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NAU’s BS in Business Administration (Finance) program builds strong analytical, investment, and financial management skills with practical coursework, preparing students for dynamic finance careers.
Why choose BS Business Administration (Finance) at Northern Arizona University?
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This degree provides the theoretical background and quantitative tools for financial analysis, strategic planning, capital budgeting, management of working capital, sources of capital, assessment of risk, and valuation of securities and firms. It also provides training in advanced computer technology, data acquisition and spreadsheet modelling.
Online Duration
12 Months
On-Campus Duration
36 Months
Research
R1 Designated
Internship
Optional
Earn an AACSB-accredited BS Business Administration degree from NAU, USA.
Turn credits into milestones with an industry-shaped curriculum built for real-world skills.
1. Introductory Financial Accounting
2. Media Communication
3. Statistics
4. Calculus I
5. Management Principles
6. Introduction to Psychology
7. Principles of Microeconomics
8. Principles of Macroeconomics
9. Financial Management
10. Management Information Principles
1. Term 1 (16 Credits)
Finite Math with Calculus
Introduction to Computer Information Systems
Legal Environment of Business
Financial Accounting
Cultural Understanding/Global Diversity
2. Term 2 (3 Credits)
Managerial Accounting
3. Term 3 (15 Credits)
Managing, Organizing and Leading
Operations Management
Business Communication
Principles of Finance
Cultural Understanding/Ethnic Diversity
4. Term 4 (10 Credits)
Management Information Systems
Introduction to Marketing
Lab Science
5. Term 5 (15 Credits)
Introductory Investments
Financial Analysis and Working Capital Management
Corporate Managerial Finance
Strategic Management
Business Elective or Certificate Course
6. Term 6 (15 Credits)
International Finance
Money and Banking
Investment Mgt., or Cases in Corporate Finance
Business Ethics
Business Elective or Certificate Course
Note: 60 Credits are waived off upon the successful completion of GGU's Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration (Finance).
Accelerate your study abroad journey to outperform peers in the nearest campus intake* with advanced academic standing.
Significantly reduce tuition costs while gaining a world-class degree, global exposure, and strong career outcomes.
₹1 Crore ($124,000)
₹69.8 Lakhs ($80,000)
Merit-based
~₹1.7 Crore
Online Fee:
₹5.08 Lakhs ($5,820)
On Campus Fee:
₹52.4 Lakhs ($60,000)
Savings of ~₹50.8 Lakhs
On-Shore:
₹52.4 Lakhs ($60,000)
Savings of ~₹17.4 Lakhs
upGrad Exclusive
$11,000 (Included)
~₹1.1 Crore
Savings of ~₹68.3 Lakhs
Check academic & language requirements to determine your eligibility for this study abroad program.
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Flagstaff, a lively mountain town near the Grand Canyon, offers stunning scenery, culture, and outdoor adventure.
Living Cost
$20,000 per annum
upGrad Students
100+
upGrad USP
Scholarship, Alumni Support
$83,472
Avg salary
per annum
13,000+
Job
openings
Risk Analysts are responsible for evaluating financial risks, assessing exposures, and recommending strategies to safeguard assets.
$79,713
Avg salary
per annum
17,000+
Job
openings
Operations Managers are responsible to oversee processes, optimize efficiency, manage resources, and ensure smooth workflows for business success.
$86,000
Avg salary
per annum
10,000+
Job
openings
Business Analysts are responsible for decoding data, bridging ideas to action, and crafting smart solutions to drive career growth in business.
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Everything you need to know about pathway program at Northern Arizona University
Upon successful completion of the Year 1 coursework with Golden Gate University, you will have the option to pursue any of the following majors at Northern Arizona University:
Yes, all the NAU courses are recognized and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the United States. Additionally, BS Business Administration is AACSB accredited.
Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the Bachelor’s program in the U.S.A.
Northern Arizona University provides an international excellence award scholarship for up to $10,000 per year. To be eligible for this scholarship, students would have to meet the criteria of an aggregate GPA of 3.0/4.0 as well as English language requirements. This scholarship is first come first served, and upGrad will help you in applying for the same on priority.
English Proficiency Requirements are TOEFL iBT >= 70 or IELTS score >= 6.0 or equivalent across all bands. But for the latest requirements talk to our counselors.
NAU has a career development center where you will get help in regard to career services such as resume review, mock interviews etc. Also this career development center also organizes career fairs where company officials visit campuses and interact with the students. Outside of the centralized career development center, individual programs have their own specialized career services professionals who help students with internships and similar experiential learning opportunities.
Once you enroll in the Bachelor's STEM Program with upGrad and provide all the required documents, upGrad will submit applications to university partners on your behalf. University partners will release a conditional offer letter within one month of application submission.
