{"id":37757,"date":"2018-04-13T14:28:36","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T19:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=37757"},"modified":"2018-04-13T14:28:36","modified_gmt":"2018-04-13T19:28:36","slug":"fhsu-to-offer-bba-in-finance-banking-concentration-completely-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=37757","title":{"rendered":"FHSU to offer BBA in finance, banking concentration completely online"},"content":{"rendered":"

By FHSU University Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starting this fall, students who want to begin earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in finance online can start their course work through the Fort Hays State University Virtual College.<\/p>\n

\u201cFHSU\u2019s Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship is excited to offer the BBA degree with a major in finance through distance learning,\u201d said Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

Students pursuing the degree can choose between general finance or a concentration in banking.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe quality of our on-campus finance program is well known,\u201d said Dr. Dosse Toulaboe, chair of the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting. \u201cWe want to offer the same high-quality learning experience to those who are looking for the convenience and flexibility of the distance-learning platform.\u201d<\/p>\n

Studying finance prepares students for a wide variety of careers in both public and private sectors, including banking, corporate finance, investments, insurance and risk management.<\/p>\n

\u201cFinance is a popular and rewarding area of study. There\u2019s a huge demand for this program and we want it to reach more students,\u201d said Toulaboe.<\/p>\n

The demand for FHSU\u2019s program matches the demand for finance careers nationwide. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, \u201cEmployment of business and finance operations occupations is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all [other] occupations.\u201d<\/p>\n

The online program will be taught by the same faculty who teach on-campus economics, finance and accounting courses.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want the content and rigor to be the same for both the on-campus and online programs. Our highly talented faculty will ensure that the online learning for our finance program is just as effective as in face-to-face education,\u201d said Toulaboe.<\/p>\n

The decision to expand the program online came from a desire to reach a more diverse group of students.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany students today are non-traditional. They are working professionals trying to balance work, life and school,\u201d said Toulaboe. \u201cBy expanding our footprint online, we can reach more non-traditional students.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very proud of our finance graduates over the years,\u201d said Bannister. \u201cBy offering a high-quality degree online, we will be able to expand our reach to serve students that are unable to come to campus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Both BBA degrees require a total of 124 credit-hours including 55 credit-hours of general education classes, 27 credit-hours of business core classes, 39 credit-hours of finance core and finance elective classes and 3 credit-hours of free electives.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis effort is especially relevant to supporting FHSU\u2019s innovative Robbins Banking Institute,\u201d said Bannister. \u201cBanking students can earn stackable credentials such as the 12-credit-hour banking certificate, a minor in banking, or a full BBA degree with a major in finance with a concentration in banking. These credentials can be earned anywhere a student has reliable internet access.\u201d<\/p>\n

To learn about the online Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in finance or the Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in finance with a concentration in banking, please contact the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting at 785-628-4551, or visit https:\/\/www.fhsu.edu\/efa\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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