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Bachelor of Science in Finance
As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it stimulates business growth and generates new business opportunities. Purdue Global’s Bachelor of Science in Finance program is designed to help you gain technical knowledge and skills in a wide range of financial areas, and develop an understanding of the factors that influence financial decision-making.
As a student, you’ll have opportunities to grow and apply your critical-thinking skills to find solutions to a variety of financial problems. The curriculum covers subjects such as financial planning, corporate finance, banking, real estate, financial markets, and investment management. The bachelor's degree in finance focuses on helping students do the following:
- Gain technical knowledge and skills in a range of financial areas
- Acquire an understanding of factors that influence financial decision-making
- Develop/implement critical thinking skills to solve in-depth financial problems
Completion of the Master of Science in Finance option can prepare you to pursue opportunities in corporate finance or a variety of financial-service occupations.*
Bachelor of Science in Finance Program Highlights
This online bachelor's degree program is designed to provide you with rigorous training-including assignments, reports, presentations, and group projects-to help you develop the savvy and proficiencies to find solutions to real-life financial situations.
The online Bachelor of Science in Finance curriculum focuses on helping you:
- 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
Bachelor of Science in Finance Professional Competencies
Courses within the Bachelor of Science in Finance could help students develop the following skills:
- Attention to detail—may need to interpret data at the transaction level
- Critical thinking—may need to analyze, compare, and interpret facts and figures quickly to solve problems
- Clear communications at work—may need to communicate with staff and supervisors, and may work with clients
- High standards of integrity—may work with sensitive information
- Computer literacy—may need to create and analyze financial documents
Bachelor of Science in Finance Concentrations
In the Purdue Global Bachelor of Science in Finance, concentrations are available to help you develop proficiencies that could apply to a future career.*
- Accelerated Master of Science in Finance
- General finance
- Investments
- Real estate
- Wealth management
Higher Education at the Highest Standards
Purdue University Global is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and committed to the highest standards. Our specific programs hold additional industry-relevant approvals and accreditations.
What are the Career Opportunities?
Earning your online bachelor’s degree in finance at Purdue Global may help you develop valuable skills that could be applied to a broad range of financial positions in a number of fields.
As a graduate, you could pursue a variety of careers in corporate and government financial management, investments, portfolio analysis and management, financial analysis, financial planning, banking, and risk management.*
Career titles associated with this degree include:
- General and operational manager
- Financial manager
- Budget analyst
- Credit analyst
- Financial analyst
- Personal financial advisor
- Loan officer
- Financial specialist
How Do I Get Started?
Purdue Global offers multiple start dates, giving you greater flexibility with your education, life, and work schedules. Certain start dates may not be available at all ground locations; speak with an advisor for additional information.
Online and Campus Start Date
April 18, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
May 16, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
June 06, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
July 05, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
August 01, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
August 22, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
September 19, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
October 17, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
November 07, 2018Online and Campus Start Date
December 05, 2018What Courses Will I Take?
This degree program offers concentrations to help you further customize your Bachelor of Science in Finance and develop proficiencies applicable to your career goals. Choose from the following:
- Accelerated Master of Science in Finance
- General finance
- Investments
- Real estate
- Wealth management
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Here are some of the ways we can help lower the cost of your tuition and help you graduate sooner.
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Indiana resident military veterans: tuition for online undergraduate degree and certificate programs is $220.00 per quarter credit hour.
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Whether you are on your way up the corporate ladder or just getting started, our degree programs and certificates could help you prepare to take your career to a higher level.
*Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement.
†Purdue University acquired Kaplan University in March 2018 and created Purdue University Global, which is following the same curriculum format and instructional delivery methods as developed and used by Kaplan University. These disclosures are based on Kaplan University data reported prior to the acquisition.