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Online Bachelor's in Finance

CSU Global’s accelerated online Bachelor of Science in finance delivers a rigorous foundation in business and economics with specializations in corporate finance and financial planning.

Graduates gain financial analysis, risk management, strategic decision-making, and regulatory compliance skills, preparing them to lead in vital roles and drive financial strategy across diverse industries.

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Earn an Accredited Online B.S. in Finance

Build a solid foundation in business and economics with CSU Global’s Bachelor of Science in Finance. Choose between two specialized emphases—corporate finance or financial planning—and align your education with your career goals. Master key topics like risk management, corporate finance, insurance, and tax planning to prepare for financial analyst or planner careers.

Focus on corporate finance by studying working capital, risk management, and finance principles, or pursue financial planning aligned with the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation to prepare for the CFP exam and transition smoothly into financial planning.

What skills will I gain with a bachelor’s degree in finance?

Apply finance concepts to solve business challenges.
Perform financial analysis and interpret financial statements.
Analyze investment risks and apply regulations.

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Courses in this Program

CSU Global’s Bachelor’s of Science in Finance program requires the completion of 120 total credits, including a mix of Core Degree Courses in Finance, General Education Courses, Elective Courses, and Area of Emphasis Courses.

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ORG300 - Applying Leadership Principles

Course Description

The opportunities for students, in this first course, for all majors are to learn personal and professional leadership styles and drivers by providing an overview of leadership basics. Leadership skills are utilized across fields of study. Regardless of the roles individuals assume in an organization, they will need to communicate effectively, influence others, and understand the way they respond to others and why. The course engages students in discussion, exploration, and application of leadership skills, principles, and practices. Students will learn about the relationships and connections leaders have with individuals and organizations. Topics include leadership communication, motivation, style, and characteristics.

Credit Hours: 3

ACT301 - Financial Accounting

Course Description

This course is intended for the user of financial information. This course is for non-Accounting majors. The goal of the course is to provide the tools for making more informed business decisions. Included are an analysis of the various financial statements, their use, and limitations in making business decisions. A detailed analysis of the components of the financial statement and their economic impact on wealth creation for the organization is emphasized.

Credit Hours: 3

MTH410 - Quantitative Business Analysis

Course Description

MTH410: Students in this course receive skills to analyze data and apply concepts of statistical analysis and research in a business context. Students formulate conclusions from data using descriptive and inferential statistical methods and expand on knowledge of the underlying theory behind types of data, data sources, data organization, measures of central tendency and variation, probability, and probability distributions. MTH156 is a recommended preparation course. This course fulfills a CSUG General Education [Mathematics] requirement. This course is an approved gtPathways course [GT-MA1] for Colorado and surrounding states.

Credit Hours: 3

COM420 - Strategic Communication of Data Analysis

Course Description

This course teaches the important skills of distinguishing types of data and communicating scientific and mathematical information in presentations by visualizing data. Students will learn ways to systematically collect, analyze, and interpret data, then translate technical, data-driven information to a lay audience. Students will examine how data analytics contributes to the formulation of policy decisions and the subsequent communication to stakeholders. Students will recognize how analytics applies to return on investment (ROI) within any career or field. Students prepare presentations using narrative strategies to create compelling, interesting talks based on data.

Credit Hours: 3

FIN400 - Analyzing Financial Statements

Course Description

This course introduces the study of accounting principles to give students an understanding of the theory and logic that underlie basic accounting procedures and practices. It then focuses on reading, interpreting, and analyzing financial statements. Major topics include the underlying framework of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and comparison with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the accounting cycle, preparation of the four principal financial statements, and financial statements analysis as well as ratio analysis for strategic planning and decision making.

Credit Hours: 3

FIN310 - Financial Analytics and Modeling

Course Description

In this course, students apply the methodologies, techniques, and tools most commonly used in the analysis of financial data and creation of financial models. Drawing on methods of research from the fields of statistics, operations research, and information systems, students will use industry tools for visualization, inference, forecasting, and business optimization. The emphasis is on exposing the student to the techniques and software tools that are used in the industry to make informed financial decisions.

