Online Bachelor of Science in Finance Degree

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WHY CONSIDER AN ONLINE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE DEGREE?


You can't underestimate the role finance plays in our day-to-day lives. Finance professionals with money management, financial decision making and financial planning skills are essential to keeping businesses and households running smoothly. Earning an online bachelor's in finance degree is an important first step for anyone who is looking to pursue a career in this field.

At Post University, our Online Bachelor of Science in Finance Degree program faculty members all possess top-notch academic credentials and extensive real-life experience in the field, and they apply their expertise to two tracks of study. Corporate Finance introduces students to the systems used by companies to make financial decisions with the goal of enhancing corporate value. The Personal Finance track teaches students to learn to use the principles and tools of finance to prepare, plan, and invest for an individual's or household's future.

Post University's Online Bachelor of Science in Finance Degree program combines the strengths of a traditional New England University education with the convenience and flexibility of online learning. You will benefit from regular contact with and feedback from professors, as well as the opportunity to learn from and interact with other working professionals. Our highly interactive online classes are offered in eight-week modules, six times a year, making it possible for you to complete your degree in less time without sacrificing quality.

Students pursuing their online bachelor's in finance degree build skills and capabilities in analyzing, defining, and arriving at viable solutions in financial decision making and planning, and are prepared for careers with financial services firms, brokerage and investment houses, banks, insurance companies, and domestic and international businesses, among other areas.

THE ONLINE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE DEGREE PROGRAM AT POST UNIVERSITY IS IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO:

  • Gain the skills and experiences they'll need to succeed in a wide range of career opportunities in public, private and nonprofit organizations after graduating with an online bachelor's in finance degree
  • Make connections across disciplines so they're better prepared to respond to a diverse and constantly changing global marketplace
  • Enhance self-awareness, build confidence and develop a strong sense of direction through a careful blend of Online Bachelor of Science in Finance Degree program courses, general education and elective courses
  • Learn from faculty members who have advanced degrees and years of relevant experience in the financial field

BENEFITS OF THE ONLINE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE DEGREE PROGRAM AT POST UNIVERSITY

  • Post University is an accredited New England university that has been providing quality education to its students since 1890.
  • Our Online Bachelor of Science in Finance Degree can be completed entirely online—at a time and place that's convenient for you.
  • Our small classes are taught by faculty members who have advanced degrees and extensive real-world experience in their respective fields.
  • We offer a high-quality, career-focused online bachelor's in finance degree program that will make a real difference in your future career.
  • Our Online Bachelor of Science in Finance Degree program features a curriculum that includes a strong focus on innovation, creativity and leadership. You won't be learning from static text on a page; you'll be part of a highly interactive, practice-based learning environment.
  • You will get a great return on your investment (ROI), earning a valuable degree at an affordable price.
  • You can transfer up to 90 credits from another accredited institution.
  • You will have access to the University Writing Center and to one-to-one online tutoring services at no additional charge.
  • All students can access technical help by phone, chat and email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

To learn more about Post University Online Bachelor of Science in Finance Degree program, please complete the inquiry form at the top of the page or call 800.345.2562.

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ACCELERATED FINANCE PROGRAM FAST FACTS
     
STUDENTS IN THIS ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM
37  
     
OCCUPATIONS
This degree will prepare you for careers including, but not limited to, the ones listed below.
General and Operations Managers
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Budget Analysts
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Credit Analysts
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Financial Analysts
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2051.00
 
Loan Officers
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2072.00
 
Financial Specialists, All Other
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2099.00
     
Personal Financial Advisors
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2052.00
     
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS
2
 
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS IN NORMAL TIME
100%*
*ADP students who do not transfer in any credits and take one course each module will complete this program in 7 years.
     
AVERAGE PROGRAM COMPLETION TIME
27 Months    
     
AVERAGE NUMBER OF TRANSFERRED CREDITS
51    
     
JOB PLACEMENT
Data not yet available.
     
 
ACCREDITATION
Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Post University's Business School also is a candidate for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
 
TUITION & FEES 2012-2013
Program Cost: $63,000*
Approximate Program Text Book Cost: $5,000*

* This is the tuition cost using current tuition rates for the entire 120-credit degree program. Program costs will vary depending on transfer credits and financial aid amounts.
   
UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID
70% of ADP undergraduate students receive some form of Financial Aid
   
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT
Number of Borrowers: 23
Federal Private Loans Institutional Loans
(Amount Borrowed) (Amount Borrowed) (Amount
Owed)
$13,971 $0 $0
   
ADP PERSISTENCE RATES
The percentage of students who took a class in one MOD and then took a class in the next MOD in the 2009-2010 academic year was 84% among undergraduate students and 95% among graduate students.
 
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
16 students  
   
UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Full-time: 35  
Part-time: 298
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