Online Finance Degree

Total tuition for this degree program may vary depending on your educational needs, existing experience, and other factors.

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Study the fundamentals of the finance industry and work to develop a better understanding of financial investing, international finance, capital planning and financial analysis. Our online Bachelor's of Finance degree program can help you prepare to pursue a career in the finance industry.

Online finance degree programs can help you learn how to:

• Assess and solve issues in a business environment by applying the principles of finance and accounting.
• Implement quantitative tools to analyze contemporary business functions and practices.
• Recognize the connection between finance concepts and their use in the global markets.
• Use current operations and marketing management practices and principles to increase efficiency and productivity.

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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:

• Accounting
• Generalist
• Entrepreneurship
• Fashion Marketing
• Forensic Accounting
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management

University Catalog

Course content subject to change.

From grants to military service to transfer credits, see the variety of ways you can save time and money on your Online Finance Degree in Business at AIU:

• Scholarships & Grants – AIU offers a number of institutional scholarships and grants that can help eligible students offset the program cost and help reduce out of pocket costs
• Military Discounts – AIU Online offers a 45% tuition reduction to active military undergraduate students and a 20% tuition reduction to active military graduate students, including members of the Reserves and National Guard
• Transfer Credit – AIU’s transfer-friendly policy lets you transfer in up to 75% of the qualifying credits you need toward your degree*
• Prior Learning Credit – You can receive credits for past college courses, military service, or work experience

For more information, download AIU guides below:

• Financial Aid Guide – Our guide to financial aid can answer your initial questions and help you prepare to apply for financial aid
• Scholarships and Grants Guide – Learn about the scholarships and grants offered by AIU along with details about eligibility
• Transfer Credits Guide – This guide explores how to transfer your credits from other schools—and earn college credit for your past work and military experience

*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.

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