B.S. in Finance

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Drive Growth and Risk Management Through Modern Financial Principles

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, you’ll develop the financial and analytical skills necessary to meet the challenges of this exciting field. Become an expert in personal finance, or the one employers turn to for financial statement analysis, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Some specific job responsibilities might include the following:

  • Develop and nurture relationships with organizations or individual clients
  • Calculate debt repayment schedules and manage risk
  • Apply legislative, regulatory and industry principles to financial scenarios
  • Implement cash management strategies

Learn Valuable Skills

As a student in the online B.S. in Finance program, you will develop a strong understanding of the factors that influence financial decision-making, as well as the the critical-thinking strategies necessary in-depth financial problem solving.

Other learning outcomes include how to:

  • Apply terminology, theories, concepts, practices and skills specific to the field of finance.
  • Apply financial principals to practical business and personal finance situations.
  • Perform financial analysis using quantitative concepts and techniques.
  • Interpret financial statements and ratios.
  • Examine investment and financial risk.
  • Apply legislation, regulations, and principles of practice to financial scenarios.
  • Communicate professionally through writing and presentations.

The Bachelor’s Degree in Finance was ranked the #1 Intelligent pick on Intelligent.com.

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Affordable

  • Our rates haven’t risen once since 2011.
  • We charge the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
  • Tuition rates won’t change as long as you’re a student.
  • No student fees, no hidden fees.

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At CSU Global, we know it’s pretty hard to climb up the career ladder when you’re weighed down with student debt. That’s why we haven’t raised our rates since 2011. We’re committed to staying affordable and putting education before tuition.
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100% Online

  • Complete your degree on your own schedule.
  • Work from anywhere.
  • Access student support and any resource online.

How Online Education Works for You

The life of a modern learner is a juggling act. When you’re juggling a full-time job and a family, we know it can be easy to drop the ball on your education. But with our flexible, 100% online system, we’ve set you up for success. Complete your schoolwork on your work breaks, after the kids go to bed, whenever -- earn your degree from anywhere, on your own schedule.
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Respected

  • We’re regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
  • Our business programs are ACBSP-accredited. (Excludes MBA)
  • 84% of our faculty hold a terminal or doctoral degree.
  • 95% of our alumni would refer a friend or family member.

Accreditation Information

CSU Global is not just any online university. We’re regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our business programs are ACBSP-accredited. With a world-class faculty and programs designed to bring students career success, it’s no wonder that 95% of our alumni would refer a friend or family member to us.

What will I learn in this degree program?

In this online bachelor’s degree program, you’ll learn the foundations of financial management at the enterprise level. You’ll gain insight on a range of perspectives on fiscal decision-making, as well as how to tackle important operational and analytical projects. Additionally, you’ll learn how to apply the latest technology and emerging business trends to shape financial strategies, risks, and investments.

This program also provides the opportunity to choose an emphasis for your studies. Select from Corporate Finance or Financial Planning. The emphasis in Corporate Finance will prepare students to serve as corporate financial analysts and careers in corporate finance, while Financial Planning includes coursework to prepare for the CFP entrance exam and successful transition into the career of a financial planner.

Core Degree Courses

CSU Global's accredited online Bachelor's degree in Finance is designed to provide you with practical knowledge of the accounting field. The program consists of 24 credit core courses as well as 12 mandatory emphasis courses as part of a full 120-credit bachelor's degree. Maximize your transfer credits and take advantage of our alternative credit options to finish faster and for less!

  • ORG300 Applying Leadership Principles
  • ACT301 Financial Accounting
  • MTH410 Quantitative Business Analysis
  • COM420 Strategic Communication of Data Analytics
  • FIN400 Financial Statement Analysis
  • FIN310 Financial Analytics and Modeling
  • FIN440 Financial Strategy and Forecasting
  • FIN480* Capstone in Finance
  • FIN481* Capstone in Personal Finance

* Students will take FIN480 or FIN481, depending on their choice of emphasis.

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"My greatest accomplishments have been being able to go back to school and manage a work-life balance. The schedule is challenging but gives me confidence that I can obtain my degree even in my thirties!"
- Karie Welker
Business Management