Business Administration, Financial Services Concentration

The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Financial Services concentration, is to build a broad-based program for undergraduate students that include studies in Community Banking, Insurance, Risk Management, Investments, Wealth Management, and Real Estate.

The curriculum is designed to give students a solid foundation in the industry segment and will include insights of subject matter professors, respected practicing professionals and representative industry groups. Anticipated growth in employment opportunities in the financial services businesses, will provide graduates opportunities to become industry professionals and leaders for the 21st century.

All business students complete 43 semester credit hours of core business courses in preparation for their selected concentration area. The junior and senior years focus on business studies in one of four concentration areas offered by the college.

Lander College of Business graduates will:

1. have the knowledge needed for success in organizations, ventures, and one’s career
2. have the skill to write and speak effectively
3. have an understanding and appreciation of ethics and the societal impacts of business
4. be able to use relevant methods and technologies to analyze and solve problems
5. have the readiness to succeed in one’s career and positively impact society

The B.S. in Business Administration, Financial Services Concentration is a program in the School of Business at Lander University. Click here to learn more about the department.
The School of Business is housed in Lander University’s College of Business and Technology. For more information on the college, click here.

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

¹ For approved courses see the General Education section
² If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R

• In order to enroll in the upper-level Business courses (300-level and above), Business majors must meet the following requirements:
  • Complete at least 45 semester hours of college credit (including transfer courses); and
  • Earn a grade of "C" or better in all prerequisites.
• Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
• See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
• For a complete list of Course Descriptions, please see the Academic Catalog page.