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The Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance at Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business provides students with strong analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills essential for high-demand finance careers.
The program is delivered on-campus in Atlanta, Georgia, offering students direct access to one of the nation’s most dynamic financial hubs. Accredited by AACSB, the curriculum equips students for roles in corporate finance, investment banking, financial analysis, and risk management.
Students develop expertise in financial modeling, valuation, investment analysis, corporate finance, and data analytics, while also honing ethical decision-making and communication skills. Georgia State’s prime location and strong industry connections provide students with abundant internship and networking opportunities to launch successful careers in the financial sector.
Course Overview:
Year 1: English Composition, College Algebra, Critical Thinking, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Business, Value and You, Humanities/Fine Arts/Language, Elementary Statistics
Year 2: Principles of Accounting I & II, Intro to Computer-based Information Systems, U.S. History, American Government, Lab Sciences, Humanities/Fine Arts, World History/Politics, Social Science
Year 3: Business Communication, Business Analysis, Corporate Finance, Fundamentals of Valuation, Financial Analysis & Loan Structuring, Marketing Management, Managing People, Legal & Ethical Environment, Non-RCB Elective
Year 4: Finance Electives, Financial Data Analytics, Strategic Management, Global Business, RCB and Non-RCB Electives, Exit Exam
Internships with banks, investment firms, and corporations in Atlanta
Capstone Projects and financial simulations integrated into courses
Student Organizations: Finance Society, Investment Club, and business fraternities
Networking Events with guest speakers, industry leaders, and career fairs
Strong employment outcomes in Atlanta’s financial sector
Opportunities for advancement in corporate finance, investment banking, and portfolio management
Graduate study pathways including MBA and specialized finance programs
Access to Georgia State's Career Services for internships, placements, and career development support
Georgia State University will start releasing Early Action, Honors and Scholarship decisions on December 15.Accepted English proficiency tests: IELTS, TOEFL or PTESchool Report, Mid Year Report & Final Report RequiredApply with the name EXACTLY as it appears on your passport/birth certificate/marriage license. Do NOT use special characters or non-English letters in your application. Do not apply with a nickname or abbreviation, only use your government name.For applicants with a 3.4 GPA or higher (recalculated based on the 17 units of the Required High School Curriculum), we will not require test scores for an admissions decision.Applicants with a GPA below 3.4 are encouraged to submit test scores. If you apply without test scores and are below a 3.4, you may be placed into our Summer Success Academy or Panther Excellence program or admitted to our Perimeter College (which offers associate-level degrees). Perimeter College students can transition to the Atlanta campus for a bachelor’s program once they have obtained a 2.0 Perimeter College GPA and 30 or more credit hours.Ask your high school counselor to submit your transcript electronically through the Common Application or GA Futures. Schools may also send them to us electronically at [email protected]Submit Test Scores. You may submit official scores for either the SAT or ACT or both. Submit SAT scores through College Board. Use Georgia State’s SAT code: 5251. Submit ACT scores through ACT. Use Georgia State’s ACT code: 0826.Common App personal essay optionalCollege questions: 1 optional. Depending on your answers to some questions you will be required to complete additional writing questions.This college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.AACSB-accreditedFinancial AnalystInvestment Banking AnalystCorporate Finance AssociateRisk ManagerPortfolio ManagerCommercial BankerFinancial ConsultantReal Estate Finance Specialist
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