Finance | ODUGlobal

Why ODU for Finance?

To succeed in today's business environment, you'll need a combination of skills. Learn those skills through ODU's online BSBA program, along with business fundamentals such as:

Financial management
Financial decision-making
Investments
Portfolio management
Banking
International financial management

A finance education can help you in a variety of business careers, including entrepreneurship. You'll be ready to join a competitive marketplace with research skills focusing on regional, national and global economics.

When you graduate, you will earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in financial management with a major in finance.

Interested in earning an MBA or MPA?
You could get a head start by earning graduate credits while you complete your ODU bachelor’s degree. Check out our MBA Early Entry program or MPA Early Start program for details.

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Best Online Bachelor's in Finance, 2024 - AcademicInfluence.com

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Best Online Finance Degrees, 2024 - Forbes Advisor

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Minimum

30 Credit Hours

Total

120 Credit Hours

To earn a bachelor's degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration requires 120 total credit hours.

Talk with our enrollment team to determine if you have credits that will transfer.

Explore Financial Management Courses in the Catalog

ODU has a signed military pathway agreement for this program. This agreement may grant academic credit to U.S. military service members and veterans for their experience and training.

Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Minimum

30 Credit Hours

Total

120 Credit Hours

To earn a bachelor's degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. Our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration requires 120 total credit hours.

Talk with our enrollment team to determine if you have credits that will transfer.

Explore Financial Management Courses in the Catalog

ODU has a signed military pathway agreement for this program. This agreement may grant academic credit to U.S. military service members and veterans for their experience and training.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents

$408 per credit hour*

Out-of-State Students

$439 per credit hour

Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

These tuition rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change.

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* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

The newest class of graduates through ODUGlobal celebrated commencement in May 2024.

Scholarship & Aid

Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are.

Learn more about our scholarships

Careers in Finance

In 2019, the most common job titles reported by our BSBA finance major alumni were:

Accountant
Financial Analyst
President
Customer Service Representative
Staff Accountant
Sales Manager

Financial Quantitative Analysts

Growth

6.2%

Median Salary

$78,310

Financial and Investment Analysts

Growth

9.5%

Median Salary

$99,010

Budget Analysts

Growth

3.9%

Median Salary

$84,940

Personal Financial Advisors

Growth

17.1%

Median Salary

$99,580

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

Growth

6.6%

Median Salary

$76,900

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Business Enrollment Team

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.

Tracy Munoz

Enrollment Coordinator

1-800-968-2638

businessonline@odu.edu

Laura Stevens

Enrollment Coordinator

1-800-968-2638

businessonline@odu.edu

Ready to Apply?

This bachelor's program is available entirely online. If you’ve never taken college classes before, you'll apply to ODU as a freshman. We have enrollment coordinators to help you through the admissions process.

You will need to be accepted to ODU as a degree-seeking undergraduate student and apply to the BSBA program in the Strome College of Business.

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