Drive the Financial Health of Businesses by Earning an Online Finance Degree
Play a key role in the financial success of businesses by earning your online Bachelor of Science in Accounting Finance at University of Michigan Science. The online degree program:
- Combines the investment and budget strategies of a finance degree with the detail orientation of an accounting degree
- Teaches you financial accounting theories and principles that will be applicable throughout your career
- Allows you to choose the course of study that interests you, whether that is focusing on optimizing an organization's financial assets or putting yourself on the path to taking the CPA exam
The online finance degree is flexible enough to meet your career goals.
See Yourself Succeed in Finance
In the online accounting finance program, you'll learn how to:
- Identify long-term corporate investment opportunities to increase shareholder value
- Apply theories of asset allocation, security analysis and portfolio diversification to efficiently manage an investment portfolio
- Utilize the rules and regulations for financial accounting and reporting in a global economy
- Generate financial records and financial statements for internal and external users in accordance with governing rules and regulations
- Analyze, interpret and communicate financial and accounting information to internal and external stakeholders
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your bachelor’s in finance online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it’s convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we’ll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there’s no application fee
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
- Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
Career Outlook
UMS's online finance degree can prepare you to pursue a variety of finance and accounting-related careers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in accounting and auditing is expected to grow 10% by 2026.*
A bachelor's in accounting finance will prepare you for careers in banking and corporate finance, the treasury or as a financial analyst. In addition to positions in public accounting and private industry, you can also pursue roles in government agencies, hospitals, social service agencies, education systems and in the international arena.
An accounting degree, along with additional master's-level coursework, can help prepare you for professional certification exams, like the CPA. Students cannot earn CPA certification through UMS, therefore if you wish to follow the traditional CPA track, you should verify that you'll meet the necessary requirements to sit for the exam.
The content of our programs aligns with the Content and Skill Specification Outlines (CSOs/SSOs) set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Learners who are interested in licensure may also pursue an MS in Accounting degree to help them meet educational requirements. Completion of the BS in Accounting degree alone does not adequately prepare learners to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam or to become licensed certified public accountants.
Licensing requirements to sit for the CPA exam vary from state to state. Students are encouraged to review their state specific requirements. State-by-state educational requirements can be found on the website of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), while state-by-state CPA licensing requirements can be found through the Accounting Licensing Library, powered by the NASB.
Curriculum
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
UMS's bachelor's in accounting finance program includes:
- General education
- Business core
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All undergraduate students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Business Core Program
Programs in the School of Business require learners to complete the business core program, which includes a variety of business-specific courses. This program focuses on 10 core competencies to prepare you for success wherever you go.
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Identify long-term corporate investment opportunities to increase shareholder value
- Apply theories of asset allocation, security analysis, & portfolio diversification to efficiently manage an investment portfolio
- Demonstrate knowledge of the rules and regulations for financial accounting and reporting and how they are established in a global economy
- Generate financial records and financial statements for internal and external users in accordance with applicable governing rules and regulations
- Analyze, interpret, and communicate financial and accounting information to various internal and external stakeholders
