Online Bachelor's in Finance

The opportunities for students, in this first course, for all majors are to learn personal and professional leadership styles and drivers by providing an overview of leadership basics. Leadership skills are utilized across fields of study. Regardless of the roles individuals assume in an organization, they will need to communicate effectively, influence others, and understand the way they respond to others and why. The course engages students in discussion, exploration, and application of leadership skills, principles, and practices. Students will learn about the relationships and connections leaders have with individuals and organizations. Topics include leadership communication, motivation, style, and characteristics.

Credits: 3

This course is intended for the user of financial information. This course is for non-Accounting majors. The goal of the course is to provide the tools for making more informed business decisions. Included are an analysis of the various financial statements, their use, and limitations in making business decisions. A detailed analysis of the components of the financial statement and their economic impact on wealth creation for the organization is emphasized.

Credits: 3

In this course, students develop the skills to analyze data, apply concepts of statistical analysis, and research in a business context. Students formulate conclusions from data using descriptive and inferential statistical methods and expand on knowledge of the underlying theory behind types of data, data sources, data organization, measures of central tendency and variation, probability, and probability distributions. MTH156 is a recommended preparation course. This course fulfills a CSUG General Education [Mathematics] requirement.

Credits: 3

This course teaches the important skills of distinguishing types of data and communicating scientific and mathematical information in presentations by visualizing data. Students will learn ways to systematically collect, analyze, and interpret data, then translate technical, data-driven information to a lay audience. Students will examine how data analytics contributes to the formulation of policy decisions and the subsequent communication to stakeholders. Students will recognize how analytics applies to return on investment (ROI) within any career or field. Students prepare presentations using narrative strategies to create compelling, interesting talks based on data.

Credits: 3

This course introduces the study of accounting principles to give students an understanding of the theory and logic that underlie basic accounting procedures and practices. It then focuses on reading, interpreting, and analyzing financial statements. Major topics include the underlying framework of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and comparison with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the accounting cycle, preparation of the four principal financial statements, and financial statements analysis as well as ratio analysis for strategic planning and decision making. 

Credits: 3

In this course, students apply the methodologies, techniques, and tools most commonly used in the analysis of financial data and creation of financial models. Drawing on methods of research from the fields of statistics, operations research, and information systems, students will use industry tools for visualization, inference, forecasting, and business optimization. The emphasis is on exposing the student to the techniques and software tools that are used in the industry to make informed financial decisions.

Credits: 3

This course is designed to provide students with the business acumen needed to determine budget goals, use financial tools to create forecasts, and analyze factors contributing to budget and forecast variances. Using a case study approach, students will analyze and present financial variances and translate financial data to inform operational decision making.

Credits: 3

The goal of this capstone course is to integrate all essential concepts in financial decision-making. Students will develop a comprehensive capstone project that can be applied to a place of employment or within the financial sector. Recommended Prior Courses: All required program courses. 

Credits: 3

This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth analysis of corporate financial operations, tools, and technologies. Specific topic areas may include sources of corporate funding, the capital structure of corporations, operational and financial projection modeling, budgeting, and the actions financial leaders take to increase the value of the firm. Additionally, students will apply the tools and analysis used to allocate financial resources.

Credits: 3

In this course students will learn about the role of financial risk management in organization and prepare an organization for uncertainties. Special attention will be paid to the differences between financial and business risks and the examination risk management concepts and techniques. Students will review the role of risk regulation in financial markets and learn how to identify and describe the various types of financial risk and their sources. 

Credits: 3

In this course, students are prepared with the skills needed to perform detailed business valuation modeling using three main methods: Comps, Precedents and DCF Analysis. Students will learn a detailed for valuing a company based on comparable companies, past M&A transactions and a Discounted Cash Flow Model (DCF). 

Credits: 3

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the financial requirements for continued organizational operation. Students will assess the requirements for an organization to maintain its ability to satisfy both maturing short-term debt and upcoming operational expenses. Students will understand how to manage inventories, accounts receivable and payable, and cash.

Credits: 3

Students are provided with the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of private and public insurance products, insurance planning, investment vehicles, and different approaches to investment. Students will examine the different types of insurance available to individuals and develop a learn how to evaluate portfolio performance.

Credits: 3

Students will examine the major components of retirement and real estate planning as it relates to personal finance. The course is designed to prepare students in personal and employee-sponsored retirement plans, gathering information, and selecting appropriate options to achieve a client’s retirement goals. Additionally, students will evaluate property ownership issues, taxation issues, planning documents, and implementation strategies that encompass effective estate planning.

Credits: 3

This course is designed to prepare students with an understanding of personal and business income taxation and develop the skills necessary to provide advice and recommendations for effective tax planning. Students will examine tax returns and discuss tax implications for individuals and businesses. 

Credits: 3

Students are provided an overview of the basics of financial and investment planning. Students will also examine the role and functions of the financial planner. The course is designed to prepare students with a fundamental understanding of financial planning tools and techniques including: (1) financial statement analysis, (2) basic economics, (3) funding for education, and (4) working and communicating with others.

Credits: 3