iBT
71
IELTS Academic
6.0 overall band
PTE Academic
48
EIKEN
Pre-1
iTEP
3.7
GTEC
1150
SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing*
430
ACT English*
17
WESLI
Completion of 700
level coursework (B or better) and a letter of recommendation from an adviser at WESLI
International Baccalaureate
English A1 or A2 with a grade of 4 or higher
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
97516 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 56 USD
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