Bachelor’s in Finance
Make Your Expertise Count in Financial Performance
The online bachelor’s degree in finance program offers the opportunity to pursue a BA or BS finance degree credential, and is designed to prepare students to advance organizational or individual financial performance through a solid foundation in key financial concepts and applications. Choose to specialize in one of four tracks, including corporate finance, investments, financial institutions and markets, and personal finance, or stretch your expertise across multiple tracks to align with your career goals.
Program at a Glance
2-4 years
Duration
117-126
Credit Hours
$495
Cost per Credit
100%
Online
Course Spotlight
From financial theory and cash management to the fundamentals of running a business, your bachelor’s degree in finance online program coursework helps to cultivate foundational knowledge and skill in finance, enhanced through focuses such as management, law, marketing, HRM, and international business. Enrich these studies through an exploration in the following areas:
- Analysis of the Housing Market and Home Purchase Process
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Risk and Insurance
- Personal Finance
Essential Skills & Insights
Coursework in this online bachelor’s degree in finance program covers the following:
- Financial Decision-Making – learn to make decisions driven by solid financial data and analysis that strengthen financial performance.
- Management Skills – develop your management approach through a financial lens.
- Data Analytics for Finance – build out expertise in data analytics tools and techniques that drive financial strategy and solutions.
- Communication Skills – cultivate business communications and a relationship-building aptitude to better grasp organizational needs for financial planning and strategy.
Accreditations/Affiliations
The online BS in Finance is ACBSP-accredited, reflecting the highest standards of business education as established in the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence.
The Finance Program is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) University Affiliated Program. Curriculum covers nearly 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). There are only 245 U.S. schools that have CFA University Affiliated Programs.
Lindenwood Finance Degree Advantages
As a student in Lindenwood’s BA in Finance online program you can benefit from a number of unique advantages, including the following:
- Lindenwood’s Finance Department oversees the University’s student-managed investment fund of $100,000+
- Access to CFA scholarships
- Field trips to the Chicago Board Options Exchange, TD Ameritrade, and CFA St. Louis Seminars
- Personal Finance and CFA competitions
Career Outlook
Graduates of our bachelor’s in finance online program can take on finance roles a number of industries, including Budget Analyst, Financial Advisor, Portfolio Manager, Financial Consultant, Risk Analyst, Investment Banker, Auditor, and Financial Analyst. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), financial analysts earn a median annual salary of $99,890, while auditors can earn a median annual salary of $79,880.
Top industry employers of our recent graduates include the following:
- American Bank of Missouri
- Anheuser-Busch InBev
- Bank of America
- Boeing
- Edward Jones
- Goldman Sachs
- KPMG
- Maryville Consultant Group
- Parkside Financial Bank & Trust
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)
- Stifel Financial
- Synergy Wealth Solutions, a MassMutual Firm
- TD Ameritrade
- The America Group, LLC
- Wells Fargo
Admissions Requirements
For admission to your online finance degree program, you will need to complete your online application and submit the following documents:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
All colleges and universities previously attended. If you have fewer than 24 college credits, you will need to submit your official high school transcript.
If cumulative college GPA is below a 2.0, the following will also be required:
- Résumé
- Letter of intent/personal statement
(1–2 page document indicating your interest in the program and Lindenwood)
Tuition Details
The cost per credit hour for this online bachelor’s degree in finance program is $495. Besides being ranked No. 17 on Niche.com’s list of Best Value Colleges in Missouri, we build in unique benefits such as our 20 percent discount per credit hour for returning alumni pursuing their master’s degree.
Transfer Credits
Lindenwood offers a generous transfer policy of up to 90 credits toward your BS or BA in Finance online completion to further offset tuition costs. This means you can complete your degree in as few as 27 credit hours at Lindenwood—saving you time and money on your education!
Plus, you can personalize your transfer experience through Lindenwood’s Transfer Guides. These guides are part of our articulation partnerships with area community college to help you get the most value from your transfer credit.
Related Programs
Interested in discovering related programs? Explore the following programs to find the best fit for your future:
- Bachelor’s in Accounting, BA/BS
- Bachelor’s in Business Administration – Emphasis in Finance or Accounting
If you aren’t sure which program is right for you, filling out the form on this page and speaking to a Lindenwood representative is the best way to determine your path forward!
Frequently Asked Questions
A BA degree in finance offers a broader education that can include focuses outside of finance, within the humanities, such as communications and foreign languages. A BS degree focuses more specifically in finance and develops more technical and precise skill within finance
Finance focuses on the active aspects of financial performance, i.e. investing, money management, etc., whereas accounting takes a more responsive approach to financial strategy through a broad look at an organization or individual’s finances through the lens of accounting practices, i.e. accounts payable and receivable, bookkeeping, auditing, etc.
Before you major in finance you should know that this field requires an aptitude for math, analytical thinking, and decision-making that relies heavily on financial data and data analysis to support financial performance.
Finance offers a wide career path, and graduates can pursue roles in a number of exciting industries, including fintech, banking, real estate, financial planning, non-profit, government, and healthcare.
There are a number of finance internships available through Lindenwood’s faculty, advisors, and career center staff who can connect finance students with businesses in the community offering internship opportunities.
Why Choose Lindenwood University Online?
Since 1832, Lindenwood University has served students worldwide with affordable, high-quality academic programs providing real experience and real success. After nearly 200 years of academic excellence, Lindenwood is committed to a set of core values, including integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and community.
Quality
We evolve our online degree programs to reflect the latest in academic research and innovation and to meet the top standards of higher education.
Affordability
We are committed to offering our students studying online low tuition rates on top of multiple ways to save on your education.
Career-Focused
Our programs align curriculum to industry realities from experienced instructors who share real-world insights
Support
We employ experts who are dedicated to helping our students with financial aid planning, enrollment counseling, tutoring services, and more.
We are committed to helping you succeed.
Throughout each step of your online degree program, you will receive support. From enrollment and tuition planning to staying on the right track, your support team is there to ensure your success.