# Online Bachelor's in Finance Technology Degree

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## Bachelor of Science in Finance and Technology

Enhance financial analysis and planning with financial technology. Learn to apply your financial skills for accounting, investment portfolio management, retirement and benefits planning, risk management and insurance. Take your financial degree to the next level so you can meet the demands of modern business.

## Explore financial technology

- Discover the technology used to deliver banking, investment, payment, insurance, and other services in the financial sector.
- Gain insight into decentralized finance (DeFi) including blockchain technology, secure distributed ledgers, smart contracts, cryptocurrency, and decentralized exchanges (DEX).
- Evaluate tools used to maintain the security of personal data and financial transactions.  

Ignite Your Passion

Start when you're ready

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Courses

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## Browse courses for your Bachelor of Science in Finance and Technology

Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.

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### Core Courses

### General Education Courses

### Electives

## Requirements: 120 credits

You’ll need 120 credits to complete this bachelor’s degree in finance and technology. Your course schedule may vary based on an evaluation of previous experience, training or transferable credits. 

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## Schedule

Your academic counselor will help you schedule your courses for the online Bachelor of Science in Finance and Technology. 

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## Program Purpose Statement

The Bachelor of Science in Finance and Technology degree program provides a general foundation for students in financial planning and analysis, as well as a variety of financial tools and technology across the financial services industry. This program is not designed to, and does not lead to, any certification or licensure including licensure as an investment advisor or certification as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

## Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.

Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.

We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

[Learn about skills](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html)
Tuition

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## Paying for school

Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.

[Learn about cost of attendance](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#bachelor-non-cbe)
### Undergrad cost per course

$1,364 / course

Cost breakdown
Cost per credit 

Credits per course

Resource fee

**$398**

x3

+ $170

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Estimated cost per course

$1,364

**What affects the overall cost of my program?**

Your full program cost can vary by: 

- **Savings opportunities.** Your cost could be reduced with eligible transfer credits, scholarships, employer discounts and more. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11K and 1 year off their undergraduate degree at University of Phoenix.

With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.

**Discover ways to save time and money on your degree with our Savings Explorer® tool:**

[Go to Savings Explorer®](https://www.phoenix.edu/cost-savings)[Explore scholarships](/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships.html)
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[Learn about cost of attendance](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#bachelor-non-cbe)
## Save money and time with transfer credits

Your prior eligible college credits could lower your cost and help you graduate sooner.

Click to calculate your potential savings

$6,820&25 weeks[[1]](#transfer-credits-first-superscript)
Select your transfer credits

15 credits[[2]](#transfer-credits-second-superscript)30 credits[[2]](#transfer-credits-second-superscript)45 credits[[2]](#transfer-credits-second-superscript)60 credits[[2]](#transfer-credits-second-superscript)
If15of your prior college credits are accepted toward your bachelor's degree, you may save$6,820and25 weeks.

### Get every eligible transfer credit you deserve

[How to transfer](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html)Schedule a call
As a transfer-friendly university, we’ll request transcripts for you, at no cost to you, when possible, and accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions.

[1] Money savings based on prevailing cost per undergraduate course at $1,364 ($398 cost per credit x 3 credits + $170 resource fee). Time savings based on a five-week course.

[2] The average number of applied transfer credits for undergraduate business degrees is 40.7. Credits may not always apply to specific courses or institutional policy may limit the number of credits that can be applied.

### Other ways to save on time and tuition

Because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education, we work hard to help our students achieve one. Here’s a few ways you can save time, save money and avoid starting from scratch. 

#### Transfer credits

Your prior eligible college credits can lower your cost and help you graduate sooner. As a transfer-friendly university, we accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions. 

[Transfer your credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html)
#### Employer tuition benefits

Are you employed? Check to see if your employer has an alliance agreement with us for education benefits. This can help you save money while gaining skills that could apply to your job.  

[Check employer benefits](/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html)
#### Credit for life experience

We look at all your relevant experience, from parenting to past jobs, to help you get the college credits you deserve. For every 3 credits earned, shave 5 weeks off your degree.

