Compare 89 Bachelors of Science in Finance

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance is aimed at students who have an interest in developing knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of accounting and finance, and in particular, who are looking to pursue a professional career in accounting and finance. It seeks to give students a learning experience that allows them to develop proficiencies that create effective accounting professionals in today’s changing business environment. The curriculum and learning and teaching strategy are complemented by guest lectures and ‘live’ workshops to promote independent learning and increasing their employability skills for the future

Year 1 provides you with a good understanding of the foundations of accounting and finance alongside the fundamentals of business. Years 2 and 3 gives you in-depth knowledge of how companies use accounting and finance to make decisions, report performance under conditions of uncertainty and risk. The programme provides the intellectual underpinnings required for a professional career in a rapidly changing work environment, a rigorous approach to self-awareness and personal development and a significant exposure to the world of work and its current demands through work experience opportunities.... [-]

The BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance will equip students to work as finance professionals, specializing in corporate finance and related areas like equity analysis, derivatives trading or foreign exchange dealing. It will also develop their confidence and transferable skills in areas that are sought by employers, such as communications, problem-solving, critical thinking, and professional development.... [-]

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance (Awarded by the University of London)

Duration: 3 years (full-time)

The programme has been developed by academics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences to provide a thorough understanding of the ways in which financial intermediaries and institutions operate, and the structure and functioning of financial markets

Aim to excel in a career in accountancy, consulting, commercial or investment banking, trading and sales or in risk management

Wish to pursue accreditation from professional bodies including: Ifs School of Finance (the provider of choice to most of the UK’s leading financial services organizations), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), ICPAS (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore).... [-]

The BSc Online, EDHEC's online Bachelor in Finance, enables young professionals to accelerate their career development and support the digital transformation of companies through high-level distance learning.

With the academic expertise of EDHEC and a personalized support system, BSc Online, EDHEC's online bachelor's degree in Finance is a unique learning experience that combines efficiency and innovation to serve your success.

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Actuarial Science is the study of risk, usually risk associated with insurance, pension, and investment plans. Actuarial Science uses techniques from mathematics, statistics, business, economics, and finance. The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Actuarial Science prepares students to write the early exams required to become an Actuary. Actuaries are in demand as professionals who develop solutions for complex financial issues. Actuaries have excellent career opportunities following graduation as well as excellent co-op work opportunities during their studies. Read more about what actuaries' do, job prospects, and salaries on our departmental website.

The Major in Actuarial Science requires a total of 120 semester hours of credit, as described below:... [-]

Our BSc Accounting and Finance degree is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in accountancy, finance or business, including those students going on to obtain professional accounting qualifications. A key benefit of this degree is that once you graduate you may be able to gain exemptions from certain professional accountancy exams, depending on the modules you studied and the marks you attained.

The programme itself gives you an understanding of the legal, business and social environments in which accountancy operates and enables you to be conversant in the technical languages and practices of the accounting sector in a market economy. These include measurement and disclosure in financial statements, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, business law, and corporate finance.... [-]

The program in finance, a broad area directed toward the financial elements of business organizations and government units, focuses on investments, corporate finance, financial institutions and international finance. Courses in these areas prepare students for careers in business finance, investment analysis and financial institutions.

The BSc (Hons) in Banking & Finance draws upon the many years of experience held by The London Institute of Banking & Finance in educating professionals in banking as well as our unrivaled understanding of the financial services industry, supported by a strong group of academics with first-hand knowledge and industry experience.

The London Institute of Banking & Finance has made employability a cornerstone of all our programmes and is focused on producing graduates that have the critical combination of knowledge, practical skills and understanding that can be applied in the professional world. The BSc (Hons) in Banking & Finance crucially reflects what employers tell us they are looking for from potential recruits.... [-]

The bachelor degree in Finance prepares students in three areas:

You excel in and enjoy mathematics, especially modelling and probability. You love asking “What if?”.

The skills you gain on the Actuarial Science undergraduate course will kickstart your actuarial career. You can also enter careers in risk management, investment management or financial analysis.

If you enjoy mathematics, statistics, probability and economics you will find this course ideal. For the duration of your degree, you’ll delve deeper into these core subjects, as well as stochastic models, finance and financial reporting, business and, naturally, actuarial science itself. You’ll also produce a self-researched final-year project on an area that interests you and reflects your ambitions.... [-]

The economic health of any organization relies on its ability to protect itself from fraud. With threats increasing, employers are looking to hire problem-solvers who are well-versed in fraud detection and prevention. This minor enhances your marketability in all industries by learning about this new and growing field of fraud.

Private and public organizations will lose money every year and employees may also lose jobs and/or benefits due to fraud. Because fraud affects the economic well-being and sustainability of our private and public sectors organizations need people versed in fraud in order to secure the economic assets from losses due to man-made or natural disasters. Organizations need people who can prevent employees or vendors or customers from stealing assets, engaging in corruption schemes, and from engaging in transactions that create conflicts of interest. Organizations also need employees skilled in recognizing corporate espionage, terrorism financing and information security breaches. This minor will be of great benefit to any majors including but not limited to: business majors, resort recreation and hospitality management majors, safety majors, sport management majors, criminology and criminal justice majors and cybersecurity computer majors.... [-]

The Actuarial Science program at the University of Central Oklahoma is the only such program in the state of Oklahoma. The course of study was originally designed by Actuaries at American Fidelity Assurance Co. in Oklahoma City. The focus of the degree program is to give students a strong analytical background in the areas of mathematics and statistics as well as the actuarial specific topics such as theory of interest and mathematics of life contingencies.

What is an actuary? An actuary is a business professional who analyzes the financial consequences of risk. Actuaries use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to study uncertain future events, especially those of concern to insurance and pension programs. Actuaries may work for insurance companies, consulting firms, government, employee benefits departments of large corporations, hospitals, banks and investment firms, or, more generally, in businesses that need to manage financial risk. A career as an actuary is better described as a "business" career with a mathematical basis than as a "technical" mathematical career. More general information about actuaries may be found at www.beanactuary.org.... [-]

Faculty

Faculty of Economics and Social Studies

Program Description

Preparation distinguished graduate has the necessary competencies ‎for effective work in the field of Finance and banking required by ‎local and Arab labor market, and faculty development department to ‎increase their effectiveness in education and research, and to ‎contribute to the development of community service activities in line ‎with requirements of the age in the framework of national values.

Program Goals

Finance majors at Northwest focus on four areas: financial services, financial computing, corporate finance, and finance management.

A finance degree familiarizes you with the institutions, theory, and practice involved in the allocation of financial resources within the private and public sectors. The program encompasses the major areas of finance including corporate finance, financial institutions and markets, and investments. In addition, the program offers elective work in real estate and risk management and insurance. The degree also prepares you for graduate studies in business, law and public administration.

If Wall Street is your goal, the Sterne Agee brokerage firm has funded The Student Investment Program, an interactive program that allows a team of students to manage a $50,000 investment portfolio for which Sterne Agee and the Harbert College of Business share equally in the gains.... [-]