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Auburn University’s BSBA in Finance, delivered on-campus through the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business, provides students with a strong foundation in corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, real estate, financial planning, and financial analysis. The program combines financial theory with practical, hands-on experiences such as investment fund management, internships, and student-led projects.
Students benefit from a curriculum that offers flexibility through career-specific electives and opportunities to participate in professional organizations and competitions. The program’s strong internship placement rates and high post-graduate employment outcomes ensure that graduates are well-prepared for dynamic roles in the financial industry.
Course overview:
Year 1: Core courses in English Composition, Calculus, World History, Public Speaking, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Professional Development in Business I, and Principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting.
Year 2: Business Analytics I & II, Business Law, Supply Chain Management, Principles of Marketing, Principles of Management, Introduction to Information Systems Management, Principles of Business Finance, and Creed to Succeed.
Year 3: Professional Development in Finance, Advanced Business Finance, Investments, Financial Markets & Institutions, Financial Modeling or Advanced Financial Modeling, Finance Electives.
Year 4: Capstone in Strategic Management, advanced Finance Electives tailored to career interests.
Electives: Corporate Finance, Investment Banking/ Private Equity, Financial Institutions/Banking, Financial Planning and Advising, Wealth and Asset Management, Real Estate
Internships: Over 200 finance students completed internships in 20 states in 2019. Junior internship placement rate is 100%, with Financial Management Association Honor Society seniors achieving 100% employment.
Student Investment Fund: Practical experience managing real investment portfolios through the Auburn Student Investment Fund.
Industry Engagement: Corporate visits, case competitions, and networking events with finance professionals.
Student Organizations: Financial Management Association Honor Society, Integrated Financial Leadership Program, and other professional finance clubs.
Professional Development: Dedicated courses in financial modeling, international finance, mergers and acquisitions, and sustainable real estate.
Capstone Project: Strategic management application integrating finance and business strategy.
Graduates secure roles in corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, banking, real estate, and financial planning.
Exceptional internship-to-job conversion rates with top-tier financial institutions.
Strong preparation for graduate study in finance, MBA, or related disciplines.
Flexible elective structure supports specialization in areas such as real estate, financial engineering, and multinational finance.
The program’s placement success is particularly high among honor society members and investment fund participants.
SAT/ACT Update: The ACT or the SAT is required of all international freshmen applicants. Official test scores must be submitted directly from the testing agency. Applicants with at least a 3.6 GPA and unable to test will be reviewed holistically through our test-optional pathway.SAT/ACT Scoring details: Your official test scores are required for a completed application. Official test scores must be submitted directly from the testing agency. Auburn University School codes are: ACT 0011 SAT 1005 Superscoring Starting Fall 2024, Auburn University will accept the ACT Superscore Report. Auburn will calculate a superscore for the SAT and any individual score reports from ACT. Only your best testing result will be used for admissions and scholarship consideration.You can apply to Auburn online at auburn.edu/admissions or through the Common App. Pick whichever option works best for you—there’s no preference between the two.English Language Proficiency: IELTS, TOEFL or PTESchool Report & Final Report RequiredCommon App personal essay optionalMerit based Scholarships: https://auburn.edu/scholarship/undergraduate/competitive-merit.phpAACSB-accreditedFinancial AnalystInvestment BankerAsset/Wealth ManagerCorporate TreasurerRisk AnalystReal Estate AnalystFinancial Planner/Advisor
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