Invest in Your Future with a Business Finance Degree Online
f you're analytical and like applying strategy to business situations, an online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from UMS will help you build the skills you need to succeed.
Why earn a business finance degree at UMS?
- Median annual salary of $81,760 for financial analysts*
- 11% projected job growth for financial analysts through 2026*
- Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
Corporations in every industry seek employees who understand the complexity of economic activity and the demands facing all firms to take a bottom-line perspective. With a business finance degree from UMS, you'll be prepared to fill these roles. This program is ideal for adults who wish to transfer credits, switch to finance from another field or supplement an existing degree with a bachelor's in business.
See Yourself Succeed in Finance
At University of Michigan Science, you'll use cutting-edge technology to develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, all while learning to be an effective leader. You'll learn how to:
- Assess the ways macroeconomic forces affect domestic and global market performance
- Focus on applied managerial decision making related to capital budgeting and capital structure decisions
- Apply the life-cycle approach toward personal financial planning
- Analyze strategic and tactical investments
- Practice the decision-making process that underlies all investment decisions
The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance has been developed in consultation with business professionals to ensure students learn real-world applicable business concepts.
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your business finance degree online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Access your coursework when and where you want - our online classroom is available 24/7
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms throughout the academic 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 business finance degree online will prepare you to pursue a wide variety of business- and finance-related careers such as:
- Accountant
- Budget analyst
- Financial advisor
- Loan officer
- Cost estimator
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for financial analysts are set to soar 11% through 2026.* The need for financial managers is also likely to climb 19% through 2026.*
Curriculum
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
UMS's bachelor's in 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
- Analyze various types of financial information to make informed corporate and personal financial decisions
- Develop business management approaches that align with organizational philosophies and help build collaborative relationships with diverse teams
- Problem-solve across functional areas by integrating personal values with ethical, legal, and socially responsible business practices
- Articulate implications of global and societal contexts on business decisions
- Recommend strategic and creative business options using data gathered through research and current technological applications
- Communicate effectively to diverse internal and external audiences to contribute to a positive team climate and address various strategic and operational business needs
