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Finance Academic Interest

Apply your mathematical and analytical skills toward expansive, well-paying career options.

Every part of the economy relies on the employment of skilled finance and accounting workers. As globalization increases, so do accounting and international trade-related careers. As large sets of the population enter retirement, the need for financial planners and advisors also grows. If you have a knack for numbers and enjoy analyzing data for trends, this could be the perfect field for you.

Skills Checklist:

  • Strong mathematical skills
  • Ability to analyze data to find learnings
  • An eye for identifying opportunities
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Ease with technology
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Independent

What Can I Do with This Career Path?

  • Accountant
  • Budget Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Investment Funds Manager
  • Stock Broker

Available Programs

Accounting

Bachelor of Science (BS) | College of Business

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Accounting

Post-Bachelor Certificate | College of Business

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Accounting

Master of Science (MS) | College of Business

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Accounting & Finance

Bachelor of Science (BS) | College of Business

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Accounting Review

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Business

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) | College of Business

Concentrations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Communication, Business Technology Management, Finance, Health Care Administration, Homeland Security, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Non-Profit Management, Organizational Leadership, Sustainability

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Compliance

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Online

Cybersecurity and FinTech

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Business

Formats: Online

Doctor of Business Administration

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) | College of Business

Formats: Online

Finance

Graduate Certificate | College of Business

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Finance

Undergraduate Minor | College of Business

Formats: Traditional Classroom

Finance

Bachelor of Science (BS) | College of Business

Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline

Financial Management in Human Services

Graduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Formats: Online

FinTech

Undergraduate Certificate | College of Business

Formats: Online


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