University

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Finance (BSBA) with a Minor in Real Estate

Program overview

The BSBA program at the University of Louisville integrates finance education with a specialized focus on real estate through a tailored minor. Students gain expertise in financial principles while delving into real estate markets, investment strategies, and property valuation. Emphasizing critical thinking and ethical leadership, this program prepares graduates for dynamic roles in finance and real estate sectors.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

Academic Information

Degree offered

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

Length of program

4 years

Number of Credits Required

135

Mode of learning

On Campus

Courses and disciplines/concentrations offered

Finance Major

Semester 1

Campus Culture/Business Students
Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to College Writing
Elements of Calculus or Calculus

Semester 2

Intermediate College Writing
Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Microeconomics

Semester 3

Principles of Managerial Accounting
Information Systems in Organizations
Career Development
History of Civilizations or History of Civilizations II
Data Analysis for Decision-Making

One of the following:

Business Statistics
Introduction to Social Statistics
Quantitative Analysis
Introduction to Social Statistics

Semester 4

Corporate Finance
Principles of Marketing
Management and Organizational Behavior
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities US Diversity
General Education: Cardinal Core Natural Sciences

Semester 5

Intermediate Accounting I
Legal Environment of Business
Intermediate Corporate Finance

One of the following:

Contemporary Moral Problems
Business Ethics
Ethics
Medical Ethics

Semester 6

Business Communication
International Finance
Financial Derivatives or Investments
General Education: Cardinal Core Arts & Humanities
General Elective (300 level or above)

Semester 7

Investments or Financial Derivatives
Financial Markets and Institutions
Operations Management
General Elective
General Elective (300 level or above)

Semester 8

Capstone Seminar in Finance
Finance Elective
General Elective
General Elective
General Elective

Minimum Total Hours 120

Real Estate Minor: Starting in Spring 2024, the University of Louisville’s College of Business introduces a Real Estate minor open to all students. Business majors need a 2.8 GPA, a BSBA or BBA program enrollment, and completion of prerequisites. Non-business students require 51 credit hours, a 2.8 GPA, and completion of program prerequisites.

(Program Requirements)

Corporate Finance or Business Finance
Real Estate Finance and Investments
Real Estate Economics
Real Estate Law 2
Real Estate Development and Management 2

Electives – One of the following:

Urban Economics
Financial Markets and Institutions
Collaboration and Negotiation
Special Topics in Finance
Zero-Credit Internship-Finance or Co-op in Finance I

Minimum Total Hours 15-16.5

Real Estate Extracurricular Opportunities

Real estate extracurricular activities available

Clubs and Student Organizations -The University of Louisville hosts over 400 student organizations covering a variety of student interests. These groups provide a wonderful opportunity to become involved in campus life and connect with other students.

Fraternity & Sorority Life – Fraternity & Sorority Life at the University of Louisville oversees 32 chapters of national and international fraternities and sororities. The Fraternity & Sorority Life staff assists chapters in maintaining local and national requirements and liaises between collegiate chapters, alumni, parents, and the university.

International Center – Mission “to promote and enhance the University’s goals by creating a community that appreciates global interdependence. Our goals are to increase the number of international students at all academic levels; expand the number of students participating in education abroad programs; facilitate graduate student and faculty international research and travel; and provide quality services supporting these and other international initiatives.”

Office of Student Involvement – Through various boards, committees, and staff, the Office of Student Involvement provides cultural, social, and recreational programs, aiming to partner the out-of-class experience with the academic experience, achieving a sense of community and loyalty to the University are the outcomes we seek. Our offered support the development of marketable skills to be carried into the workforce after graduation.

Student Government Association – SGA is comprised of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches, as well as the Student Activities Board, the Engage Lead Serve Board, and the Student Organization Advisory Board.

Networking opportunities

SOAR – Student Organization for Alumni Relations provides opportunities to network with UofL graduates and build professional skills, as well as plan and implement university-wide philanthropic initiatives and events. SOAR’s goal is to enhance the student experience by cultivating relationships between students and alumni, promoting student philanthropy, and building and preserving the traditions of the university.

Recruiting

General info on roles students fill after graduation

Non-financial businesses hire finance graduates to manage their money, maintaining liquidity in the short-run and maintaining profitability without undue risk in the long-run. Financial services firms, including banks, insurance companies, brokerage firms, investment funds, and securities trading platforms provide the infrastructure in financial markets and provide a variety of career options for finance graduates.

Financial planner
Analyst
Actuary
Loan officers
Investment banking

Faculty and Research

Faculty & Staff for the Program

See the full list of Finance faculty here.

Distinguished real estate faculty members or research areas

Dr. Charlie Moyer Dean Emeritus

Provided extraordinary service to the College.

Alumni Support

Real estate alumni networks and associations

GET CONNECTED
Your Louisville Alumni office is hard at work creating new engagement opportunities for you to connect with one another and with your alma mater.
Connect right where you are with our national alumni chapters
Join up with an academic- or affinity-based alumni council
Network at one of our events in Louisville or across the country