University of Houston
University of Houston

4800 Calhoun Road, Houston, Texas, USA

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance (Optional Co-op)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

The Department of Finance’s objective is to design courses and programs that provide students with the knowledge, technical skills, and market relevance to succeed in the lucrative, dynamic and challenging world of finance. The Bauer College of Business offers a wide variety of excellent and innovative programs within the Finance Major.

The Finance major consists of core classes, pre-business classes, required upper lever business courses, and specific Finance coursework.

Standard Track
The Standard Finance Track offers studies in the theory and application of activities related to the financing and investment decisions of individuals, corporations and non-profit entities. This includes the analysis of risk, investment cost and benefits, and securities management, as well as the study of financial institutions and their operations. Emphasis is given to understanding decision processes and financial markets and developing optimal decisions.

The Specialty Tracks currently offered to Finance Majors are:
  • Global Energy Management (GEM)
  • Risk Management & Insurance (RMI)
  • Personal Financial Planning
  • Commercial Banking Certificate
  • Real Estate

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

77%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Program Intakes

Open date

August 1, 2024

Submission deadline

May 5, 2025

Open date

May 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$12000 USD

Cost of Living

$90 USD

Application fee

$27858 USD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Health Insurance Fee: $2,145 per year
Student Service Fee: $520 per year
University Centre Fee: $270 per year
Recreation and Wellness Center Fee: $224 per year