Associate to Bachelors in Finance

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Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

    Can be done in 6 months

  • Total Courses

    14-18

  • Total Credit Hours

    84-140

Ohio City University's Finance program offers students a well-rounded education that combines academic rigor with practical experience. Our dedicated faculty members create a supportive learning environment, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in the financial industry.

Core Business Foundation:

The program typically begins with a solid foundation in core business disciplines, such as accounting, marketing, finance, management, and organizational behavior. This equips students with a well-rounded understanding of how businesses operate.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING:

Beyond the classroom, the College of Business places a strong emphasis on professional development and networking. Our students have access to a wide range of opportunities, including career fairs, industry conferences, and guest speaker events.

GLOBAL BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT:

The College of Business is committed to preparing students for success in a globalized business environment. Our programs offer unique opportunities for international engagement, including study abroad programs, global business competitions, and collaborations with multinational corporations.

Introduction To Business (BA-031)

Introduction to Business provides an overview of business principles and practices. Students study business operations, management, and the fundamentals of the business world, preparing them for careers in business and entrepreneurship.

Marketing Essentials (BA-064)

This course covers the essentials of marketing. Students learn about marketing strategies, consumer behavior, and marketing concepts, preparing them for careers in marketing and advertising.

Business Communication (BA-226)

Focuses on effective business communication. Students learn about professional communication, writing, and presentation skills essential for success in the business world and effective communication in professional contexts.

Fundamentals Of Accounting (BA-375)

Fundamentals of Accounting introduces students to basic accounting principles and practices. Topics include financial reporting, recording transactions, and interpreting financial data, providing a foundational understanding of accounting.

Introduction To Finance (BA-608)

Provides an introduction to finance principles. Students learn about financial management, investment strategies, and financial decision-making in business, equipping them with the knowledge necessary for effective financial management.

Management & Administration (BA-686)

Covers management and administration principles in business. Students explore organizational management, leadership, and business administration practices, preparing them for leadership roles in business organizations.

E-Business (BA-707)

Examines the principles and practices of e-business. Students learn about e-commerce, online marketing, and the impact of technology on business operations, equipping them for roles in e-business and digital entrepreneurship.

Human Resources (BA-785

Focuses on human resources management in the business world. Students study HR principles, staffing, performance management, and employment law, providing them with the skills to manage human resources effectively in business organizations.

International Finance (FIN-174)

International Finance covers the principles of international financial markets and institutions. Students will examine topics like exchange rates, foreign investments, and global financial management.

Introduction To Financial Accounting (FIN-242)

Principles of Taxation explores the fundamentals of taxation, including tax planning, compliance, and ethical considerations. Students will gain insights into tax regulations and the impact of taxes on businesses and individuals, preparing them for roles in tax advisory and financial planning.

Principles Of Finance (RMT-294)

Study the principles of finance, focusing on financial principles, financial management, and the role of finance in business operations. Analyze financial analysis, financial decision-making, and financial planning.

Entrepreneurial Finance (FIN-323

Entrepreneurial Finance delves into financial management within entrepreneurial ventures. Students will learn to make financial decisions to support the growth of startups and small businesses. Topics include startup funding, cash flow management, and financial risk assessment, providing the skills necessary for entrepreneurial success.

Investments (FIN-513)

Investments provides insights into investment strategies and portfolio management. Students will explore asset allocation, risk assessment, and investment analysis, enabling them to make informed investment decisions and manage investment portfolios effectively.

Introduction Financial Markets (FIN-801)

Introduction to Financial Markets explores the functioning of financial markets and the role of financial instruments in modern finance.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

Item Cost
Estimated Fee $18,480
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $18,480
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At University Of North Carolina, we stand firmly behind the intersection of affordability and opportunity. Our unwavering dedication to accessible education means that exceptional learning experiences need not be accompanied by exorbitant costs. We swing wide open the doors to knowledge, presenting students with the opportunity to flourish, unburdened by the weight of excessive tuition fees, and empowering them for a brighter, more promising future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84-140

