Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance - Commercial Bank Management

Oklahoma State University

Finance is the management of money and includes activities such as investing, lending and budgeting. In a corporate setting, finance functions include managing cash, evaluating corporate investing and raising money. In banking, finance functions include helping firms and households raise cash, as well as managing cash and investments. Finance is also involved on a personal level through the management of wealth and investments for individuals.Finance majors at OSU have a multitude of opportunities at their disposal including the Student Managed Investment Fund, Watson Trading Floor, Bloomberg terminals, S&P Capital IQ, Securities Industry Essentials exam prep and Chartered Financial Analyst exam prep. There are many networking opportunities with alumni through such activities as the Financial Management Association Student Chapter and finance career day.With the finance major option in commercial bank management, students will learn the role that commercial banks perform in an economy and the basic principles of commercial bank management.Students will examine the financial services provided by commercial banks, as well as learn about issues relating to managing assets and mobilizing funds.