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Finance
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
An online bachelor’s degree in finance from 91Ö±²¥ of Maryland Global Campus may help you advance your career. Our finance degree combines a foundation in the principles of business, economics, and accounting with an in-depth focus on the details of corporate finance and financial management through intensive case studies of real-world situations. This undergraduate program could also serve as a key first step toward earning important certifications in the field.
Our experienced faculty members are dedicated to bringing their practical expertise to the classroom to help you expand your financial knowledge base. Earn your finance degree on your own time with our convenient online courses and save time and money with our generous transfer credit policy. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Examine impacts: Examine the impact of legal, regulatory, and environmental influences on monetary systems.
- Evaluate data: Evaluate financial information such as financial statements, financial ratios, and cash flows.
- Make business decisions: Analyze financial concepts to make basic institutional and functional business decisions.
- Manage portfolios: Apply the basic principles of security markets to create and manage security portfolios.
- Apply tools & technology: Synthesize financial data by applying technology tools to solve business problems.
- Study real-world issues: Recognize the inherent conflict of interest in many business decisions.
- Communicate effectively: Demonstrate the ability to communicate business concepts professionally.
Required Courses
Core Courses (Major)
(3 Credits, ACCT 221)
(3 Credits, FINC 251)
(3 Credits, FINC 335)
(3 Credits, FINC 340)
(3 Credits, DATA 320)
(3 Credits, DATA 335)
(3 Credits, FINC 421)Â
(3 Credits, FINC 430)
(3 Credits, FINC 440)
(3 Credits, FINC 460)
(3 Credits, ECON 430)
Capstone Course (Major)
(3 Credits, FINC 495)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for a career as a finance professional in areas such as contract management; budgeting; corporate and government financial management; investments; portfolio analysis and management; financial analysis; financial planning; banking; risk management; and insurance. Potential job titles include financial analyst, financial manager, bank manager, and financial planner.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $330 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Business Administration & Management
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Gain a well-rounded education that provides foundational, workplace-relevant management and leadership skills, organizational theory, and operational knowledge with an online bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from 91Ö±²¥ of Maryland Global Campus. Boost your marketability by building key business knowledge in finance, marketing, operations, human resources, strategic management, and more. Learn under the tutelage of experienced faculty members who bring their practical expertise to the classroom. Save time and money with our convenient online courses, generous transfer credit policy, and in-state tuition for Maryland residents. Why wait? Take the first step and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Evaluate data: Evaluate qualitative and quantitative data for decision-making.Â
- Communicate effectively: Communicate a shared vision across all levels of an organization that will drive strategy.Â
- Practice management: Apply functions of management comprising planning, organizing, and controlling job performance with employees.Â
- Demonstrate leadership: Demonstrate emotional intelligence and ethical decision making.Â
- Apply strategies: Apply global business strategies, integrating corporate responsibility and sustainable practices for positive social impact.Â
- Champion innovation: Utilize innovative technologies to meet organizational goals. Â
Required Courses
Core Courses (Major)Â
- (3 Credits, BMGT 317)Â Â
- (3 Credits, BMGT 330)Â
- (3 Credits, BMGT 365)Â
- (3 Credits, BMGT 392)Â
- (3 Credits, BMGT 411)Â Â
- (3 Credits, BMGT 484)Â
- (3 Credits, BMGT 382)Â
Elective Courses (Major)
You must complete a total of three courses (9 credits) from any upper-level (300 or above) BMGT, HRMN, MRKT, ACCT, FINC, and OPMG courses.
Capstone Course (Major)Â
- (3 Credits, BMGT 495)Â
Career Preparation
This program is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful careers in business and management. Graduates may pursue career paths in various business sectors including finance, marketing, human resources and operations. Potential job titles in this industry include business analyst, management analyst, marketing manager, human resources manager, operations manager, management consultant, general manager, product manager, and more. Â
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $330 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Accounting
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Aim to develop the skills you need to enhance your analytical abilities and boost your organization’s financial health with an online bachelor's degree in accounting from 91Ö±²¥ of Maryland Global Campus. Engage with a diverse network of peers and learn from highly respected faculty members as you prepare to advance in nearly any industry or workplace. With convenient online courses, multiple start dates, access to lifetime career services, and a generous transfer credit policy, UMGC provides the flexibility and support you need. Begin your accounting degree journey today.
Program Highlights
- Enhance communication skills: Communicate with financial and non-financial audiences in a concise manner to facilitate decisions.Â
- Develop effective reports: Create financial and business reports based on research and data analysis.Â
- Inform business decisions: Apply accounting and business management principles to inform decision-making and risk management.Â
- Assess modern technology: Evaluate technology designed to help personnel work collaboratively and facilitate the decision-making process.Â
- Test and validate data: Employ standards to identify, test, and validate processes, systems, and financial data.Â
- Detect and prevent fraud: Plan for fraud detection and deterrence analysis, implementation, and evaluation.Â
- Manage agency finances: Perform a range of functions, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing to manage federal agency finances.Â
- Improve the use of data: Propose a plan for improved use of business intelligence, data management, and analytics.Â
Required Courses
Core Courses (Major)
(3 Credits, ACCT 221)
(3 Credits, ACCT 310)
(3 Credits, ACCT 311)
(3 Credits, ACCT 321)
(3 Credits, ACCT 323)
(3 Credits, ACCT 326)
(3 Credits, ACCT 410) or any upper-level ACCT course
(3 Credits, ACCT 411) or (3 Credits, BMGT 382)
(3 Credits, ACCT 422)
(3 Credits, ACCT 436) or any upper-level ACCT course
(3 Credits, ACCT 438) or any upper-level ACCT course
Capstone Course (Major)
(3 Credits, ACCT 496)
Career Preparation
This undergraduate accounting program is specifically designed to enable you to succeed in a wide range of professional environments within both the public and private sectors, including corporate accounting departments, auditing firms, taxation agencies, financial consultancies, and more. Graduates may pursue careers as entry-level accountants, financial analysts, auditors, forensic accountants, tax consultants, management accountants, or budget analysts.Â
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $330 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
Learn more about professional licensure as it relates to this program.
