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The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance emphasizes financial concepts, theories, and practices to promote well-informed financial decision making. Course work within this concentration examines the areas of risk management, business law, global finance, and investment analysis and portfolio management. Students integrate advanced topics in financial management through real-world business application.

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Stay on track with your Bachelor of Arts in Consumer and Family Financial Services earned online from Ashford University. If you seek a career in which you offer your expertise in financial planning to families, then this online degree program is for you. More financial advisors are needed to assist the millions of workers retiring over the coming decades. Discover your own role as an advisor providing business service. Learn to evaluate investments based on risk and potential returns. Examine the role of insurance in personal financial planning. This degree says you are ready to provide sound financial advice to individuals outside of business. Guide people to security – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Consumer and Family Financial Services.

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With your Bachelor of Arts in Finance degree earned online from Ashford University, you will develop an understanding of financial analysis, management, and systems.

Every business is an integrated system and needs professionals with skills in long-range financial planning and implementation. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Finance, and discover how to measure and secure the efficient use of financial resources. Learn problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze business and financial conditions. Your online courses include such in-depth subjects as markets, investments, risk management, and micro– and macroeconomics. Use the latest financial theories to conduct financial analysis. Invest in your future with your Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Ashford University.

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Apply your love of sports and fitness to the world of business while expanding your knowledge and experience with your Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Recreation Management degree earned online from Ashford University. Build your management and leadership skills while deepening your knowledge of the many business aspects of sports, fitness, and recreation. Upon graduation, you will be well acquainted with the industry and be highly trained in various theories of management. Additionally, you will be prepared for potential managerial positions in the sports and recreation industry, including: professional sports, fitness clubs, athletics equipment merchandising, recreation programs, and more.

Specialization — Finance

Add to your Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Recreation Management degree with a specialization in Finance. You will bridge the fields of finance and business to gain an understanding of the theoretical and practical approaches of financial management.

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Earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree online from Ashford University. Complete a standard program of study or personalize your program with one of several specializations.

Specialization — Finance

Deepen your expertise in business administration. With your Finance specialization added to your MBA degree earned online from Ashford University, you will delve into multiple aspects of investment, economics, and accounting at the corporate level. Combine major course credits in Business Administration with nine credits in Finance for a more specialized degree with added value. The Finance specialization strengthens your credentials to manage the financial health of a growing business while providing you with the knowledge and skills you need to survive in today's competitive economy. Your focused graduate courses combined with the in-depth professional competence you'll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.

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The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) prepares graduates for a wide range of managerial positions in business, government, and non-profit organizations. Business administration students acquire fundamental as well as practical and professional skills in all phases of business, including decision-making and problem-solving. The BBA program offers area concentrations that enable students to tailor their degrees to their career and educational goals.

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The MBA program offers a broad set of business management tools while also allowing students a choice of concentration in order to tailor their degrees to fit their careers and learning goals. The program curriculum prepares working professionals to become effective decision makers and managers in a world increasingly affected by globalization, technology, and ethical challenges. It is designed for working professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who wish to advance or enhance their business careers.

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With Walden's Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.), you can develop skills and gain hands-on learning experience that can position you to advance into a leadership position as a consultant or executive. Sharpen your decision-making and leadership skills, broaden your knowledge of both theory and applied research, and gain the experience you need to manage positive change within your organization. Specializations focus on the latest research, theories, and trends influencing business.

 

Specializations

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Healthcare Management
• Information Systems Management
• International Business
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Self-Designed
• Social Impact Management
• Technology Entrepreneurship

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When you earn an M.B.A. from Walden, you will join a network of successful business executives who have enhanced their knowledge, expanded their influence, and advanced their careers by developing their leadership and management potential. Through Walden's membership in the Laureate International Universities network-with more than 240,000 students at 25 institutions in 16 countries-you will have access to exclusive opportunities and resources.

