Finance, Associate of Science

Purpose

Program Purpose

The Associate of Science Degree in Finance will prepare students for entry level positions within the financial field in areas such as banking, investments, and real estate.  It will also serve as a pathway for students to pursue a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting and Finance, Business Management, and Business Analytics.  Additionally, Delaware high school students who complete the National Academy of Finance (NAF) program in their schools will receive college credit for their NAF experience that will be directly applied to their Associate Degree in Finance.

Program of Study

The program blends a wide variety of general education courses that would be applicable to any undergraduate degree within the University, a set of business courses appropriate to all business majors, and a foundation of finance courses that will prepare the graduate to excel in higher level finance courses at the bachelor's level.

Program Competencies

Graduating students will:

1. The student will demonstrate their oral and written communication skills, presenting financial data clearly and accurately in professional formats that meet industry standards, including the preparation and delivery of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
2. The student will describe leadership qualities through self-reflection, mentorship, and experiential learning, using these skills to influence and lead within professional financial environments, promoting ethical decision-making and personal growth.
3. The student will express analytical thinking and adaptability to solve complex financial problems, making informed decisions that align with financial theories, accounting standards, and real-world industry challenges.
4. The student will develop proficiency in research, data analysis, and digital tools, using these skills to analyze and communicate financial information effectively and ethically, while navigating an information-rich global economy.
5. The student will describe ethical principles with a global perspective, for decision-making processes in the accounting and finance professions, while fostering personal integrity and professional responsibility in a diverse and culturally dynamic business world.

Curriculum

Free Elective or FYE 101 (3 credits)

Free Elective

OR

FYE 101 First Year Experience Seminar

Finance Core (15 credits)

FIN 101 Financial Literacy

FIN 302 Financial Planning

FIN 305 Financial Management

FIN 306 Corporate Finance

ECO 321 Economics of Money and Banking

OR

ECO 102 Economics II

Business Core (12 credits)

BAC 101 Accounting I

BAC 102 Accounting II

BBM 201 Principles of Management

BBM 220 Foundations of Business Communication

General Education Core (30 credits)

CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

ECO 101 Economics I

ENG 121 English Composition I

ENG 122 English Composition II

ENG 131 Public Speaking

HIS 381 Contemporary Global Issues

MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics

PHI 100 Introduction to Critical Thinking

HUM Humanities Elective

SCI Any Natural Science Elective

This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.