BS in Finance
- West Liberty, USA
- Online USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in the Gary E. West College of Business with a specialization in Financial Planning prepares students for careers in the Financial Services industry. Career choices in finance including banking, investments and financial planning services.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in business and finance operations’ occupation is expected to grow at a 10% rate and account for nearly 775,00 new jobs before 2026. Our program is tailored to meet this increase in job growth and focuses on the demands and skills local employers require. In addition to our curriculum, our students have the opportunity to participate in an Investment Club that manages its own fund.
The specialization includes courses in Investment and Portfolio Analysis, Wealth Management, Taxation, Insurance, Retirement, and Estate Planning. The curriculum presents a combination of theory and applications designed to provide the student with the needed expertise to be successful in today’s financial environment and pursue a career in Financial Planning.
| Required Courses – Financial Planning Major | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| West Liberty University General Studies | 37 |
| Gary E. West College of Business Core | 45 |
| FIN 310 Investment and Portfolio Analysis I | 3 |
| FIN 311 Investment and Portfolio Analysis II | 3 |
| FIN 321 Introduction to Wealth Management | 3 |
| FIN 322 Insurance Planning | 3 |
| FIN 424 Retirement Planning | 3 |
| FIN 425 Estate Planning | 3 |
| ACC 425 Federal Taxation of Individuals | 3 |
| ACC 426 Federal Taxation for Business Entities | 3 |
| FIN 446 CAPSTONE: Personal Financial Planning | 3 |
| Business Minor Course | 11 |
| Total | 120 |
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