Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) Finance (Financial Services)
Effective money management and solid financial decision making are the keys to financial success at both individual and corporate levels. Our finance program is designed to prepare you for your chosen career path and to help you succeed! Finance coursework provides the foundation for several certifications such as Series 6, Series 7, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). A Bachelor’s degree in Finance can lead to exciting careers such as commodities trader, investment banker, pension fund manager, portfolio manager, bank manager, corporate treasurer, actuary, lending officer, insurance agent, budget analyst, credit analyst, claim adjustor, and more!
Intakes
- May
- Aug
- Dec
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
The Career Center in the Office of Career and Professional Development Services is here to help students attain their career-related goals by encouraging the development of professional skills and by helping students connect with employment, internship, and networking opportunities. We also work closely with employers and recruiters through the Career Expo, Internship Soiree, and Education Professionals Recruitment Day.
The center provides a variety of career-related services, including:
- Help with exploring your major and related careers.
- Career guidance and advising.
- Help with professional document writing (resume, cover letter, etc.)
- Advice on interview preparation and techniques.
- Job search strategies.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Whether you graduated from high school in the U.S. or abroad, if you have never previously attended a university, you are considered to be a first time freshman. To apply to McNeese, make sure you meet the minimum requirements:
- You have graduated from secondary school
- Minimum high school overall GPA of 2.35
- Readiness for college-level English
- Readiness for college-level math
- English proficiency
Whether you graduated from high school in the U.S. or abroad, if you have never previously attended a university, you are considered to be a first time freshman. To apply to McNeese, make sure you meet the minimum requirements:
You have graduated from secondary school
Minimum high school overall GPA of 2.35
Readiness for college-level English
Readiness for college-level math
English proficiency
TOEFL = 79
IELTS = 6.5
Duolingo English Test = 100
PTE Academic = 48
SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing = 550
ACT English = 18
A level/ O level/ GCSE English = "C" grade or higher
IB (HL) English = "4" grade or higher
KCSE English = "B" grade or higher
ELS level 112 = Completion
U.S. High School Transcript ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing = One year full time enrollment 250
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
44000 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 30 USD
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