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Online Bachelor's
Degree: Finance

Attain the analytical skills and knowledge you need to enter a growing
and lucrative field with an online bachelor's degree in finance.
Finance
Bachelor of Science
DEGREE AT A GLANCE
  • 120 credits
  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION RATES
  • $324 per credit (in-state)
  • $499 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $250 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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In the Bachelor of Science in finance program at University of Maryland Global Campus, you'll develop the expertise to apply finance theory to real-world situations. Our program combines a foundation in the principles of business, economics, and accounting with an in-depth focus on the details of finance and financial management via intensive case studies. It can also serve as an important first step toward earning important certifications in the field.

If you are interested in earning CFP certification, you can also take a CFP Board-approved course of study that meets the criteria needed to fulfill the educational component required to sit the Certified Financial Planner exam. You do not have to be enrolled at UMGC to complete this course of study.

  • (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 220)
  • (3 Credits, ACCT 221)
  • (3 Credits, FINC 330)
  • (3 Credits, FINC 335)
  • (3 Credits, FINC 340)
  • (3 Credits, FINC 351)
  • (3 Credits, FINC 421)
  • (3 Credits, FINC 430)
  • (3 Credits, FINC 440)
  • (3 Credits, FINC 460)
  • (3 Credits, ECON 430)
  • (3 Credits, FINC 495)

Related Required Courses

The following may be applied to general education requirements:

  • (3 Credits, ECON 201)
  • (3 Credits, ECON 203)
  • (3 Credits, STAT 200)

General Education Courses: 41 Credits

Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.

Minor and Elective Courses: 43 Credits

Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.

This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. You may take multiple courses simultaneously, up to your course load limit. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program. Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.

Sequence Course Requirement(s) Fulfilled
1 (3 Credits, PACE 111B) General Education: Research & Computing Literacy
2 (1 Credit, LIBS 150) General Education: Research & Computing Literacy
3 (3 Credits, WRTG 111) General Education: Communication
4 (3 Credits, IFSM 201) General Education: Research & Computing Literacy
5 (3 Credits, NUTR 100) and (1 Credit, NUTR 101) General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences
6 (3 Credits, BMGT 364) Major
7 (3 Credits, WRTG 112) General Education: Communication
8 (3 Credits, STAT 200) General Education: Math; Major
9 (3 Credits, WRTG 293) General Education: Communication; Major
10 (3 Credits, ACCT 220) Major
11 (3 Credits, HIST 125) General Education: Arts & Humanities
12 (3 Credits, NSCI 100) General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences
13 (3 Credits, ECON 201) General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences; Major
14 (3 Credits, ARTH 334) General Education: Arts & Humanities
15 (3 Credits, DATA 200) Elective
16 (3 Credits, ECON 203) General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences; Major
17 (3 Credits, ACCT 221) Major
18 (3 Credits, IFSM 330) Elective
19 (3 Credits, FINC 330) Major
20 (3 Credits, FINC 335) Major
21 (3 Credits, FINC 340) Major
22 (3 Credits, DATA 320) Elective
23 (3 Credits, FINC 351) Major
24 (3 Credits, WRTG 394) General Education: Communication
25 (3 Credits, DATA 335) Elective
26 (3 Credits, FINC 421) Major
27 (3 Credits, DATA 300) Elective
28 3-credit elective course Elective
29 (3 Credits, FINC 430) Major
30 3-credit elective course Elective
31 3-credit elective course Elective
32 (3 Credits, FINC 440) Major
33 3-credit elective course Elective
34 3-credit elective course Elective
35 (3 Credits, FINC 460) Major
36 3-credit elective course Elective
37 3-credit elective course Elective
38 (3 Credits, ECON 430) Major
39 3-credit elective course Elective
40 (3 Credits, FINC 495) Major
41 (1 Credit, CAPL 398A) Elective

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2025–2026 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each bachelor’s degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all bachelor’s degrees.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

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.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you for positions in contract management, budgeting, corporate and government financial management, investments, portfolio analysis and management, financial analysis, financial planning, banking, risk management, and insurance.

1.4M+
Accountants & Auditors
There are more than 1.4 million accounting and auditing professionals in the United States.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | "Occupational Outlook Handbook: Accountants and Auditors" | 2020

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