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Begin the next chapter of your life with a management Ph.D. from Walden University. Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, this program allows you to conduct self-directed, practical research on the issues that matter most to you. So whether you are preparing to share your expertise as an educator, a consultant, or an author, Walden's management Ph.D. will give you the credentials you need to reach your lifelong goals.

Conduct specialized research in an area of interest to you while you study ways to facilitate positive social change. Help enhance your capabilities as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant. Study the theories, concepts, and techniques that provide the foundation for sound management decision-making. Study topics such as leadership and information systems. The program offers you three ways to learn:

Course-Based format

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty through online discussions and face-to-face residencies.

Self-Directed format

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that apply to your interests. You will pursue faculty-guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) and face-to-face residencies, in order to demonstrate academic mastery of each subject.

Mixed-Model format (formerly Hybrid format)

This option combines online courses, face-to-face residencies, and KAMs to provide a flexible program of study. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor; study and conduct research on topics that interest you; and learn from faculty members through individual courses.

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Begin the next chapter of your life with a management Ph.D. from Walden University. Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, this program allows you to conduct self-directed, practical research on the issues that matter most to you. So whether you are preparing to share your expertise as an educator, a consultant, or an author, Walden's management Ph.D. will give you the credentials you need to reach your lifelong goals.

Conduct specialized research in an area of interest to you while you study ways to facilitate positive social change. Help enhance your capabilities as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant. Study the theories, concepts, and techniques that provide the foundation for sound management decision-making. Study topics such as leadership and information systems. The program offers you three ways to learn:

Course-Based format

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty through online discussions and face-to-face residencies.

Self-Directed format

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that apply to your interests. You will pursue faculty-guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) and face-to-face residencies, in order to demonstrate academic mastery of each subject.

Mixed-Model format (formerly Hybrid format)

This option combines online courses, face-to-face residencies, and KAMs to provide a flexible program of study. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor; study and conduct research on topics that interest you; and learn from faculty members through individual courses.

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If you would like to pursue a career as a financial analyst who assesses the economic performance of companies and industries for firms and institutions with money to invest, consider this career focus area.*
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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Explore financial operations, services, and techniques. Topics covered include investment strategy, analysis, international markets, stocks, and bonds. Graduates may pursue career opportunities in investment banking, corporate finance, and financial services firms*.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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Study research methods for assessing how accounting information impacts business and decision making. Explore the evolving nature of risk, expectations about its management, and the pressure it has placed on previous working practices. Investigate the relationship between international accounting and global business and investment decisions, including the influences of cultural, political, and economic variations.

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The Master of Science in Finance curriculum is designed to provide you with rigorous training to help you develop the savvy and proficiencies to find solutions to real-life financial situations. You have the option to choose from two areas of specialization to help you acquire professional expertise: financial analysis and financial planning. If you already have a bachelor's degree and wish to advance your existing career or begin an exciting, new profession, this program could prepare you with the knowledge and skills to help you succeed.

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Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics program addresses the areas of servant leadership, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and business skills in order to develop the global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders required in today's global economy. The program prepares students to compete for entry-level positions in corporate finance and in banking, insurance, and investment companies.
Prospective students should have some previous college experience.

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Grand Canyon University's Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Finance program provides students with the capacity for transformational leadership through the application of business practices.
The program highlights the impact of the global economy on organizational decision making, planning, and sourcing of organizational resources. Students draw upon interpersonal skills to address each practice, as well as to comprehend the influence that diverse cultures have on it. The use of telecommunications, emerging technologies, and e-commerce applications combine with essential business principles that encompass finance, accounting, economics, marketing, and management, providing students with the capacity to lead and manage business enterprises both effectively and ethically.
The program encourages students to be informed critical thinkers and decision makers through active research and the application of quantitative methods that transform raw data into useful information. The program provides students with the skills necessary to demonstrate proficiency in corporate financial management and investments in order to ensure corporate solvency, profitability, and efficiency.
Prospective students should have completed a bachelor's degree program prior to enrolling.

