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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

First Year Experience Seminar

Finance Core (15 credits)

Financial Literacy

Financial Planning

Financial Management

Corporate Finance

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Economics of Money and Banking

Economics II

Business Core (12 credits)

Accounting I

Accounting II

Principles of Management

Foundations of Business Communication

General Education Core (30 credits)

Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

Economics I

English Composition I

English Composition II

Public Speaking

Contemporary Global Issues

Introductory Survey of Mathematics

Introduction to Critical Thinking

Humanities Elective

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.