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14-18

Introduction To Business (BA-031)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Business Environment
     Competing In Global Markets
     Demonstrating Ethical Behavior And Social Responsibility
     Entrepreneurship And Starting A Small Business
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Business Management
     Adapting Organizations To Today’S Markets
     Producing Worldclass Goods And Services
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Employee Behavior And Motivation
     Leadership And Decision Making
     Human Resource Management And Labor Relations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Marketing: Building Customer Relationships
     Pricing, Distributing, And Promoting Products
     Information Technology For Business
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Financial Information And Accounting
     Money And Banking
     Financial Management

Marketing Essentials (BA-064)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Defining Marketing For The 21st Century
     Developing Successful Marketing And Organizational Strategies
     Scanning The Marketing Environment
     Ethical And Social Responsibility In Marketing
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Consumer Behavior
     Understanding Organizations As Customers
     Understanding And Reaching Global Consumers And Markets   
     Marketing Research: From Customer Insights To Actions
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Market Segmentation, Targeting, And Positioning
     Developing New Products And Services
     Managing Successful Products And Brands
     Services Marketing
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing Marketing Channels And Wholesaling
     Retailing
     Integrated Marketing Communications And Direct Marketing
     Advertising And Public Relations
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sales Promotion, Personal Selling And Sales Management
     Developing Pricing Strategies And Programs
     The Strategic Marketing Process

Business Communication (BA-226)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Business Communication In Today’S Workplace
     Mastering Team Skills And Interpersonal Communication
     Planning Business Messages
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Writing Business Messages
     Completing Business Messages
     Crafting Messages For Electronic Media
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Writing Routine And Positive Messages
     Writing Negative Messages
     Writing Persuasive Messages
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Writing And Completing Reports And Proposals
     Preparing And Delivering Presentations
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Building Careers And Writing Résumés
     Applying And Interviewing For Employment
     The Importance Of Effective Communication In The Workplace

Fundamentals Of Accounting (BA-375)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Accounting Matters
     The Building Blocks Of Accounting
     Financial Statements
     Double Entry System
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Business Transaction Analysis
     The Trial Balance
     Cash Flows And The Timing Of Transactions
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adjusting Entries
     Completing The Accounting Cycle
     Financial Reporting And Analysis
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Evaluation Of Profitability
     Inventories 
     Accounting For Common Stock Issues
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Dividends
     Long Term Assets
     Cash, Receivables And Reconciliation

Introduction To Finance (BA-608)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Finance
     The Role Of Financial Markets Financial Intermediaries
     Time Value Of Money
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Annuities
     Risk And Return
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Analysis Of Financial Statements
     Financial Ratios
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Interest Rates And Bond Valuation
     Stock Valuation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Capital Budgeting Cash Flows
     Capital Budgeting Techniques

Management & Administration (BA-686)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Management And Its Evolution
     Managing In A Global Environment
     Managing Social Responsibility And Ethics
     Managing Employee Diversity
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing Organizational Culture And Change
     Entrepreneurship
     Strategic Management
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing The Planning Process
     Decision Making
     Managing The Structure And Design Of Organizations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Resource Management
     Leading And Motivating Others
     Managing Communication
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing Teams
     Operations Management
     Managing Information Systems

E-Business (BA-707)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The World Of E-Business
     E Business Strategy
     Spotting E Business Trends
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     E Business Relationships
     E-Business Technological Infrastructure
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Wireless Technologies For E Business
     Enterprise E-Business Systems
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Electronic Commerce Systems
     Demystifying E-Procurement: Buy-Side, Sell-Side, Netmarkets, And Trading Exchanges 
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     E-Business Network And Web Site Security
     E-Business Web Site Management

Human Resources (BA-785

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategic Human Resource Management: An Overview
     Equal Employment Opportunity And Human Resources Management
     Job Analysis And Design
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategic Planning And Hr Planning
     Recruiting Employees
     Selection And Placement
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Training And Development
     Performance Management And Appraisal
     The Organizational Reward System
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Base Wage And Salary Systems
     Incentive Pay Systems
     Managing Employee Benefits
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     A Safe And Healthy Work Environment
     Union/Management Relations
     Managing Human Resources Globally

