Online Finance Degree

Our online finance degree program is designed to help establish a strong foundation of financial and business knowledge by delving into business administration fundamentals. The curriculum focuses on financial analysis and planning, investment, and international finance and economics. Our programmatically accredited online finance degree program offers comprehensive coverage of economic and business principles, and how to leverage financial and technological instruments.

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Online Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Pursue a bachelor of business with a specialization in finance online with American InterContinental University and you can access coursework anywhere, anytime. Our online finance degree curriculum was designed to fit into your busy work and family schedule so you can learn at your own pace.

What could you learn in an online bachelor’s degree program in finance?

AIU’s bachelor’s of finance online degree program was designed for busy adults who are looking for a robust understanding of environmental factors and the contemporary business landscape; best practices to analyze business functions and improve operations; and how to increase efficiency, productivity, and profit.

Only study what you still need to learn with AIU’s intellipath^®. Our innovative learning platform tailors your coursework to you, so you don’t invest time studying what you already know.

Prerequisite to enroll in online finance courses?

There are no prerequisites to enroll in AIU’s online finance classes and the ACBSP-accredited degree program. We also do not require SAT scores.

Our flexible online finance classes are designed with busy people in mind, so you can pursue your education at your convenience while still tending to other responsibilities.

AIU honors relevant prior work and military experience by offering degree credit for eligible on-the-job education. You may also transfer in up to 75% of the eligible credits needed toward your degree from other universities, which could save you time and money*.

We provide you with personalized support available at every step of your education journey with a dedicated Graduation Team to help demystify the enrollment process and to help you with your education goals.

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*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Not all programs are available to residents of all states.
American InterContinental University cannot guarantee employment, salary, or career advancement.

Finance Courses

Degree Requirements

General Education

ECON220	Microeconomics	4.5
ECON224	Macroeconomics	4.5
ENGL106	English Composition I	4.5
ENGL107	English Composition II	4.5
MATH125	General College Mathematics	4.5
UNIV103	Academic and Professional Success	4.5
UNIV106	Technology and Information Literacy	4.5
UNIV109	Interpersonal Communication	4.5
	General Education Elective (1 Course)	4.5
	Humanities (2 Courses)	9
	Natural Sciences (2 Courses)	9
	Total Credit Hours:	58.5

Core

ACCT205	Principles of Accounting I	4.5
ACCT310	Managerial Accounting	4.5
BUSN105	Introduction to Business	4.5
BUSN311	Quantitative Methods and Analysis	4.5
BUSN150	Legal and Ethical Environment of Business	4.5
FINA310	Financial Management	4.5
MGMT305	Management Information Systems	4.5
MGMT310	Management and Leadership of Organizations	4.5
MGMT315	Survey of Human Resource Management	4.5
MGMT499	Program Capstone	4.5
MKTG205	Principles of Marketing	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	49.5

General Electives

A combination of 11 electives dependent on Program


	Total Credit Hours:	49.5

Students enrolled in the Fashion Marketing Specialization Option are required to take: FASH 212, Historical and Contextual Studies, in place of HUMA 215 Topics in Cultural Studies; and FASH 209, Fashion Cycle, in place of one General Elective.

General Business Administration Track

In lieu of a Specialization, select 5 Business Electives from any of the Specializations below


	Total Credit Hours:	22.5

Finance

FINA315	Financial Instruments	4.5
FINA330	Asset and Debt Management	4.5
FINA412	Risk Management	4.5
FINA425	Budgeting	4.5
FINA435	Financial Analysis	4.5

Total Credit Hours : 180

AIU's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), with all its specializations, is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Finance Classes Overview

For an Online Finance Degree in Business, your classes may include:

Financial Instruments

The course will examine each of the securities markets, the instruments available in these markets and putting the different investments into perspective. The course will introduce the students to the characteristics of the major investors and the terminology used in the securities markets.

Capital Planning

This course focuses on financial management techniques related to capital expenditure and investment decision making. Topics include short-term and strategic implications of capital expenditure decisions, developing an integrated approach to capital expenditure decision-making process on sound concepts and their managerial implications.

Budgeting

This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental understanding of budgeting, budgeting process and also includes a practical guide for preparing financial budgets.

Funds Acquisition

This course examines the alternatives available to management in acquiring funds and related costs and risks. Topics include matching projects with funds acquired, assessing risk of projects with funds, and developing strategies on acquiring funds.

Asset and Debt Management

The course will examine details of managing client's assets including allocation, selection and management in a tax and estate in efficient manner.

Investment

This course focuses on securities and securities markets. Topics include analysis of various categories of corporate securities, public securities, and other investments, types of risks and taxes that affect investment policy timing, selection and investment values.

Still not sure which specialization is right for you?

If you want the opportunity to enhance your business management and leadership skills consider these specializations:

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Accreditation

This business program is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

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Online Finance Degree