[Earn college credit](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment.html)
#### Alumni savings

Are you a Phoenix alum? If so, you’re eligible for special tuition rates and can save up to $2,880 on a bachelor’s degree. You can also save with an alumni scholarship. 

[Save with exclusive rates](/tuition-financial-aid/alumni-offer.html)
#### Military savings

If you’re an active-duty service member in the U.S. Armed Forces or an eligible spouse or dependent, you may be eligible for a lower, military tuition rate and can save on tuition.  

[Get military savings](/military.html)
#### National testing providers

Do you have expertise in a specific subject? Earn college credit based on your performance on national, standardized tests to save time and money on tuition. 

[Take tests for credit](/tuition-financial-aid/prior-learning-assessment/national-testing-programs.html)
#### We can help you get started

Chat with an experienced advisor who can guide you through tuition, financial aid, scholarships, transfer credits and more.

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Budget & borrow

## How to pay for college

Paying for school can be intimidating, but we’re here to help you make sense of it. Our finance advisors can walk you through your options like federal financial aid and savings opportunities to minimize your debt. Plus, we can help you figure out your financial plan.

[Explore federal financial aid](/tuition-financial-aid/federal-financial-aid.html)
Careers & Outcomes

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## What can you do with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Technology?

**A BSFIN can help prepare you to be a:**

- [Financial Analyst](/career-guides/business/financial-analyst.html)
- Financial Manager
- Investment Analyst
- Portfolio Manager
- [Financial Advisor](/career-guides/business/financial-advisor.html)
- Financial Planner

## Ready to get started?

Start your application for free or request additional information.

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## What you’ll learn

When you earn your online online Bachelor of Science in Finance and Technology, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:

- Assess financial strategies and practices used to manage financial instruments, portfolios, and capital flows. 
- Evaluate aspects of financial planning used to grow, manage, and protect wealth. 
- Analyze financial data used in financial accounting, planning, management, and decision making. 
- Appraise the use of financial tools and technology used to deliver financial services, analyze data, promote competitive advantage, and improve performance.

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Admissions

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## Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.

Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.

- No cost to request prior transcripts 
- No GMAT 
- No essay required
[Explore admission requirements](/admissions.html)×  

How to enroll at University of Phoenix

## Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1] Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)

**Call or chat with us 7 days a week.**

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## Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]

[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)

Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

**Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.**

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Student Experience

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## An education that fits your busy life

### Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

[Learn about our flexibility](/life-as-a-phoenix/time-management.html)
### Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

[Read about online classes](/student-resources/going-to-class.html)
### Around-the-clock support and resources

You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week. 

[See student resources](/student-resources.html)
### Computer requirements for courses

Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment. 

[More on technology recommendations](/student-resources/computer-requirements.html)
Faculty Spotlight

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## Professionals dedicated to you

Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of ((edu.facultyExperience)) years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.

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I’m dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to pursue their career goals.

**Kathryn Uhles**Dean, College of Business and IT, University of Phoenix

Accreditation

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## Accredited for 45+ years

Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC),[hlcommission.org](https://www.hlcommission.org/). Learn more about the value of University of Phoenix accreditation and how it benefits our students.

[Learn more](/about/accreditation.html)
## Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor of Science in Finance and Technology

### What are finance and technology?

Finance and technology are two fields that have become intertwined.

**Finance**deals with the management of money and assets including banking, investing in financial markets, budgeting and risk management.

**Technology in Finance**plays a role in payment systems, algorithm-based investment platforms, and platforms that streamline insurance processes, and help institutions in the financial sector comply with regulations more effectively and efficiently.

Your bachelor’s degree in finance and technology will explore both finance and tech areas and how they apply to modern finance.

### What career opportunities are available with a degree in Finance and Technology?

About 27,400 openings for financial analysts are projected each year, on average, between 2022-2032. Career opportunities include roles like financial analysts and investment analysts, financial and portfolio managers and financial advisors.

### Is this program more focused on finance or technology?

The unique aspect of this fintech degree is that it balances both foundational financial knowledge and learning of financial tech. The bachelor’s degree in finance and technology provides the core knowledge that prepares you for the financial industry. The program also includes applications of financial markets industry technology, such as DeFi and data security technology, which help you prepare for current technical demands in the financial world.

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