Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance Degree

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Begin Your Career in the Finance Field With a BS in Finance

A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance degree from Grand Canyon University can help prepare you to work in the financial world. As a BS in Finance degree major, you will have the opportunity to be taught about industries including financial services, wealth management, corporate finance, insurance and real estate. 

You will also learn how to analyze data and information related to money management. Integrate your understanding of financial markets on a global scale with decision-making for everyone, from individual clients to major corporations.

Consider enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in Finance degree program if you are interested in the exciting world of financial management. Career possibilities with a BS in Finance degree can help prepare you to work in a variety of industries or sector and with any size client-base. You may find yourself working for corporations, individuals or nonprofits.  

Why GCU

Earn Your Finance Bachelor’s Degree Online

At GCU, you can earn your undergraduate financial degree on campus or in an online format. Online degrees at GCU come with various online learning resources and support to assist you while you complete your degree in a flexible, convenient format. 

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Coursework

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance Course Topics

You will be taught how to develop useful communication and critical thinking skills, information literacy and research skills, business and operations understanding, as well as legal and ethical practices. 

Careers in both finance and accounting help businesses run successfully. The main difference between a bachelor’s in finance versus a bachelor’s in accounting is that finance majors study topics related to money management, such as investments, portfolio management, risks, banking and financial markets, while accounting majors focus on the reporting of finances, and study topics like accounting procedures, financial statement preparation, auditing and tax preparation.

A finance degree ensures that you are prepared to handle areas like:

  • Wealth management
  • Insurance & Banking
  • Real estate
  • Corporate finance
  • Risk management
  • International finance
  • Economics
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Core Business Domains

Like all degrees earned from the Colangelo College of Business at GCU, the BS in Finance is based on core business domains. These domains help you become a well-rounded, ethical practitioner.

The undergraduate financial degree program core classes focus on:

Investment strategies

Modern monetary systems

Capital markets

Budget and accounting report analysis

Financial proposals

Credit reporting and money lending

Risks and mitigation strategies

Real estate proposals and financing options

Careers

Career Opportunities With an Undergraduate Finance Degree

GCU BS in Finance graduates often have opportunities to work in many different capacities. Companies looking for finance degree holders include corporations, financial and banking institutions, brokerage firms, investment companies, real estate and insurance organizations. Government may be another option for financial employment. 

$99,580

Median annual wage of personal financial advisors as of May 20231

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Potential Jobs With a BS in Finance

Positions within companies can vary greatly for BS Finance degree graduates. Depending on personal interest, you might find work as a:

  • Financial analyst
  • Investment analyst
  • Loan officer
  • General and operations manager
  • Financial manager
  • Budget analyst
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BS in Finance Degree Program FAQs

If you’re considering earning your finance bachelor's degree online or on campus, read through our frequently asked questions to learn more about pursuing a career in the finance field.

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Start Your Journey Today

People who work in finance can make a big difference in the lives of individuals and the success of businesses. If making financial decisions is of interest to you, a degree in finance may be your next best step. Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Finance degree from GCU by filling out the form on this page.

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1 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (“BLS”), Personal Financial Advisors, as of May 2023, retrieved April 26, 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as personal financial advisors nor does it reflect earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc., against a pool of candidates. 

2 COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2022 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective September 2023, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Personal Financial Advisors, retrieved Nov. 1, 2023. 

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