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Online Bachelor Degree in Finance

A bachelor degree in finance is a solid degree for the student interested in the world of finance and particularly managerial or supervisory positions. This degree covers not only the basic accounting procedures necessary to understand the world of business but statistics, decision making and report writing that are important in making and justifying business decisions. The student with a bachelor degree in finance will generally specialize in a particular branch of finance such as accounting or financial advisor. This is a highly competitive field and employers generally look more favorably at the applicant with a higher level of education.

Online Finance Bachelor Degree

There are several different focuses a career in finance can take among which number, Business Finance, Financial Planning and Management and financial analysis. All of these are well compensated and in demand career paths and the choice will depend on the student and his talents.

Most bachelor level courses of studies are divided into three sections with a general studies component being required. That would include history, math, science, liberal arts, and English literature and composition along with an elective component that can consist of anything that interests the students. The third section is of course the major area of study and that is what the third and fourth year of education will focus on. . Some of the following are among the typical courses for the student with a major in finance;

  • Basic Business principles
  • Accounting
  • Statistics
  • Electives to complement and enhance your major
  • Business Ethics
  • Investments
  • Financial Management
  • Finance Trends

Many successful students with an online finance bachelor degree will go on to a master or even doctorate degree to further enhance their chosen career or to be able to teach finance at the college level.

Online Colleges Offering Finance Degrees

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University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .
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Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA).
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Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Upper Iowa University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.
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University of Maryland University College/UMUC Online is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Franklin University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Programs Offered  
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Corporate Finance
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    Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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    Mountain State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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    Post University Online is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
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    Touro University International is accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges).
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    National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, www.ncahlc.org, (312) 263-0456.
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    McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.
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    Central Penn College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

    For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important info please visit Disclosures: http://www.centralpenn.edu/disclosures/

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    Miller-Motte Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.
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