Studying Finance at Regis

Regis University’s Bachelor of Science in Finance degree provides students a comprehensive understanding of financial management including the most current trends, techniques and practices of modern corporate finance.
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B.S. Finance

Degree Overview

Available online and on-campus, the B.S. in Finance degree places a strong emphasis on the global economy and is designed to prepare students for positions within banks, investment companies, government agencies, consulting firms, insurance firms and large and small corporations. This degree will enhance your fundamental finance skills to further your career and provide additional preparation for specialty certificates, such as the Series 7.

The program curriculum examines effective financial management including financial analysis, forecasting and planning, money and banking and managing technologies for business strategies.

As a graduate of Regis University's College for Professionals (CPS) Finance program, you will be prepared to work with diverse management groups, marketing professionals, accountants and others who depend on finance professionals to achieve their economic goals with well-reasoned ethical decisions. Additionally, CPS graduates who intend to sit for their CPA are offered privileged access to Becker™ CPA Exam Review courses through a $400 partner discount.

A Faster Path to Success Through Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees

Students have the opportunity to work on a B.S. in Finance degree in tandem with one of the School of Management's graduate degree programs. Learn how you can complete both degree programs at a faster pace and a more affordable cost.

Total Degree Requirements
Bachelor's degree: 128 credit hours
Combined Bachelor's and Master's degrees: 152 credit hours (158 credit hours for the combined B.S. and MBA degree)
Core studies requirements: 45 credit hours
Foundational courses: 30 credit hours
Upper division requirements: 30 credit hours
Minor (optional): 0 or 12 credit hours
General electives:

  • If a minor is not selected: 23 credit hours
  • If a minor is selected: 11 credit hours

Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

This degree program requires 128.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

CPS: Undergraduate Core

Advncd Oral/Written

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COM 406, COM 437, EN 325, EN 482, EN 475 (3SH)

English Composition

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EN 203 (3SH)

Global Issues

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Global Issues (6SH)

HU 366 - Leading Lives That Matter

Provides an opportunity to explore the question, "How ought we to live?" in light of educational and professional goals within the context of the Jesuit tradition.

Literature/Hum

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Literature/Humanities (3SH)

Mathematics

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MT 201, MT 204, MT 270 (3SH)

Natural Science

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Natural Science (3SH)

Oral Communication

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COM 210 or COM 211 (3SH)

Philosophy

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All PL courses (6SH)

Religious Studies

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all RC and RS courses (6SH)

Social Science

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Social Science (6SH)

Finance Major Foundational

AC 320A - Principles of Accounting I

Introduces basic accounting principles and procedures for sole proprietorship, partnerships and corporations.

AC 320B - Principles of Accounting II

A continuation of AC 320A.

Pre-requisite: AC*320A

BA 300 - Business Systms in a Sustainable Society

Applies individual skills in a systems approach to business, probes individual and organizational functional dependencies, and responsibility to internal and external stakeholders in the context of social responsibility, sustainable growth, and the Jesuit world view questioning 'How ought we to live?'

BA 335/EC 335

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(3SH)
Global Business Issues

BA 366 - Management Essentials

Examines managerial principles, theory, practices, and problems applicable to a variety of modern organizational settings and conditions. Explores specific techniques, trends, and skills related to each of the managerial functions and leadership.

BA 381 - Legal Environment of Business

Explores contemporary legal environments of business focusing on forms of business, regulatory agencies and issues, antitrust law, sales, negotiable instruments, agency, environmental law, and selected employment law and international business topics. Includes fundamentals of tort law, with specific emphasis on negligence and product liability.

EC 320 - Principles of Macroeconomics

Introduces macroeconomics, emphasizing the forces that determine the level of national product and national income, and the fiscal and monetary policies that are designed to influence their level. Explores the areas of public finance, money and the banking system, economic growth and international trade.

Cross listing(s): EC 320C.

EC 330 - Principles of Microeconomics

Studies microeconomics, supply and demand. Examines the causes of different market structures, their influence on market conduct and performance, and issues of public policy towards a variety of different kinds of market behavior.

MKT 325 - Marketing Principles

Focuses on the development of product price, place and promotion tactics in a marketing plan. The plan is based on a well-defined target market, sound situational analysis and clear definition of objectives, goals and strategies.

MT 270 - Introduction to Statistics

Presents standard topics in introductory statistics for students whose major is not mathematics. Topics include descriptive statistic, probability distributions, estimations, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation and other topics.

Cross listing(s): BA CITI MT 270C.

Finance Upper Division Major

BA 493A - Business Research

Applies business theory and research methodology to develop the proposal for Senior Capstone--BA 493B. Focuses on problem definition, research design, data acquisition, and analysis.

Pre-requisite: TAKE BA*300 AND MT*270;

BA 493B - Senior Capstone

Provides culminating experience of the major, focusing on integrating theory with application and implementation of research to a complex business problem, need, or opportunity.

