BBA in finance
Learn finance from expert faculty. Their flexible program will help you earn a good living as a financial planner, analyst and more. In the end, you will be ready for employment, certification or both.
Fueling growth through finance
The University of Michigan-Flint is an accredited leader in finance education. Students nationwide seek admission into its related Bachelor of Business Administration program. Most enroll for the program’s flexibility and abundant student support. This support includes:
- Preparation for the Certified Financial Planner exam
- Dedicated advisors
- Attentive professors
- Career guidance
- Student groups
- Experiential education
- Access to the world’s third-largest alumni network
Join the leaders and best in finance. Enroll in the School of Management’s BBA in Finance program today.
Fully accredited
Our BBA in Finance program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This credential shows that we subscribe to the highest standards in finance education
AACSB is the global standard-setting body for business education. Only 6% of all business schools are accredited by AACSB.
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Why earn this degree here?
Flexible program
We provide what is arguably the nation’s most flexible undergraduate finance program. This program is available in the following formats:
- In person
- Remote synchronous (i.e., online, live attendance)
- Remote asynchronous (i.e., online with recordings)
- Hybrid (i.e., any mix of the above)
Attentive professors
We employ the leaders and best. Each professor is an experienced, tested and respected finance expert.
Our faculty frequently publishes research about financial issues. Several instructors are also certified financial planners.
Outside experience helps professors bring practical knowledge into the classroom.
Award-winning student groups
Finance students have established two groups:
- Beta Alpha Psi, an honor society for financial information students
- Financial Management Association
Some finance majors also join the Student Union for Mathematics, or SUM Club.
Each group provides students with opportunities to network with professionals, lead and earn recognition.
Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!
UM-Flint students are automatically considered, upon admission, for the Go Blue Guarantee, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.
Curriculum overview
This program gives students the business and financial knowledge they need. It emphasizes the understanding of corporate finance, investing and both banking and financial institutions.
Phase 1:
Business courses
Start with a variety of foundational business courses.
Phase 2:
Finance courses
Continue by taking six required finance courses.
Phase 3:
Special topics
Gain insight into emerging trends during two custom courses.
Career outlook
Financial analysts earned a median annual salary of $101,910 in 2024. This finding comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
That year, businesses employed 429,000 financial analysts. This labor force is estimated to grow by almost 6% within a decade.
Put differently, employers will need more than 25,000 additional financial analysts by 2034. This growth potential ranks it No. 38 on the state’s Hot 50 Job Outlook list. Similarly, the role of financial examiner ranks No. 15 on USBLS’s list of Fastest Growing Occupations.
6%
Job outlook for 2024-2034
$101,910
2024 median pay
429,000
Number of jobs as of 2024
Top industries
- Corporate finance
- Financial services
- Insurance
- Investment management
- Technology
Top roles
- Actuary
- Budget or credit analyst
- Financial analyst
- Financial planner
- Investor relations associate
Top employers
- Huntington Bank
- United Wholesale Mortgage
- Fifth Third Bank/Comerica Bank
- General Motors
- JPMorganChase
Academic Advisors
SOM’s support staff is on site — not across town. These experts’ goal is to assist students with their academic and career development. This assistance includes help with one’s:
- Choice of major, minor and classes
- Resume and cover letter
- Job shadowing experience
- Profiles on LinkedIn and Handshake
- Search for paid short-term projects using Parker Dewey
- Internship or job search
- Career Fair preparation and interview practice
Have questions? Contact us for more information.
Dedicated advisor
Career guide
Scholarships
UM-Flint’s generous supporters have established more than 300 scholarships, some of which benefit numerous students. Of these scholarships, 32 provide SOM students nearly $300,000 annually.