This is a highly unlikely scenario. In case you do not get a conditional offer letter from Northern Arizona University, you may apply to our other partner schools or continue studying online from Golden Gate University.
Northern Arizona University offers two intakes for students. The first intake of the year will be January (Spring) intake, second intake of the year will be August (Summer) intake.
Yes, upGrad will help with your Academic and Visa SOP and will also organize training on how to write a good SOP.
U.S.A. OPT visas are available to all the students who have completed at least 1 academic year on a U.S.A. campus. As you are studying a STEM course, you will be eligible to apply for up to 3 years of OPT after completing your course.
Living expenses in the U.S.A. for international students are USD 20,000 per annum.
In such cases, continuation of the program online is subject to the university’s discretion and the applicable university terms (covering aspects such as fees, mode of study, validity of the degree, and whether it will be equivalent to the on-campus degree).
According to the American students' visa guidelines, you are allowed to work only 20 hours a week and can work only on campus. Students can work up to 20 hours a week when classes are in session and up to 40 hours a week while the classes are not going on.
Initially, you need to deposit INR 25,000 as a block amount for seat booking. 15 days before the start of course and once you have Class 12 marksheet available, you need to make a complete payment of the remaining amount. You can opt for no-cost EMI with credit facility providers if you want to pay in installments.
The total fee has two components -
1. University fees
2. Articulation fees. The articulation fee needs to be paid together at once. You can avail of a 0% EMI option with a monthly installment and a down payment of INR 25,000 to block your seat. If you are availing of 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI. University fees can be paid in 2 semesters.
Refund Policy:
1. Student can claim a refund for the amount paid towards the Program at any time, before the Cohort Commencement Date, by visiting www.upgrad.com and submitting duly filled refund form via the "My Application" section under profile. Processing fee of INR 20,000 will be levied while processing the refund. If a Student has paid less than INR 20,000 while registering for the program, the Student shall not be eligible for any refund in such case.
2. Student shall not be eligible for any refund under any circumstances if refund request is raised post Cohort Commencement Date and Student will continue to pay the monthly EMI for loan (if applicable)* and such loan cannot be canceled. This is also applicable for those Students who could not complete their payment and could not be enrolled in the cohort opted for. However, the Student can raise a request for Pre-Program deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
3. In case of a refund as per point 1 of this policy, the Student will be solely responsible for any cancellation of loan, including but not limited to applicable loan cancellation charges levied on the total canceled loan amount. These charges will be decided by the third-party financial institution that has granted given loan to the Student and upGrad will have no role to play in deciding the quantum of these charges.
4. Students must pay the full fee within 7 days of payment of Caution Money or Cohort Commencement Date, whichever is earlier, otherwise the admission letter will be rescinded.
5. Request for refund should be sent via email in the prescribed Refund Request Form, post completing the steps as per point 1 of this Refund Policy. The refund will be processed within 30 working days of commencement of the program after being duly approved by the upGrad Admissions Team.
| Case | Fee Deducted/Charge |
Before Program Commencement | INR 20,000 (processing fee) |
Post Program Commencement | No Refund Possible |
*Disclaimer - Loans for educational purposes are provided by third-party financial institutions, and upGrad Education Private Limited is not involved in these agreements and is not privy to the terms negotiated between the Students and the credit facility provider.
Deferral Policy: (Pre- Program Commencement)
- If a Student, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the Cohort Commencement Date, Student will have an option to defer to another batch.
- However, the Student will be required to pay 50% of the Total Program Fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this condition is complied with, the Student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
- A Student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the Student enrolled for.
- The Student has time till the current Cohort Commencement Date to make the payment of the 50% of the Total Program Fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the Student asks for a refund after the Cohort Commencement Date, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply.
- The fee applicable to the deferred Student will be as per prevailing Total Program Fee for the batch Student as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).
Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
- If a Student is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, Student will have an option to defer to another batch.
- A Student can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the Cohort Commencement Date of the initial batch the Student enrolled for.
- The Student will be required to pay a deferral fee of 10% of the Total Program Fee (inclusive of taxes) if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
- The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
- Till this condition is complied, the Student will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
- The Student has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee, post which the deferral request will expire, and the Student will continue as part of the current cohort.
- If the Student completes the deferral payment, the Student’s login will be disabled, The Student will leave the deferred cohort and the Student will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort .
- The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the Student has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has been completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad.
| Case | Deferral fee |
Before Program Commencement | 50% program fee (including taxes) to be paid |
50% program fee (including taxes) to be paid | 10% of the program fee (including taxes) to be paid within 7 days as deferral fee |
Post Program Commencement (8 days after program start date) | Will have to continue as a part of the current cohort |
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