A strong bachelor’s degree program in finance can lead to exciting career opportunities. To choose the best online option, ask the following questions when evaluating programs:
1) Is the program accredited by AACSB, the International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business? AACSB accreditation is not crucial, but it lends prestige to a degree. Wikipedia maintains a list of business schools with AACSB accreditation.
2) What is the faculty-to-student ratio? A low ratio helps ensure that individualized attention is readily available.
3) Are the professors experts in finance? Are they well-published? What are their accomplishments? Your professors will become your mentors, so choose wisely.
4) Will the school help you find internships? Undergraduate internships are a primary path to paid employment. Choose a school that has corporate partnerships and offers other great opportunities to network.
Some popular online bachelor’s programs in finance and related fields are offered by:
- Alabama State University – B.S. in Commerce and Business Administration (General Business)*
- Post University – B.S. in Business Administration/Finance
- Upper Iowa University – B.S. in Financial Management*
- University of Alaska – B.B.A. in Accounting
- University of Phoenix – B.S. in Business with a Concentration in Finance
*Accredited by AACSB