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School of Business

Department of Finance

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CONTACT

Wesley Whittaker, Ph.D.
Interim Dean, School of Business

Degree Options

Bachelor of Business Administration: Finance

Finance Plan of Study

The healthcare field relies on administrative professionals to help improve the quality of patient care as well as control costs. Our program is interdisciplinary in nature and is designed to help students develop skills that can help them be more effective in managing care in a variety of settings. On the completion of this degree, you will have knowledge and understanding of:

  • Financial analysis for business entities, commercial banks, securities firms, and government agencies;
  • Investments, their risks, and their expected benefits;
  • Capital budgeting, operations and analysis;
  • Credit management, financial services, and retail brokerage sales;
  • Financial markets, financial planning and asset valuation; and
  • Risk management and economic theory.
  • Students who wish to major in any of the School of Business programs will be considered PRE-BUSINESS MAJORS until officially admitted to the School. Students must apply for entrance into a specific School of Business program during the second semester of their sophomore year.
  • To be formally admitted to the School of Business, a student must satisfy the following criteria:
  1. Minimum GPA of 2.5
  2. Completion of at least 45 credit hours of college level work
  3. At least grade of “B” in Principles of Macro & Micro Economics
  4. At least a grade of “B” in College Algebra and Survey of Mathematics or Applied Calculus
  5. At least a grade of “C” in English Composition I, II and Advanced Composition or Technical Writing

Upcoming Events

45th Anniversary Luncheon: LU-Tulsa

June 13, 2024
The Langston University urban campuses located in Oklahoma City and Tulsa will commemorate their 45-year anniversaries this June with celebratory luncheons. LU-Tulsa will celebrate its 45-year anniversary with a luncheon in the Doubletree by Hilton in Downtown Tulsa on June 13. The deadline to purchase tickets is June 6. Tickets can be purchased for $45 at bit.ly/LUTulsa45. Paid parking available near ...

Juneteenth Informational Fair

June 13, 2024
Langston University will host a Juneteenth Informational Fair at the Oklahoma City campus, 7401 N. Kelley Avenue, on Thursday, June 13 from 5-7 p.m. The event, sponsored by LU’s Reach Higher Program, will feature family-friendly activities such as a bounce house, face painting and food. It will also give attendees an opportunity to learn about Langston’s online bachelor’s degree in ...

We Roar In Dallas: A One-Stop Enrollment Event

June 22, 2024
Interested students and their family are invited to attend Langston University’s “WE ROAR IN DALLAS” event on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Christian Temple of Faith Fellowship Hall at 14120 Noel Road in Dallas! During this FREE event, meet with Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, and Housing Representatives at Oklahoma’s only Historically Black College ...

Lion Camp 2024

July 26, 2024
Lion Camp is a time for new students to venture to campus, meet fellow Lions, and begin their academic and campus engagement experience. The purpose of Lion Camp is to make your transition to college life as smooth and enjoyable as possible while also integrating you and your family into the Langston University community. Students who attend Lion Camp get ...

Lion Camp Begins

July 26, 2024
Langston University is pleased to welcome the Incoming Class of 2028 during Lion Camp! Lion Camp runs from July 26th through August 4th, 2024. More information available at: https://langston.edu/event/lion-camp-2024/.