Program Overview
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Finance Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Finance (BSF) degree from Ottawa University prepares students to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. A degree in finance leaves our graduates with knowledge in principles of accounting, financial instruments, capital planning, funds acquisition, asset and debt management, budgeting, financial analysis, and investments and portfolio management.
Finance Curriculum
The curriculum for our financing major emphasizes areas such as economics, business operations, financing, and investment activities. Our students are prepared for real-world application through a Capstone seminar course that applies theory and technique to problems and cases in this field.
Why Get a Degree in Finance?
Finance majors develop analytical skills in order to dissect financial statements and appraise the financial standing of companies, municipalities, and other public and private entities. They can assess the quantitative and qualitative dimensions of business problems and evaluate the financial implications of corporate and individual actions.
Related Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Economics
- Master in Business Administration
- Master in Accounting
Education and Qualifications
Careers in finance typically require a bachelor’s degree at a minimum. However, many individuals within the finance industry have qualification beyond a bachelor’s degree. While MBA’s are the most prevalent advanced degree, individuals also pursue other master’s degrees and even PhDs. In addition, careers in finance often require specific qualifications and licenses such as: (Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Series 7, and Series 63).
Careers in Finance
Job growth for individuals with a finance degree is above the national average, and there are a variety of businesses which will hire graduates. Finance graduates can explore many types of employment across many sectors of industry. Ottawa University's online finance degree prepares you for a variety of business and finance-related careers. Employment in business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow 8% through 2020 to 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, adding about 750,800 new jobs. The median annual wage for a financial analyst in May 2020 was $72,250, higher than the national average of 41,950.
Careers in Finance
- Accountant
- Budget analyst
- Loan officer
- Cost estimator
- Financial analyst
- Personal financial advisor
- Management analyst
Finance Courses
Finance Foundation Courses
- Accounting for Business Operations | ACC 20364 | (4 credits)
- Macroeconomics | ECO 20163 | (3 credits)
- Microeconomics | ECO 20263 | (3 credits)
- College Algebra | MAT 10643 | (3 credits) OR
- Discrete Mathematics* | MAT 20043 | (3 credits) OR
- Business Mathematics | MAT 20143 | (3 credits)
- Business Statistics | OAD 30763| (4 credits) OR
- Introduction to Statistics | MAT 20044 | (4 credits) OR
- Quantitative Methods in Business | OAD 31564 | (3 credits)
- Business Ethics | OAD 31664 | (3 credits)
Required Finance Major Courses
- Financing and Investing Activities | ACC 20464 | (4 credits)
- Money and Banking | ECO 30363 (3 credits)
- International Economics | ECO 40963 (3 credits)
- Behavioral Finance | 41006 (3 credits)
- Foundations of Finance | FIN 30000 | (3 credits)
- Investment Theory | FIN 41000 (3 credits)
- Futures and Options| FIN 42000 (3 credits)
- Crypto Assets: Digital Currencies and Assets | FIN 43000 | (3 credits)
- Seminar in Applied Finance | FIN 49000 (4 credits)
University Accreditation
Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC)
- Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
- National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)