International Finance (FIN-174)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Financial Goals And Corporate Governance
     The International Monetary System
     The Balance Of Payments
     International Parity Conditions
     Foreign Exchange Rate Determination
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Foreign Exchange Market
     Foreign Currency Derivatives
     Transaction Exposure
     Operating Exposure
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Translation Exposure
     Global Cost And Availability Of Capital
     Sourcing Equity Globally
     Financial Structure International Debt
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Interest Rate Currency Swaps
     International Portfolio Theory Diversification
     Foreign Direct Investment Theory Strategy
     Political Risk Assessment And Management
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Multinational Capital Budgeting
     International Trade Finance
     Multinational Tax Management
     Working Capital Management In The Mne

Introduction To Financial Accounting (FIN-242)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Accounting: The Language Of Business
     Measuring Income To Assess Performance
     Recording Transactions
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Accrual Accounting And Financial Statements
     Statement Of Cash Flows
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Accounting For Sales
     Inventories And Cost Of Goods Sold
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Long-Lived Assets And Depreciation
     Liabilities And Interest
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Stockholders Equity
     Intercorporate Investments And Consolidations
     Financial Statement Analysis

Principles Of Finance (RMT-294)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Financial Environment: Firms, Investors And Markets
     Financial Institutions And Markets
     Corporate Securities: Bonds And Stocks
     Interest Rate Fundamentals
     Time Value Of Money
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Risk And Return
     Valuation
     Financial Statements And Analysis
     The Firm And Its Financial Environment
     Capital Budgeting: Cash Flow Principles
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Capital Budgeting Techniques: Certainty And Risk
     Cost Of Capital
     Capital Structure And Dividends
     Financial Planning
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Short-Term Financial Management
     Investment Information And Transactions
     How External Forces Affect Firm'S Value
     Investing In Stocks
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Investing In Bond
     Mutual Funds And Asset Allocation
     Investment Information And Transactions
     Corporate Control And Governance

Entrepreneurial Finance (FIN-323

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Financial And Economic Concepts
     Financial Management And Planning
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Financial Statements
     Analysis Of Financial Statements
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Profit, Profitability, And Break-Even Analysis
     Forecasting And Pro Forma Financial Statements
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Working Capital Management
     Time Value Of Money Part I: Future And Present Value Of Lump Sums
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Time Value Of Money Part Ii: Annuities
     Capital Budgeting
     Personal Finance

Investments (FIN-513)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction
     Buying And Selling Securities
     Security Markets
     Efficient Markets, Investment Value, And Market Price
     Taxes
     Inflation
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Portfolio Selection Problem
     Portfolio Analysis
     Risk Free Lending And Borrowing
     The Capital Asset Pricing Model
     Factor Models
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Arbitrage Pricing Theory
     Characteristics Of Common Stocks
     Financial Analysis Of Common Stocks
     Dividend Discount Models
     Dividends And Earnings
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Investment Management
     Portfolio Performance Evaluation
     Types Of Fixed-Income Securities
     Fundamentals Of Bond Valuation
     Bond Analysis
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Bond Portfolio Management
     Investment Companies
     Options
     Futures
     International Investing

Introduction Financial Markets (FIN-801)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Why Study Financial Markets And Institutions?
     Overview Of The Financial System
     What Do Interest Rates Mean And What Is Their Role In Valuation?
     Why Do Interest Rates Change?
     How Do Risk And Term Structure Affect Interest Rates?
     Are Financial Markets Efficient?
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Structure Of Central Banks And The Federal Reserve System
     Conduct Of Monetary Policy: Tools, Goals, And Targets
     The Money Markets
     The Bond Market
     The Stock Market
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Mortgage Markets
     The Foreign Exchange Market
     The International Financial System
     Why Do Financial Institutions Exist?
     What Should Be Done About Conflicts Of Interest In The Financial Industry?
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Banking And The Management Of Financial Institutions
     Commercial Banking Industry: Structure And Competition
     Savings Associations And Credit Unions
     Banking Regulation
     The Mutual Fund Industry
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Insurance Companies And Pension Funds
     Investment Banks, Security Brokers And Dealers, And Venture Capital Firms
     Risk Management In Financial Institutions
     Hedging With Financial Derivatives
     Finance Companies
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