Finance

B.A. or B.S.
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online.*
delivery
$411 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
per credit
4
start terms/year

Global organizations need leaders who have the knowledge and confidence to make the big calls on how to raise funds and invest money. When you earn your finance bachelor’s degree online from Oregon State University, you’ll acquire financing skills that can influence global operations, enable life-saving research, enact ground-breaking studies and impact entrepreneurial success.

Finance professionals are in demand in virtually every industry worldwide as companies increasingly rely on their advice to make recommendations and shape strategy. This degree program is ideal for those with an analytical mind and the ability to communicate complex ideas with precision in order to ensure growth and meet company objectives.

Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online finance degree program

As a student in Oregon State’s online finance degree program, you’ll gain the in-demand skills you need to stand out in the job market and level up your career. You’ll learn from expert Oregon State faculty who have real-world industry experience.

  • Investing
  • Financial management
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Portfolio management
  • Risk management
  • International economics
  • Fixed income securities
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Program details

The coursework in Oregon State’s online finance degree program will equip you with the expertise to work across business sectors — from recognizing entrepreneurial opportunities for new business ventures to making basic investment and financing decisions for large-scale businesses.

The online finance program is offered by Oregon State’s College of Business.

Degree requirements

A minimum of 180 quarter credits are required to graduate with your online degree in finance, including:

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Additional program features

Once you’re admitted to Oregon State, you can elect to pursue the program’s option in financial planning so you can support clients in setting and reaching their financial goals. The option’s coursework delves into insurance, tax, retirement and estate planning.

While pursuing your finance degree, you must complete an experiential learning opportunity such as a project, thesis, internship or study abroad experience. You’ll work with Oregon State faculty and your academic advisor to identify an opportunity that aligns with your goals, and the experience can be completed from wherever you're located. Find more details in the academic catalog.

Some degree requirements may be transferred from other institutions. Please note that a minimum of 45 credits of the last 75 credits in this degree program must be completed at Oregon State (online or on campus) to meet the academic residency requirement.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to OSU for appropriate articulation. Additional information about transferring credits is available through OSU’s Transfer Credit Central or you may request an unofficial transcript evaluation through the College of Business.

This program is offered by Oregon State's College of Business, which is accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB International is the premier accrediting agency for degree programs in business administration and accounting.

As an undergraduate degree-seeking student, you can apply to earn an honors degree online in your academic major. Earning this prestigious degree gives you the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research, complete a comprehensive thesis experience and engage in co-curricular activities.

Get a jump-start on your MBA or M.S. in Business while working toward your undergraduate degree in finance. Through Oregon State’s Accelerated Master’s Platform, current undergraduate students can take graduate-level courses online that will be applied to their bachelor’s degree.

The credits you earn will be transferred to the MBA or M.S. in Business programs. Students enrolled in Oregon State’s online graduate courses will pay the graduate tuition and fees rate.

Tap into a collection of tools that will help you make an immediate impact in your career. The College of Business Career Success Center provides networking opportunities with employers and recruiters that lead to internships and jobs, and staff will help you develop a career path.

You can gain highly specialized skills that are in demand by employers — and do it with less of a time and financial commitment — when you earn a certificate or microcredential online with Oregon State. Choose from a large collection of short-form offerings that can help you upskill quickly.

Finance careers

The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online finance degree program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. As a leader in this area, you’ll enter the workforce ready to provide insights in economic sectors that need financial experts.

Job market outlook

Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to finance. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.