Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

Gain the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to enter the financial industry and corporate sector with the Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance​ at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. This program is for students who want to pursue careers in asset management, commercial and investment banking, corporate sector, consulting and public finance.

Through the coursework, learn how individuals, firms and governments acquire, invest and manage financial resources to achieve their goals. You’ll also obtain a variety of practical skills highly valued by employers that will help you make sound financial decisions both personally and professionally.

Obtain hands-on investing experience through The William C. Dunkelberg Owl Fund, a real money student-managed investment fund. Access the many opportunities to attend career development seminars, connect with Fox alumni and network with prominent business leaders and industry practitioners by joining the Temple Finance Association.

This undergraduate program is offered by the Department of Finance’s team of 22 dedicated full-time faculty who are committed to excellence in teaching and have received various college- and university-level teaching awards. Many faculty members regularly contribute to the field of finance by presenting their cutting-edge research at various conferences and publishing in top-tier academic journals.

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.

Classes & Curriculum

The Finance Major curriculum covers a diverse range of topics and provides students with a comprehensive knowledge about

  • asset valuation,
  • corporate finance,
  • credit analysis,
  • financial statement analysis,
  • fixed income analysis,
  • portfolio management,
  • risk management, and
  • the structure and operations of financial markets.

Students also develop competency in using professional platforms such as Bloomberg, FactSet, and Capital IQ. Some of the required courses include the following.

  • Intermediate Corporate Finance
  • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
  • Seminar in Corporate Finance or Seminar in Investment Analysis

Learn more about the BBA in Finance curriculum.

Online BBA Program

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance is available as an online BBA degree program designed for new and continuing students.

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. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

These tuition costs apply to the 2023–2024 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $22,824.00 per year
Out-of-state: $41,544.00 per year

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