Concentrations allow you to personalize your finance education by focusing your electives on an area of study that best fits your desired career path. Choose from the following options:
Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance
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Program at a Glance
- A growing range of financial products and the need for in-depth knowledge of emerging markets is expected to create greater demand and opportunity for highly qualified financial professionals.*
- Shorten your path to a master’s in finance with the accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s option.
- Our bachelor's in finance lets you focus your degree by choosing one of four concentrations:
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Course Effort
15–18 Hours per Week
Course Length
10-Week Terms
Average Completion
4 years
Of Full-Time Study
Credits Required
180
(120 Semester Credits)
Cost per Credit
$371
Purdue Global Career Outcomes 2020–2021
Each year, our Center for Career Advancement sends a NACE First Destination survey to our graduating class to learn more about their career choices and potential income within 18 months of graduation. We’re proud of our recent Purdue Global alumni accomplishments.
96%
Graduates in Purdue Global’s Bachelor of Science in Finance program were employed or continued their education within 18 months of graduation.
* “Career Outcomes Rate” is not the same as an “employment rate”—it includes graduates who are: (1) employed (whether full or part time); (2) participating in a program of voluntary service, (3) serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, or (4) enrolled in a program of continuing education. This rate may also include graduates employed in jobs unrelated to their degree or who were employed while attending Purdue Global. (9,106 graduates surveyed across associate's, bachelor's, master's, JD, EJD, and DNP programs from July 1, 2019, to December 31, 2020. 7,803 of 9,106 replied.)
Bachelor of Science in Finance Overview
Purdue Global’s Bachelor of Science in Finance helps you acquire technical knowledge in areas such as fiscal planning, corporate finance, banking, real estate, economic markets, and investment management. Gain the skills to advance your career today and conquer whatever challenges the fast-changing economic landscape brings tomorrow.
This online finance degree program provides you with rigorous training—including assignments, reports, presentations, and group projects—to help you gain an understanding of factors that influence financial decision making and prepare you to find solutions to real-life financial situations.
Program Outcomes to Support Your Career Growth
Build the core skills and competencies that employers demand. Curriculum is focused on preparing you to:
- Perform financial analysis using quantitative concepts and techniques.
- Interpret financial statements and ratios.
- Examine investment and financial risk. Analyze financial theory and practices.
- Apply legislation, regulations, and principles of practice to financial scenarios.
- Communicate professionally through writing and presentations with stakeholders.
Comprehensive Capstone
The program culminates with an original capstone project that demonstrates your ability to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios.
Accelerated Master’s Degree Option
Interested in continuing on to pursue a graduate degree? Earning a minimum course grade in select bachelor's degree courses can gain you entry into a shortened version of Purdue Global's Master of Science in Finance. Complete both your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in less time and at a lower cost than completing both programs separately. For details and eligibility requirements, speak to an Advisor.
See the University Catalog for policy and degree plan information specific to this program.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Purdue Global’s business programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
The human resources concentration aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management's HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
Academic Quality
The curriculum is reviewed and revised continually by our dedicated curriculum department and advisory board to ensure it reflects the most recent developments in the field of business.
Admissions Requirements
You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You are also encouraged to complete orientation before you start classes. Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.
Ways to Save
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Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.
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Prior Work Experience
You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.
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Financial Aid
Title IV federal financial aid is available for many of our degree programs.
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Grants
Learn about federal financial grants and loan programs that may be available.
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Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
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Military Tuition Reduction
55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers, 38% per credit for veterans for undergraduate programs.
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Prior Military Experience
We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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International Tuition Reduction
International students living outside of the United States are eligible for a 25% tuition reduction.
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What Courses Will I Take?
Courses within the Bachelor of Science in Finance help students develop the following skills:
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Clear communications at work
- High standards of integrity
- Computer literacy
Sample Courses
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Markets
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Investments
- Microeconomics
Program Requirements
- Core Credits45
- Major Credits96
- Elective Credits39
- Total Credits180
Online Finance Degree Concentrations
- FinTech
Concentrate your degree in a fast-growing field. Develop innovations used to enhance and automate the delivery of financial services.
Concentration Outcomes:
- Develop and apply fintech as part of a businesses strategic plan
- Examine the impact laws and regulations have on the fintech industry.
- Explore the benefits of the Blockchain from a macro perspective
- General finance
Take elective courses a la carte to get a taste of different finance areas.
Concentration Outcomes:
- Examine the financial performance of a company using its financial statements.
- Examine the mechanics of buying and selling securities.
- Real estate
Develop skills relevant to real estate sales and the real estate industry and apply them to various financial situations.
Concentration Outcomes:
- Prepare a competitive market analysis for a real estate client.
- Analyze the legal and ethical considerations in a real estate transaction.
- Synthesize the real estate sales process and compliance issues.
- Wealth management and financial planning
Explore wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning.
Concentration Outcomes:
- Explain the key concepts of personal financial statements and the impact of tax implications.
- Formulate an insurance coverage strategy.
- Evaluate investment options such as mutual funds, stocks and bonds.
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Career Opportunities
As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it stimulates business growth and generates new opportunities. Earning your online bachelor’s degree in finance at Purdue Global can help you develop valuable skills that could be applied to a broad range of financial positions. You could pursue careers in fields such as corporate and government financial management, investments, portfolio analysis and management, financial analysis, financial planning, banking, and risk management.†
Top 5 Skills Employers Are Looking for:
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Mathematics
Top Jobs With This Degree
Labor market, salary, and projected growth information are supplied by Emsi. Average salary range is based on national data. Projected growth represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018–2030) at the state level and is based on your geographic location. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and opportunities for employment. Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
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98%
Faculty members who have advanced degrees
51%
Faculty members who hold a doctorate
395
Faculty publications in 2021–2022
More Than 38,000
Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2021–2022
Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2022. 2021–2022 academic year.
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NOTES AND CONDITIONS
*Source is BLS: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Financial Analysts, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.
†Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. Certain finance positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states, and certain investment positions and portfolio management positions may require securities licensing and successful completion of a securities exam. This program was not designed to meet any specific state’s requirements for licensure or certification, and Purdue Global makes no representations or warranties as to whether the degree or any individual courses meet such requirements. Refer to the University Catalog for additional information.