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Finance
Bachelor of Science in Business

Skilled finance professionals are at the core of business operations today. Answer the call and expand your marketability with the online Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance degree program at Capella. You can build up your foundational business knowledge, learn the fundamentals of management and leadership, and gain a deeper perspective on risk management and entrepreneurship. This program is designed to develop critical skills and abilities to help you in the dynamic field of finance.

Aligned to industry standards

We partner with employers and the Capella School of Business, Technology and Health Care Administration Advisory Board (SoBTH) to design programs that align to industry standards. 

Target your studies

Learn how to implement accounting systems and strategies, interpret and communicate financial data and maintain strong ethical standards in the field.

Gain business knowledge

Understand business principles in international finance, risk management, entrepreneurial finance and business law.

Classes start May 5

Apply today with no application fee.

At a glance

  • Online
  • 8–14 General education courses
  • 10 Core courses
  • 8 Specialization courses
  • 7–13 Elective courses
  • 1 Capstone
  • 180 Total quarter credits
  • 135 Max transfer credits

Reduce your tuition up to $15,000

Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $15K Capella Progress Reward scholarship to help fund your bachelor's degree.

What can you do with a BS in Business Finance degree?

Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance.

Job titles to explore*

  • Accounts payable manager
  • Branch manager
  • Budget analyst
  • General manager
  • Management trainee
  • Mortgage loan officer
  • Pricing analyst

Employment settings to explore*

  • Accounting services
  • Claims adjusting
  • Colleges, universities and professional schools
  • Commercial banking
  • Consumer lending
  • Credit unions
  • Direct health and medical insurance carriers
  • Direct life insurance carriers
  • Financial transactions processing, reserve and Clearinghouse activities
  • General government support
  • General medical and surgical hospitals
  • Insurance agencies and brokerages
  • Miscellaneous retailers
  • Offices of certified public accountants

*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.

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