Overview

This Finance concentration at Washburn University opens a wide variety of doors in the business world from careers in banking, real estate and insurance to corporate financial management, security analysis and government services. Develop the expertise to apply finance theory to real-world situations.

BBA in Finance

Our experienced faculty prepare students for a wide range of careers in the finance field as well as graduate study. You will learn to interpret financial information, make financial decisions and develop financial strategies for corporations and investors. Students cover concepts such as interest rate determination and monetary policy, agency issues in finance and how to calculate and apply value concepts to financial decisions. Other objectives of this curriculum include an understanding of the risk-return tradeoff and insurable risk as well as analysis of accounting information to support financial decisions.

Washburn University's Business students consistently score in the 80th percentile on the Major Field Test (MFT). This national, standardized exam is given to more than 550 U.S. business schools and reflects the high quality of our program. But that's just the beginning! Our students benefit from a long list of opportunities that add up to career success.

Accreditation: Washburn School of Business is accredited by AACSB, a distinction bestowed upon only the top 5% of business schools nationwide.
Mayo Schmidt Finance Lab: Located within the Washburn Business Technology Center, the Mayo Schmidt Finance Lab is named in honor of a Washburn University business graduate who has had a distinguished career in global agriculture including multi-billion dollar acquisitions and initial public offerings of private companies.
Student Investment Fund: The real world comes to life for our students through the Applied Portfolio Management course. Students manage the Washburn Student Investment Fund as a stand-alone business and make all of the decisions including which stocks are bought and sold. The analytical skills gained in this course help students attract top job offers regionally and nationally.
Internships and Career Opportunities: Connect with major employers in our area including Advisors Excel, commercial banks, credit unions, SE2 and Security Benefit.
Networking Opportunities: Students connect with regional businesses through the Washburn Finance Society. The group sponsors guest speakers and educational trips such as a finance-themed trip to Chicago.
Scholarships: Washburn's School of Business annually awards more than $400,000 in scholarships to approximately 200 incoming and current business students. Several scholarships are available exclusively to Finance majors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Risk and Insurance
Applied Portfolio Management
Investments
Financial Management
Money and Banking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Topeka, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

If you meet one of the following criteria you will be granted admission:

A high school GPA ≥ 2.25 OR;
ACT composite score ≥ 21.

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General requirements

Complete the application for admission

official ACT or SAT scores (only required if you’re under 21)*

official high school transcripts

Pay a one-time, $20 non-refundable application fee

While ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission, if you have previously taken the test we prefer to have your scores on file for advising purposes and potential scholarship increases (scores will not negatively impact your admission status nor scholarship earning potential).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year
Out-of-State

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year

Living costs

Topeka

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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BBA in Finance

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Topeka

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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