Next start: Summer Term 1 - June 1, 2026
Lead in the fast-paced field of finance with a bachelor's degree in Finance.
What industries can I work in with a BS in Finance?
Earning a B.S. in Finance provides graduates with valuable corporate finance skills and newer financial tech knowledge that can be put to immediate use in the financial services and investment industry; and support organizations whether small or mid-size business, corporate, public and non-profit organizations in virtually any industry!
What jobs can I apply for with a BS in Finance?
Graduates holding a B.S. in Finance may qualify for many different career specializations including Asset Management, FinTech, Financial Analyst, Business Analyst, Budget Analyst, Risk and Compliance, Financial Auditor, Financial Planning, Financial Services and more.
Plus, this degree will prepare graduates for advanced studies in Finance and Business.
Check out our Career Outlook planner for career and salary prospects in your region!
Students in the B.S. Finance program will have the opportunity to earn valuable Certifications including:
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Accredited Six Sigma Training and Certification Provider
- Six Sigma Green Belt - Accredited Six Sigma Training and Certification Provider
- 100% Online program
- Corporate, FinTech and Ethics foci provide foundational and cutting-edge instruction
- Program teaches real-world applications students can put to immediate use.
- Program supports AI fluency and teaches students AI tools they may use in their profession.
- Program prepares students to be able to sit for professional certifications including Six Sigma Green and Yellow Belt.
- A Capstone experience synthesizes learning with contemporary financial challenges in real world contexts.
- Six start dates. Start when it is most convenient for you.
- Fast Track option allows qualified students to earn graduate level credit at the bachelor's degree rate leading to our M.S. Organizational Leadership degree
- Part-Time or Full-Time you Set the Pace
- One Low Flat Rate for In-State and Out-of-State Students
Plus, CT State Community College Graduates! You may qualify to complete your bachelor's degree at the Community College rate.
- ACC 101: Financial Accounting3 credits
- ACC 102: Managerial Accounting3 credits
- BUS 120: Business Law3 credits
- BUS 250: International Business3 credits
- FIN 210: Financial Management3 credits
- MGT 101: Principles of Management3 credits
- MGT 315: Organizational Behavior3 credits
- MKT 220: Principles of Marketing3 credits
All major requirements must be completed with a grade of 'C' or higher. This major requires 66 credits. See the full requirements for our Finance major in our Official Catalog.
- Choose one of the following:
BUS 201: Business Statistics
MAT 105: Statistics
PSY 216: Psychology Statistics3 credits - Choose one of the following:
ECO 103: Macroeconomics
Microeconomics3 credits - MGT 330: Diversity & Inclusion in Workplace3 credits
- Choose one of the following:
MGT 373: Lean Management
MGT 374: Agile Development & Management
MGT 460: Fundamentals of Project Management
MGT 327: Organizational Change
**OEL 530: Organizational Development3 credits - *MGT 490: Strategic Management3 credits
- Corporate Finance3 credits
- Financial Markets3 credits
- Financial Investments3 credits
- Financial Regulations and Ethics3 credits
- Investment Portfolio Analysis3 credits
- Foundations of Fintech3 credits
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- Financial Modeling and Data Visualization3 credits
- *Finance Capstone3 credits
* Courses mustbe taken at Charter Oak
- 100% online
- Credit for credentials
- Six (6) start dates
- Expert Faculty