Finance Major | Temple University

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

Build a solid foundation of technical and theoretical expertise and prepare to apply an in-demand finance skill set in your career with the Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance in Temple University’s Fox School of Business. Some of the most rewarding and challenging careers in the domestic and international corporate community demand a background in finance. Students are introduced to a field that addresses the investment of assets and liabilities, commonly in terms of risk. Students also study the overall concept of finance through analysis of corporate finance, personal finance and public finance. The Finance Major prepares students for exciting and challenging careers in all areas of finance through its industry-oriented curriculum, a broad range of electives, access to industry-relevant software (e.g., Factset, CapIQ and Bloomberg) and valuable networking opportunities.

Through your studies, you’ll develop skills and experience in

banking,
brokerage,
cash flow management,
financial analysis,
financial institution management,
investment analysis,
lending and
portfolio management.

As a Finance major, you are encouraged to become involved in the Financial Management Association and the Temple University Investment Association. These student organizations offer the opportunity for Finance majors to attend career development seminars, connect with Fox alumni, gain real-life experience in financial investment work, and meet business leaders in the finance industry.

Professor teaching a finance class in classroom with Bloomberg terminal

Accelerated 3-year BBA

Motivated students can accelerate their BBA program to finish in three years. To find out more about completing your degree on an accelerated timeline, contact your advisor.

Concentrations

Choose between concentrations in Asset Pricing and Corporate Finance to better prepare for your future career in finance. Each concentration has its own set of electives and a writing-intensive capstone.

Asset Pricing

The current demand for undergraduate finance students with a good grasp of basic econometrics applied to large financial databases—whether financial institution call reports, security prices or other financial data—continues to grow. The Asset Pricing concentration provides more quantitative rigor with a “big data” experience, a need articulated by many external stakeholders. It is intended for graduates who plan to go into careers in asset management, regulatory compliance or graduate programs in investment management and related fields.
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Corporate Finance

The Corporate Finance concentration provides course experiences desired by employers such as financial modeling, financial statement analysis, advanced valuation and credit analysis. Students in this concentration will be eligible to join the emerging CFO Fellows. It is intended for graduates who plan to go into asset management, banking, consulting, corporate treasury, financial analysis, project management or public finance.
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Classes & Curriculum

Core courses you will take as part of the Bachelor of Business Administration BBA, regardless of your chosen concentration, include

Intermediate Corporate Finance,
International Finance, and
Security Analysis and Portfolio Management.

Learn more about course requirements for each concentration.

Related Graduate Degrees

Related Graduate Certificates

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Business Administration offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. Learn more about our tuition and fees.

These tuition costs apply to the 2018–2019 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $20,616.00 per year
Out-of-state: $37,608.00 per year

Our Academic Advisors

The Center for Undergraduate Advising in the Fox School of Business is dedicated to helping students navigate their academics and make informed decisions about their career paths.

Camille Fallon is the associate director at the Center for Undergraduate Advising.
Phone: 215-204-1761
Email: camille.fallon@temple.edu

Joy Stroman is the senior academic advisor at the Center for Undergraduate Advising.
Phone: 215-204-7762
Email: joy.stroman@temple.edu

See a full list of undergraduate academic advisors.

Peer Advising

The Center for Undergraduate Advising also offers peer advising at the Main Campus location. Undergraduate peer advisors offer the perspective of an upper-level student and assist by sharing their knowledge and personal tips for academic success.

Program Contact

For more information about your degree program, contact the faculty below.

Kate Markowitz is the director of enrollment management for undergraduate students.
Phone: 215-204-4892
Email: kmrick@temple.edu

Laura Broomell is the assistant director of enrollment management and the contact for all incoming freshmen.
Phone: 215-204-2070
Email: lbroomell@temple.edu

Claudia Bereshnyi is the assistant director of transfer, veteran and online BBA recruitment and the contact for both incoming transfer students and those interested in an online BBA.
Phone: 215-204-4100
Email: claudia@temple.edu

Liann Hochfeld is the coordinator of transfer, veteran and online BBA recruitment.
Phone: 215-204-7045
Email: lhochfeld@temple.edu

Student Clubs & Organizations

Joining student clubs and organizations is a great way to meet like-minded students; connect with local, national and international businesses; and build the skills you’ll need in your professional career. Enhance your academic experience by participating in a club related to your major or interests.

The following clubs and organizations are available to finance students in the Fox School of Business.

Ascend is a student organization that works to develop and foster leadership skills in Asian and Pacific Islander students interested in pursuing a career in accounting and finance.
The Financial Management Association gives students the opportunity to plan activities and interact with industry leaders. Guest speakers include professionals and alumni in careers such as banking, financial planning, management and stock brokerage.
The mission of the Financial Planning Association is to help students cultivate an understanding of the latitude of topics in the personal financial planning and advising industry.
The Temple University Investment Association allows students to put investment principles into practice. The association generates and distributes information regarding the William C. Dunkelberg Owl Fund portfolio, a student-managed investment fund.

Explore the full list of Fox School of Business student clubs and organizations.

Global Immersions

Broaden your understanding of global economies and business practices by taking advantage of the various study abroad options and opportunities for learning beyond Temple’s Main Campus in Philadelphia through Global Immersion Programs.

Temple administers several programs around the world, including campus sites in Rome, Japan and Spain, faculty-led summer programs and exchange programs in Europe and Asia. Interested students may also participate in approved programs organized by study abroad organizations or other U.S. universities, or apply directly to an accredited institution overseas. Temple’s Education Abroad office provides information on approved programs, and advisors can work with you to determine which program might provide the best fit.

Learn more about study away options.

Temple Exchange Programs

Through reciprocal exchange agreements with the following universities, Temple students can exchange places with students for a semester or academic year. Some programs require sufficient proficiency in the host country language to participate.

China: Hong Kong Baptist University
Korea: Ewha Womans University, Yonsei University, Sogang University
Taiwan: National Taiwan University

Learn more about Temple exchange programs (PDF).

Accreditation

BU-FIN-BBA