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Finance
Bachelor of Science in Business

Discover the dynamic intersection of finance, markets and business strategy with our BS in Business, Finance degree. Develop cross-functional collaboration skills and help make business decisions at all levels. You’ll learn about accounting systems and strategies, and how to interpret and communicate financial data, all through an ethical framework. With topics in international finance, risk management and business law, our career-focused curriculum offers versatile skills for your finance-focused goals.

Aligned to industry standards

Our faculty 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.

No-cost general education courses

Take self-paced online courses from our affiliate, Sophia Learning, to help fulfill your gen ed requirements – it’s on us. Need credits for admission? Ask about our Sophia Admissions Pathway for your BS in Business, Finance program.

Expert support staff

Personalized support from day one – enrollment counselors guide you through your application, and financial aid advisors, academic coaches, faculty and career coaches are available for every step after.

Classes start August 4

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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