Banking and Financial Institutions, Bachelor of Business Administration

The Banking and Financial Institutions Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) at Sam Houston State University is leading the way for students to enter into careers ahead of their peers.  We have the latest technology available in our banking center, including teleconferencing, internet connections at each table, LED picture wall, and stock ticker quotes delayed only 15 minutes from Wall Street.  Our program brings you the best practical experience with academic training from faculty with banking experience.  We have successfully placed over 500 graduates in banking positions.

Coursework

Students wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Financial Institutions are required to have a 2.0 GPA in the following:

• SHSU GPA
• Cumulative GPA (SHSU and transfer)
• SHSU business courses
• Cumulative business courses (SHSU and transfer)

At least 50 percent of the required business curriculum for the B.B.A. degree must be taken in residence at Sam Houston State University

Internships

We have placed over 1,200 students as interns receiving pay and college credit.

Careers in Banking and Financial Institutions

• Credit Analyst
• Loan Review Analyst
• Commercial Loan Officer
• Senior Credit Officer
• Chief Credit Officer
• Branch Manager
• Relationship Manager
• Internal Auditor
• Commercial Real Estate Lender
• Business Banker
• Agricultural Lender
• SBA Lender
• Treasury Management Analyst
• Bank Examiner
• Financial Examiner
• Compliance Officer
• Compliance Manager
• Comptroller
• Chief Information Officer
• Assistant Vice President
• Vice President
• Senior Vice President
• Executive Vice President
• President

Or continue your education with a graduate degree.

Program Breakdown