Pre-requisite: BA*493A

BA 495E - Ethical Decision Making in Business

Focuses on ethical problems that arise in the business setting. Emphasizes the individual decision maker in the entry-level position, as opposed to the managerial level. Studies the various philosophical and social/psychological decision systems which can be used to resolve ethical problems. Includes case studies, role playing and guest speakers from the business community.

Cross listing(s): AC 495E EC 495E.

CIS 480/BA 479

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(3SH)
Managing Technology for Business Stategies

FIN 400 - Business Finance

Introduces major topics in managerial finance essential for understanding how financial managers acquire and manage a firm's assets and how they finance these assets through debt and equity sources.

Pre-requisite: AC*320B AC*325

FIN 420 - Advanced Corporate Finance

Comprehensive study of how corporations make investment decisions, raise capital to finance their investments and manage their financial affairs to create shareholder value. Topics include capital budgeting and the cost of capital, dividend policy, capital structure and financial distress. Emphasizes developing analytical tools and problem solving.

Pre-requisite: FIN*400

FIN 433 - Money and Banking

Studies the nature and functions of money and credit, including an understanding of the variety and growth of banking functions and the influence on banks of Federal Reserve operations. Examines the relationships among money, interest rates, business investment needs, government borrowing and the gross national product.

Pre-requisite: TAKE EC*320 AND EC*330

FIN 435 - Fundamentals of Investments

Studies the relationship between risk and return in the management of investment portfolios, including the analysis of stocks, bonds and other securities.

Pre-requisite: TAKE FIN*400;

FIN 440 - Financial Analysis, Forecasting & Plan

Examines the financial decision-making process with an emphasis on analysis, forecasting and budgeting techniques for both short-term and long-term resources.

Pre-requisite: FIN*420

FIN 450 - Sources of Capital, Capital Markets

Reviews cost of capital with an emphasis on risk analysis and management. Examines Sources of capital, including money markets and capital markets, lease financing, venture capital, and foreign markets.

Pre-requisite: FIN*420

Course Descriptions

Listed below are the available courses offered at Regis University within this respective degree program. The courses below include the degree program requirements as well as courses. Please contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

AC 320A Principles of Accounting I (3.00)

Introduces basic accounting principles and procedures for sole proprietorship, partnerships and corporations.

AC 320B Principles of Accounting II (3.00)

A continuation of AC 320A.

Pre-requisite: AC*320A

BA 300 Business Systms in a Sustainable Society (3.00)

Applies individual skills in a systems approach to business, probes individual and organizational functional dependencies, and responsibility to internal and external stakeholders in the context of social responsibility, sustainable growth, and the Jesuit world view questioning 'How ought we to live?'

BA 335 Global Business Issues (3.00)

Assesses global impacts from historical, cultural, social, economic, government, and business perspectives. Analyzes how changes affect decision-making, ethical and justice concerns.

Cross listing(s): EC 335.

BA 366 Management Essentials (3.00)

Examines managerial principles, theory, practices, and problems applicable to a variety of modern organizational settings and conditions. Explores specific techniques, trends, and skills related to each of the managerial functions and leadership.

BA 381 Legal Environment of Business (3.00)

Explores contemporary legal environments of business focusing on forms of business, regulatory agencies and issues, antitrust law, sales, negotiable instruments, agency, environmental law, and selected employment law and international business topics. Includes fundamentals of tort law, with specific emphasis on negligence and product liability.

BA 479 Managing Tech for Business Strategies (3.00)

Provides executive perspective on management information systems, systems analysis and database management. Develops an understanding of strategic issues underlying information systems, technical issues in developing systems, strategic issues related to critical business success factors. Includes information's role in competition, industry leadership, and business planning. Covers alternative development methods and addresses issues of databases, projected management, and functional management. NOTE: Not for CIS majors.

Cross listing(s): CS 480 MCMT 480 CIS 480 BA 479.

BA 493A Business Research (3.00)

Applies business theory and research methodology to develop the proposal for Senior Capstone--BA 493B. Focuses on problem definition, research design, data acquisition, and analysis.

Pre-requisite: TAKE BA*300 AND MT*270;

BA 493B Senior Capstone (3.00 - 6.00)

Provides culminating experience of the major, focusing on integrating theory with application and implementation of research to a complex business problem, need, or opportunity.

Pre-requisite: BA*493A

BA 495E Ethical Decision Making in Business (3.00)

Focuses on ethical problems that arise in the business setting. Emphasizes the individual decision maker in the entry-level position, as opposed to the managerial level. Studies the various philosophical and social/psychological decision systems which can be used to resolve ethical problems. Includes case studies, role playing and guest speakers from the business community.

Cross listing(s): AC 495E EC 495E.

EC 320 Principles of Macroeconomics (3.00)

Introduces macroeconomics, emphasizing the forces that determine the level of national product and national income, and the fiscal and monetary policies that are designed to influence their level. Explores the areas of public finance, money and the banking system, economic growth and international trade.

Cross listing(s): EC 320C.

EC 330 Principles of Microeconomics (3.00)

Studies microeconomics, supply and demand. Examines the causes of different market structures, their influence on market conduct and performance, and issues of public policy towards a variety of different kinds of market behavior.

