Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and Finance
AIU Online developed the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance degree program to prepare students interested in pursuing such careers as Public Accountants, Internal Auditors, Controllers, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors and many others.
The AIU Online Bachelor's (BBA) in Accounting and Finance is designed to take advantage of a significant increase in the anticipated demand for qualified finance professionals in the next few years. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor expects growth rates of:
18.5% for Accountants & Auditors |
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14.6% for Budget Analysts |
This degree program is structured to provide a strong foundation for motivated professionals looking to advance in many interesting financial careers. Graduates will also have a strong foundation for continued studies, should they decide to advance into the AIU Online MBA program in the future.
Bachelor's (BSBA) - Finance
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Finance degree program prepares students with a fundamental knowledge of the language, concepts and strategies required for successful careers in finance. Students learn the functions and roles played by financial markets and institutions and how the flow of funds through various economic systems affects both the personal and business sectors.
Courses are taught via Colorado Tech Online's revolutionary CLIMB™ Learning System and include:
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Financial Accounting |
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Money and Capital Markets |
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Investments |
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Risk Management |
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Corporate Finance |
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International Finance |
Students also earn six Professional Certificates as they work towards the completion of the BSBA in Finance.
This degree program can be completed in 15 months.** Students with an Associate degree or military experience may be eligible for the Colorado Tech Online Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSACC)
In response to corporate and accounting scandals, the U.S. Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002, setting forth new standards for the way organizations govern themselves and disclose their auditing practices. This legislation is expected not only to have a dramatic impact on the way organizations operate but also the opportunities it creates for professionals who have up-to-date knowledge of current accounting standards and practices.
To meet the demand for accounting professionals with real-world skills, Colorado Tech Online developed a Bachelor of Science in Accounting that can be earned in just 15 months.** The program is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as General Accountants, Controllers, Budget Analysts, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors, and many other in-demand positions.
Students earn five Professional Certificates as they work towards the completion of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting. These résumé-enhancing certificates are built into the degree program without adding any classes or tuition cost.