Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online

What you'll study

The degree requires a total of 128 credit hours (based on track selection), comprising 56 university hours and 72 major hours. Students follow one of four tracks and encounter coursework across core business and finance topics. Example courses listed in the catalog include:

• Business Law and Ethics
• Foundations of Entrepreneurship
• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Analytics
• Management and Organizational Behavior

Experiential learning is emphasized: students can participate in a student-run investment fund (described as valued at almost $2 million and noted elsewhere as the Student Trading and Research Fund currently valued at $1.8 million), pursue internships, join student-run entrepreneurial businesses, attend career-focused short trips, and take part in simulations such as team-based business product-to-market projects. The Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and campus student organizations provide additional applied opportunities.

Entry requirements

The publicly available program page does not state specific admission criteria. Prospective students should consult the ACU course catalog or contact the department for details on admission standards and any online-specific requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a variety of finance-related roles. Positions highlighted by the program include:

• Financial manager
• Financial analyst
• Commercial banker
• Investment analyst
• Personal financial advisor
• Money manager
• Budget analyst

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page does not list specific scholarships for this major. Students should explore university-wide financial aid, department scholarships through the College of Business and Technology, internship funding, and opportunities connected to experiential programs (which can enhance employability and internship placement). Contact ACU financial aid and the Dukes School of Finance for current funding options.