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Bachelor’s degree specialization in finance

Prepare for a future in finance

Are you a creative problem-solver who wants to make an impact by helping organizations build financial strength and stability? Focus your skills on a future in finance in our bachelor’s in business program with a Specialization in Finance at DeVry University.

Our online finance degree specialization is designed to help you navigate today’s global economy within a variety of work environments, from local businesses to international corporations.

When you earn your Finance Specialization here at DeVry, you’ll take courses in management principles, cost management, federal tax accounting, AI and business analytics, and financial accounting, all taught by professors with real industry experience.

Your courses will help you apply finance skills and concepts to real-world scenarios and applications used in today’s firms and organizations.

Our Finance Specialization can be earned as part of the following bachelor's degree programs in business:

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Minimum Completion Time1
2 years
8 months
OR
Normal Completion Time2
4 years

Accelerate on your schedule

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. You can earn your bachelor's degree in as little as 2 years and 8 months.1

Or follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 4 years.2

1Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours a semester per 12-month period.

2Normal schedule assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

  • 01 Knowledge and skills
  • 02 Careers
  • 03 Catalog download
  • 04 FAQs
Knowledge and skills

What you'll learn

Our Finance Specialization covers the following:

Investment fundamentals and security analysis

Learn to make investment decisions by exploring the nature of securities, mechanics, and costs of trading; the way in which securities markets operate; the relationship between risk and return; equity and fixed income securities; portfolio diversification; and the concept of valuation.

AI fluency for finance

Explore how AI tools are used to interpret data, identify trends, detect unusual transactions, automate reporting tasks, evaluate investments, and optimize financial forecasts.

Money and banking

Learn the role of financial services companies in money and capital markets, including the nature of money and credit, U.S. banking systems, central bank policies and controls, funds acquisitions, investments, and credit extension.

Financial statement analysis

Use financial statement information to analyze a firm’s financial position, interpret the results, and make recommendations.

Fixed income securities and credit analysis

Understand topics such as debt securities characteristics, provisions for paying off bonds, debt market structure, bond investment risk, global bond sectors and instruments, yield spreads and measures, valuation, spot and forward rates, interest rate risks, mortgage and asset-backed securities, trading strategies, and credit analysis.

Economics and accounting

Study the potential of e-commerce and its impact on small business practices, including opportunities, issues, alternatives, and techniques to support the development of an online marketing plan and related website.

Judgment and decision-making

Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to make the most appropriate choice.

Data and information analysis

Identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to giving you the education you deserve. Our accreditations and recognitions include:

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP): Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Business Management, and Technical Management with a Specialization in Finance are accredited by ACBSP, acbsp.org, demonstrating they have met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence. Learn more about program outcomes and student achievement.3

  • The Higher Learning Commission (HLC): Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by HLC, www.hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

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Careers

Career opportunities in finance

When you earn our finance degree specialization, you may consider careers such as:

  • Budget analyst

  • Cash manager

  • Credit manager

  • Financial examiner

  • Financial planning consultant

  • Investment banking analyst

  • Risk management specialist

  • Security and commodities

It’s important to note that job requirements vary by employer. For some roles, employment may require years of relevant experience, additional hours of industry-specific training, or pre-employment screenings including, but not limited to, criminal background checks and drug and alcohol testing.

Frequently asked questions

What can you do with a finance degree specialization?

When you earn a bachelor’s degree in business with a Specialization in Finance here at DeVry, you may be qualified to pursue a variety of entry-level finance careers, including those listed in the career opportunities in finance section above. You’ll also be prepared to work toward a Master's in Accounting or other programs should you choose to continue your education.

Is an online finance degree specialization worth it?

An online bachelor’s degree specialization in finance can absolutely be worth it if you're interested in pursuing a career in accounting or finance. Both of these fields hold professionals to a high standard as they directly influence the profits of a company. A bachelor’s-level finance degree or accounting degree may be a minimum level of qualification for certain positions.

Earning your finance degree online also provides greater flexibility when it comes to your schedule. It's an excellent option for furthering your education if you have a job or a family, or simply want to take classes remotely on your own time frame. Check out some of our other accounting degree programs.

What does a bachelor's degree with a specialization in finance teach you?

Our bachelor's degree programs with a Specialization in Finance cover core concepts in finance, accounting, auditing, economics, banking, security analysis, and more. You’ll also get hands-on practice using AI technologies to help you build the digital fluency modern finance careers require. Each of these skills is taught by our experienced faculty through learning exercises that simulate real-world work scenarios.

How can I get a bachelor's degree with a specialization in finance?

You can earn a bachelor's degree with a specialization in finance 100% online here at DeVry. Our program incorporates elements of a business degree with specialized courses in finance to help you learn how the field impacts businesses.

Is finance a good degree choice and career path?

According to occupational outlook data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. While actual local growth may vary, the BLS projects 942,500 business and financial industry openings each year nationwide between 2024 and 2034.

More specifically, the BLS projects employment of financial analysts to grow by 6% nationwide between 2024 and 2034.

Should I earn an accounting degree or a finance degree?

Your choice will depend on your personal and professional goals. There certainly are areas where the scope and methods of these interrelated fields overlap, but the difference can be summed up this way:

• Accounting focuses on the details of financial transactions, while finance concentrates on a “big picture” view of the financial considerations of businesses, individuals, families, or government entities.
• Finance may encompass roles and responsibilities in wealth management, risk management, and investment management.

Can a finance degree help prepare me for professional licensure and certifications?

Our Finance Specialization can help prepare you with the knowledge required to pursue professional certifications.

Where do financial professionals work?

Professionals with finance degrees work in a variety of settings, and some may be self-employed as personal financial consultants. According to the BLS, financial analysts held about 429,000 jobs nationwide in 2024, working mostly in roles related to securities, commodities contracts, and other financial investments. They may work for financial institutions or insurance carriers, or specialize in risk analysis or portfolio management. Financial and investment analysts may also work in professional, scientific, and technical services; company management; or credit intermediation and related activities.

Academic catalog
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Program guides
Business Administration: Finance
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Business Management: Finance
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Technical Management: Finance
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1Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours a semester per 12-month period.
2Normal schedule assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.
3Conferral and Assessment Data is available for all DeVry and Keller ACBSP-accredited programs. For a full list of our ACBSP-accredited programs, visit our Accreditation page.