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Tap into your natural leadership abilities and turn your potential into a successful career by enrolling in South University's online Bachelor of Business Administration program. Graduates will be prepared to pursue entry-level positions in a number of fields or to apply their enhanced leadership skills in their current positions.

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The Master of Business Administration is ideal for those individuals who wish to gain an understanding of the best practices for management and decision-making within today's ever-shifting business landscape.

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Earning a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies program in Financial Management prepares students to work in almost every organization - private, public, religious, or corporate - managing and analyzing their financial resources. Managers must know how to plan and allocate resources in order to ensure long-term profitability and organizational health. This specialization concentrates on developing these essential skills. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.

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Earning a Doctor of Business Administration degree in Financial Management prepares students to work in almost every organization - private, public, religious, or corporate - managing and analyzing their financial resources. Managers must know how to plan and allocate resources in order to ensure long-term profitability and organizational health. This specialization concentrates on developing these essential skills. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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Earning a Master of Business Administration in Financial Management degree prepares students to work in almost every organization - private, public, religious, or corporate - managing and analyzing their financial resources. Managers must know how to plan and allocate resources in order to ensure long-term profitability and organizational health. This specialization concentrates on developing these essential skills. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree or higher prior to enrollment.

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Our Ph.D. in Business Administration/Financial Management degree program prepares students to work in almost every organization - private, public, religious, or corporate - managing and analyzing their financial resources. Managers must know how to plan and allocate resources in order to ensure long-term profitability and organizational health. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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Our bachelor's degree in Business Management program with an emphasis in finance can prepare learners for careers as leaders in industry-specific fields. During the third and fourth year of the program students will choose which area they would like to focus on: hospitality management, agricultural business, human resources, finance, marketing, or music business. Coursework that is unique to each industry will examine in more detail the elements and issues that can be critical to the success in that field. Because of the evolving trends and practices that may change or improve business strategies, we consult with industry experts to ensure that we keep up-to-date with the technology and techniques that are unique to each area, so graduates are well-prepared to begin their new career.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance may prepare successful graduates to research, analyze, and interpret financial data that can affect business decision-making, planning, and operation strategies. Financial managers are responsible to develop long-term goals for their organization, direct investment activities, and assess profit/loss ratios according to the projected goals. Within the program at no additional cost or coursework graduates can earn 6 Academic Certificates in Basics of Accounting and Finance, Business Fundamentals, Business in the Global Environment, Management Essentials, Organizational Systems Improvement, and Project Planning to enhance their education credentials.

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CTU now accepting applications for professionally focused Bachelor of Science in Finance degree program.

Curriculum is designed to help students become familiar with current approaches to financial planning and analysis, money and capital markets, investments and securities and financial markets and institutions.

This industry-current degree program is designed for career-minded students interested in the fields of financial management, corporate finance and financial analysis. Coursework has been designed to challenge them to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to:

• Understand the role of capital markets in investment opportunities.
• Examine the financial performance of a firm based on its financial statements.
• Discuss the ethical ramifications of a firm’s financial disclosure.
• Apply appropriate concepts and principles of finance, accounting, and statistics to make effective decisions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic functional areas of management.
• Demonstrate the critical skills necessary to solve business problems.

In addition to the general education requirements, the Bachelor of Science in Finance includes courses taught by instructors who have relevant career experience in financial management, corporate finance and financial analysis. Their firsthand knowledge and perspectives offer students the opportunity to learn from professionals willing to share their understanding of risk management, derivatives, financial modeling and forecasting and many other topics relevant to the modern finance industry.

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The four-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program is designed for students with clearly defined career goals in the business field. Through the completion of core business courses, students engage in solving global, real-world problems. Students learn to diagnose, research, solve, execute, and evaluate business problems in a team environment. Interactivity of students, coursework, faculty, and peers enhance critical skills of collaboration and cooperation. The program is geared towards coursework that students can apply in ways that are meaningful for professional and personal success. The bachelor's degree program prepares students for entry- to mid-level positions within the public or private sector and for continuing education in graduate business programs. We also offer degree completion opportunities that allow students who have begun their study at another institution to complete their bachelor's degree.