Credit Hours: 3

FIN440 - Financial Strategy and Forecasting

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with the business acumen needed to determine budget goals, use financial tools to create forecasts, and analyze factors contributing to budget and forecast variances. Using a case study approach, students will analyze and present financial variances and translate financial data to inform operational decision making.

Credit Hours: 3

FIN480 - Capstone: Finance

Course Description

In this final course in the program, students will have the opportunity to apply finance program learning outcomes by analyzing the financial operations of organizations or businesses. Students will select, based on their specific area of study, a project to demonstrate their understanding of basic and advanced financial principles, theories, and practices. Prerequisite: Completion of major area of study.

Credit Hours: 3

Corporate Finance

The emphasis in corporate finance will prepare students to serve as corporate financial analysts and careers in corporate finance. Topics will include principles of corporate finance, working capital, risk management, and corporate finance, and will involve mathematical equations and the use of industry software tools.

Emphasis Outcomes

Apply principles of corporate financial management including the interpretation of accounts, corporate governance, investment strategies and issues of risk and return.
Evaluate the link between financial decisions, attitudes toward risk, and corporate value through application of financial theory and techniques.
Develop a framework for valuation including the valuation of stocks and bonds, evaluation of investment opportunities, and firm valuation.
Examine a company’s cost of capital and sources of external funding for company operations.

Courses in this emphasis include:

FIN330: Corporate Finance
FIN375: Working Capital Management
FIN332: Risk Management and Analysis
FIN333: Corporate Valuation

Financial Planning

CSU Global Bachelor’s Finance with a Financial Planning emphasis has been approved by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board). This program includes coursework to prepare students for the CFP entrance exam and a successful transition into the career of a financial planner. Topics include financial planning, insurance and retirements planning, and personal income tax planning.

Emphasis Outcomes

Explain regulations, requirements, standards and protections for professional conduct in financial planning.
Create a financial plan incorporating financial planning concepts, strategies, tools, and principles.
Explain and recommend appropriate insurance options based on client needs analysis.
Describe investment principles and strategies to assist client in portfolio development.
Discuss education planning and financing principles.
Analyze personal tax implications, consequences, and management techniques.
Develop retirement savings and income plan that includes estate planning.

Courses in this emphasis include:

FIN320: Introduction to Insurance and Investment Planning
FIN321: Retirement and Real Estate Planning
FIN322: Personal Income Tax Planning
FIN323: Developing the Financial Plan

As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition cost as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.

Learn more about CSU Global tuition rates, and explore financial aid options available that can help cover the cost of your education.

Third-Party Licensure & Certification Pathways

In addition to the comprehensive knowledge that you’ll earn through a bachelor’s degree, industry certifications are an excellent way to demonstrate your proficiency in a specific area. As you complete your Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, you will become eligible to take the following industry-recognized exam:

Career Outlook

$131k+ Median Salary

According to the BLS, the average annual salary for Financial Managers in 2021 was well over $131k.

17% Job Growth

Employment of Financial Managers is projected to grow 17 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Common Job Titles

Some job titles commonly held in the field of finance include Financial Manager or Analyst, Personal Financial Adviser, and Securities, Commodities and Financial Services Sales Agents.

Program Accreditations and Rankings

CSU Global is proud to offer affordable, reputable programs that have received recognition for their quality, value, and more. Click here to learn more about our rankings and acknowledgements.

Best Online Bachelor's Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranks CSU Global among the Top 20 Online Bachelor's Programs for 2024.

#1 Best Online Finance Degree Programs of 2022

Intelligent.com ranked CSU Global #1 in their list of the best Online Finance Degree programs, based on our reputation, course strength, cost and flexibility.

Gold School of Distinction

In Best Colleges' Schools of Distinction standings, CSU Global earns one of only 15 gold rankings, out of more than 2,000 online degree programs.

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[CSU Global] allowed me to stay home with my newborn daughter and then come back to the workforce with a Bachelor's degree, so there was no gap.

Summer Curtis
B.S. Finance, Class of 2021

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