In today’s highly competitive market, the demand for finance graduates continues to
grow. The undergraduate business administration finance specialization uses principles from the fields of accounting, economics and statistics to analyze
financial institutions and financial markets.
Specializing in finance equips you with a deep understanding of financial theories
and their practical applications in the business world. You'll learn how companies
and individuals make data-driven decisions to solve complex financial problems.
Career Tracks
As a finance major, you'll delve into the intricacies of business management and
gain the knowledge and skills essential for success in the financial services industry.
To help you navigate your future, our finance faculty has curated specific course
clusters that align with three distinct career paths. While these tracks provide a
solid foundation, remember that finance careers are diverse and offer numerous opportunities.
Our flexible program empowers you to customize your coursework and align it with your
unique career goals.
This track exposes students to their analysis of investments in different asset classes.
Investment and credit analysis, financial modeling, financial statement analysis and
security analysis are some of the areas covered in the curriculum. The curriculum
can lead to jobs as a credit manager, financial analyst, valuation specialist and
in the banking industry.
Financial Planning
This track exposes students to courses that help them make decisions about finances,
determine financial goals and create a plan for themselves and for their clients.
Managing risk through insurance, budgeting and managing debt, education planning and
retirement planning are some of the areas covered in the curriculum. The track can
lead to various certifications in financial planning, e.g. certified financial planner
(CFP).
Management Accountant
This track exposes students in how to use accounting information in decision making
and assist in the management and performance of control functions. Risk management
and internal controls, performance management and planning and analysis are some of
the areas covered in the curriculum. The curriculum can lead to jobs as accounting
managers, controllers and chief financial officers.
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Learn in a place where you can put your classroom knowledge to work. Baltimore is
home to a strong financial sector, with employers focused on corporate finance, insurance,
investment banking and wealth management. Financial services firms like Morgan Stanley,
T.Rowe Price, and numerous insurance and governmental agencies are nearby and hiring.
Each year, our students see a growing variety of internships and job opportunities.
What Our
Graduates Do
Finance continues to be one of the fastest-growing career opportunities in the country.
And Baltimore provides a vibrant environment for you to gain hands-on knowledge. Our
graduates go on to achieve financial certifications, pursue graduate degrees, and
find work using their expertise in capital investment analysis, credit analysis, financial
modeling, financial statement analysis and security analysis.
Common Roles
Banking Specialist
Compliance Manager
Financial Services Manager
Government Operations Manager
Real Estate Finance
Security Analyst
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We believe that ambition, hard work and resilience are the truest indicators of success.
The University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business helps you achieve your career
goals. We value your real-world experience and believe it brings a valuable perspective
to the classroom. Whether you’re looking to launch your career, seek a promotion or
even a career change, our programs provide the support and network you need to succeed.
You'll be taught by professors who aim to equip you with the skills needed in a dynamic
business environment and you’ll learn alongside a diverse group of classmates, gaining
from their perspectives while enriching theirs with yours.
The Merrick School of Business holds AACSB International accreditation. This is the world's leading standard-setting body for business education,
and accredits only 6 percent of the world's top business schools, recognizing them
as trailblazers in teaching, research, and societal impact.
We started in 1925 in Baltimore with a simple mission—to offer access to life-changing
educational opportunities tailored to working adults. In the evening hours, long after
traditional schools closed, students came to our urban campus to achieve their goals,
one class at a time. Those classes—and how they are offered—have evolved, but our
mission holds true. Learn more about the University of Baltimore story.