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Argosy University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program is focused on identifying solutions, putting the solutions to work, and evaluating the consequences of those actions. Students acquire skills to be a new kind of leader – one who can identify challenges and opportunities, draw on the latest technology and information; use advanced analytical and planning approaches, and execute plans for positive change. Businesses need leaders who can act and realistically evaluate how to maximize the impact of the solution. Argosy University's curriculum embraces solutions, leadership, and action. The program is designed to serve the needs of talented students, regardless of their undergraduate degrees.

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Financial professionals lead their organizations' efforts to raise capital, to invest funds, to manage assets, and to generate returns for providers of capital.

The Post University Online Certificate Program in Finance is an integrated sequence of courses that gives students a broad, thorough, and up-to-date foundation in finance and the practical tools needed to thrive as effective financial or investment managers or analysts. The program uses materials and techniques developed in the field and based on accepted financial management principles to give students real-world knowledge and skills that can be applied immediately.

The certificate program is intended to help students:

• develop a detailed knowledge of current financial management practices
• understand and be able to use industry terminology
• gain a practical and comprehensive understanding of financial statements
• pursue further study, including advanced degree programs

With Post University Online, you can earn a Certificate in Finance entirely online, with no commuting or interruptions in your current career.

You will study in highly interactive, small classes in 8-week accelerated modules. Our faculty will actively engage you in a high quality and relevant curriculum that prepares you to enter a rewarding career in finance.

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Post University's Online Graduate Certificate in Finance is designed to meet the needs of professionals who work in a corporate setting, those currently in the finance industry and those wishing to get into the finance industry. Our program blends theory and application to help students understand and shape the current and rapidly changing financial environment. We seek individuals who have diverse needs and backgrounds to foster a rich exchange of views and ideas. Courses include Advanced Financial Statement Analysis, Investment and Portfolio Management, Managing Financial Institutions, and Public Finance Policy and Application.
This program is ideal for professionals who:

• Want to understand the intricacies of financial organizations, tools, and constructs
• Desire to add to their current financial knowledge or gain a foundation for understanding the finance function from a practical and personal perspective
• Wish to understand the different types of financial institutions and applications of theory for portfolio management, investment management, public financial management, and financial statement analysis
• Can understand theory but want to apply this to application and practice
• Need to acquire skills in analyzing companies and investments
• Want to acquire the knowledge and credits necessary to meet the additional credits required to sit for the CPA exam in some states
• Want to extend their MBA with a broader knowledge base in the finance area

Prospective students must hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

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Our Career Diploma in Financial Planning program can teach students the techniques and strategies involved to become a paraprofessional financial planner. Courses cover ways to save, spend, invest, and manage debt so they can assist others to plan for retirement, build a good credit rating, manage major purchases, budget their resources, and more. Graduates can also learn about income tax planning, selecting insurance coverage, and planning strategies for individual client's needs.

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Participants new to Six Sigma as well as experienced practitioners can discover how Six Sigma strategies and tactics fit into a larger management system. They also learn how to apply advanced tools and methodologies to solve critical business process problems. Options include Villanova's core Lean Six Sigma program, as well as specializations in healthcare, financial services and information technology. These dynamic programs prepare students for Villanova's industry-recognized Green Belt, Lean Sensei, Lean Black Belt and Lean Master Black Belt certifications — the only Six Sigma certifications offered completely online.

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Participants new to Six Sigma as well as experienced practitioners can discover how Six Sigma strategies and tactics fit into a larger management system. They also learn how to apply advanced tools and methodologies to solve critical business process problems. Options include Villanova's core Lean Six Sigma program, as well as specializations in healthcare, financial services and information technology. These dynamic programs prepare students for Villanova's industry-recognized Green Belt, Lean Sensei, Lean Black Belt and Lean Master Black Belt certifications — the only Six Sigma certifications offered completely online.