What is Finance?
Are you interested in money? Not just making money, but understanding money, how it works, how it grows and how it should be managed? If you’re intrigued by a career in banking, financial planning, real estate, management, sales, entrepreneurship or even on Wall Street, then pursuing a finance degree at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» could be just the right fit for you.
Alumni Success
"I knew that studying business would open up doors in different fields. During my internship, I realized that project management was something that I wanted to pursue. I had to push myself to be a critical thinker and be resourceful. Every day was a learning experience."
-Elsy Guzman, 2022
Alumni Success
"They treat you like family. Not only do you get a teacher, you get a friend." -Jonathon Dunn, BBA, MBA Alumnus
What is a bachelor’s degree in Finance at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»?
A finance degree at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» provides an affordable path to obtain the knowledge and skills to succeed in a wide array of practical and well-paying occupations. You will learn the core areas of business finance, including corporate responsibility, financing, research and analysis, and be prepared in disciplines such budgeting, forecasting, investing, valuation and obtaining funds for business operations. You will study mathematics, accounting, government regulations and ethics to guide sound financial decision-making.
Why earn a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»?
Finance majors deal with a lot of numbers, but at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» you will never be one. At Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», you’ll find that not only is our finance degree plan affordable, but our small class sizes will afford you personal attention every step of the way from our dedicated, expert faculty to ensure your academic success. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» is committed to experiential learning such as internships and other real-world experiences that employers desire, while helping you to build professional networks. Students benefit from an emphasis on hands-on learning through class projects and case studies. To accommodate busy schedules, many of our finance courses are also available online. Finance majors leave Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» career-ready, prepared to enter the vibrant Dallas-Fort Worth business world, rated the No. 1 job market in America by Forbes.
What marketable skills will I learn?
- Strategic planning
- Financial analysis
- Written communication
- Professional network building
- Leadership experience
What career opportunities are available with a Finance degree?
money managing, insurance and much more. Other career opportunities afforded by a bachelor’s degree in finance from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» include: