Associate of Science in Finance

Campus Locations Boston, Virtual
Also available 100% Online Yes
Other Format(s)
Credits Required for Graduation 87
Entry Terms Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter, Spring Quarter, Summer Quarter (excl F1 visa applicants)
Meets International Visa Requirements Yes

Overview

Add to your Financial Acumen


The challenging and fast-paced world of finance offers many career opportunities in the financial industry itself and within the finance departments of large companies. In response, we offer the Associate of Science in Finance degree program. Featuring courses in accounting, cost analysis, financial management, investment principles, and credit analysis, this flexible program provides you with a broad array of skills and knowledge that can be used to obtain an entry-level position in business or to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

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Core Curriculum

College of Professional Studies and Lowell Institute School students who complete an associate degree will fulfill many of the same core curriculum requirements of all CPS and LIS bachelor?s degree programs. Core courses allow students to gain insights into disciplines other than their field of study and develop expertise in written and oral communication and critical thinking. The associate degree core requirements include the following:

Written Communication (9 q.h.)

Complete the following three courses:

ENG 1004 College English 1 3 q.h.
ENG 1005 College English 2 3 q.h.
ENG 3006 College English Workshop 3 q.h.


Diversity (3 q.h.)

Complete one of the following courses:

CMN 2002 Intercultural Communication 3 q.h.
HST 2205 Coming to America: The American Immigrant Experience 3 q.h.
MGT 1503 Managing in a Diverse and Changing World* 3 q.h.
POL 2230 Civil Liberties 3 q.h.
SOC 1110 Diversity 3 q.h.
SOC 1635 Race and Ethnicity 3 q.h.
SOC 2440 Gender and Work Roles in Society 3 q.h.


Information Literacy (3 q.h.)

ITC Information Technology Elective 3 q.h.
Suggested courses:

 
ITC 1001 Introduction to PC Productivity Tools 3 q.h.
ITC 1002 Technology and Information Fluency 3 q.h.
ITC 1120 Website Design 3 q.h.
ITC 1235 Internet Essentials 3 q.h.
ITC 1255 Human-Computer Interaction 3 q.h.

Mathematics (6 q.h.)

Complete a minimum of six quarter hours from the following courses:

MTH 1001 College Algebra 1 3 q.h.
MTH 2002 College Algebra 2 3 q.h.
MTH 2512 Finite Mathematics 3 q.h.
MTH 2101 Precalculus 3 q.h.
MTH 3005 Calculus 1 4 q.h.
MTH 3010 Calculus 2 4 q.h.
MTH 3015 Calculus 3 4 q.h.
ECN 2001 Statistics 1 3 q.h.
ECN 2002 Statistics 2 3 q.h.


Total Core Curriculum: 21 q.h.


*Lowell Institute School degree requirements vary.
See curriculum pages for more information.

Curriculum

Associate Degree Core (21 q.h.)

We require all associate degree students to complete the required core curriculum, allowing you to gain insight into disciplines other than your field of study.

Foundation Courses (14 q.h.)


Choose one of the following courses:

PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology: Fundamental Issues 3 q.h.
SOC 1001
Sociology 1 3 q.h.

Choose one of the following courses:

ITC 1230 PC Database Software (formerly Advanced PC Software) 3 q.h.
ITC 2210
Programming Logic 3 q.h.

Complete all of the following courses:

ECN 1001
Principles of Macroeconomics 4 q.h.
ECN 1002
Principles of Microeconomics 4 q.h.

Major Courses (33 q.h.)

Complete eleven of the following courses:

ACC 1001
Financial Accounting 1 3 q.h.
ACC 2202
Financial Accounting 2 3 q.h.
ACC 1403
Managerial Accounting 3 q.h.
BLW 1001
Business Law 1 3 q.h.
HRM 2101
Organizational Behavior 3 q.h.
MGT 1001
 		Dynamics of Business 1 3 q.h.
MGT 1002
Dynamics of Business 2 3 q.h.
MKT 1001
Principles of Marketing 3 q.h.
OPM 1130
Basics of Supply Chain Management 3 q.h.
FIN 2801
Principles of Finance 3 q.h.
FIN 2802
Financial Management 3 q.h.
FIN 3210 Investment Principles 3 q.h.
FIN 2822
Credit Analysis and Working Capital Management 3 q.h.
ACC 2101
 		Strategic Cost and Analysis 1
 3 q.h.

Open Electives (19 q.h.)


Total Quarter Hours: 87

Admissions Requirements

Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.

  • Online application
  • Academic transcripts: submit one of the following
    • Official high school degree
    • Official GED
    • Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
  • Transfer credit documentation: should be submitted with your application material
    • Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
      • Official U.S. transcripts: if you applied previously earned credit toward your earned associate degree, you must request transcripts from each institution you attended.
      • Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
    • College-level examinations: official examination score(s)
    • Military evaluation
  • Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines

For general admissions information and recommended admissions deadlines, Undergraduate Admissions.

All requirements must be received prior to review.

Tuition

Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Graduate Tuition Rates for details.

Use our Tuition Calculator below to see if transfer credit or tuition reimbursement from your employer could reduce your total tuition.

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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.


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