FIN 400 Business Finance (3.00)

Introduces major topics in managerial finance essential for understanding how financial managers acquire and manage a firm's assets and how they finance these assets through debt and equity sources.

Pre-requisite: AC*320B AC*325

FIN 420 Advanced Corporate Finance (3.00)

Comprehensive study of how corporations make investment decisions, raise capital to finance their investments and manage their financial affairs to create shareholder value. Topics include capital budgeting and the cost of capital, dividend policy, capital structure and financial distress. Emphasizes developing analytical tools and problem solving.

Pre-requisite: FIN*400

FIN 433 Money and Banking (3.00)

Studies the nature and functions of money and credit, including an understanding of the variety and growth of banking functions and the influence on banks of Federal Reserve operations. Examines the relationships among money, interest rates, business investment needs, government borrowing and the gross national product.

Pre-requisite: TAKE EC*320 AND EC*330

FIN 435 Fundamentals of Investments (3.00)

Studies the relationship between risk and return in the management of investment portfolios, including the analysis of stocks, bonds and other securities.

Pre-requisite: TAKE FIN*400;

FIN 440 Financial Analysis, Forecasting & Plan (3.00)

Examines the financial decision-making process with an emphasis on analysis, forecasting and budgeting techniques for both short-term and long-term resources.

Pre-requisite: FIN*420

FIN 450 Sources of Capital, Capital Markets (3.00)

Reviews cost of capital with an emphasis on risk analysis and management. Examines Sources of capital, including money markets and capital markets, lease financing, venture capital, and foreign markets.

Pre-requisite: FIN*420

MKT 325 Marketing Principles (3.00)

Focuses on the development of product price, place and promotion tactics in a marketing plan. The plan is based on a well-defined target market, sound situational analysis and clear definition of objectives, goals and strategies.

MT 270 Introduction to Statistics (3.00)

Presents standard topics in introductory statistics for students whose major is not mathematics. Topics include descriptive statistic, probability distributions, estimations, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation and other topics.

Cross listing(s): BA CITI MT 270C.

How to Apply

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Students with prior college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates or several years of work experience may be able to translate this experience directly into college credit.

Your enrollment counselor will help evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance, recommend courses and help you get started with the application process.

At a minimum, applicants seeking a bachelor’s degree from the College for Professional Studies must either:

  • Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and a minimum of 30 semester hours of transferrable course credit from a regionally accredited college or university, OR
  • Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and three years of documented, post-high school work experience. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Assistant Dean. Download guidelines for work experience admission appeal.

Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed. Apply a minimum of 14 days before the start of classes to ensure optimal course selection.

Materials Needed for Application and Admission

  • Application: Completed online undergraduate application form
  • Application fee: $50.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students)
  • Writing skills placement essay: All new, degree-seeking students must submit a writing sample with the application for admission, even if English credits are being transferred toward your degree. Select one of the essay topics to demonstrate your abilities. Download a copy of the essay guidelines and essay evaluation criteria . (The writing skills placement essay is not required for non-degree seeking students.)
  • Submit official transcripts within 30 days of the date of application. If official transcripts are not received within 30 days you will be unable to register for future courses until the transcripts are received.

    Transcript request forms  are included with your application materials. Official transcripts must be sent directly from your previously attended schools to the CPS Admission Office.

    Transfer credit cannot be evaluated or awarded until all official transcripts are received.

  • Work experience: If you have at least 30 credit hours of college coursework, work experience is optional. If you have less than 30 credit hours to transfer toward your degree, you must document that you have at least three years of work experience after high school, or a combination of work experience and previous college credit equivalent to three years. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Dean. Download the guidelines for work experience admission appeal.
  • Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.

Tuition

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Institution Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Colorado Christian University $14,210 - $56,056 30 - 128 $427 $1,400
Colorado State University $17,032 - $48,393 30 - 120 $348 $6,579
Colorado Technical University $13,035 - $52,424 30 - 121 $433 $50
Metro State College of Denver $10,721 -$30,584 30 - 120 $221 $4,100
Naropa $29,640 -$110,640 30 - 120 $900 $2,640
Regis University $12,350 -$52,530 30 - 128 $410 $50
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs $10,099 - $40,394 30-120 $297 $1,189 - $4,754
University of Colorado at Denver $10,964 - $45,083 30 - 120 $336 $884 - $4,763
University of Denver/The Women's College and University College $21,180 - $86,554 30 - 123 $697 $270 - $822

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs
 Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Institution Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Argosy University $16,425 - $65,025 30 - 120 $540 $225
Capella University $13,931 - $56,035 30 - 121 $463 $50
DeVry University $16,260 - $75,420 30 - 139 $540 $60 - $360
Drexel University $29,625 - $122,379 30 - 124 $970 $520 - $2,080
Jones International University $16,000 - $63,700 30 - 120 $530 $100
Kaplan University $17,457 - $67,846 30 - 121 $554 $845
Regis University $13,850 - $58,930 30 - 128 $460 $50
University of Phoenix $18,050 - $72,200 30 - 120 $570 $950 - $3,800

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