Bachelor's Degree — Accounting and Finance

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSACC)

In response to corporate and accounting scandals, the U.S. Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002, setting forth new standards for the way organizations govern themselves and disclose their auditing practices. This legislation is expected not only to have a dramatic impact on the way organizations operate but also the opportunities it creates for accounting professionals who have obtained up-to-date knowledge of these new standards and practices.

To meet the demand for professionals with the real-world skills to implement these new guidelines, Colorado Tech Online developed a Bachelor of Science in Accounting that can be earned in just 15 months**, enabling dedicated professionals to qualify for good jobs and help restore confidence in the Accounting profession.

The program is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as General Accountants, Controllers, Budget Analysts, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors, and many other in-demand positions.

Students can earn five CTU Academic Certificates as they work towards the completion of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting. These résumé-enhancing certificates are built into the degree program without adding any classes or tuition cost.

**The 2+2 program assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate's degree or the equivalent.

Bachelor of Business Administration
— Concentration in Accounting and Finance

AIU Online developed the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance degree program to prepare students interested in pursuing such careers as Public Accountants, Internal Auditors, Controllers, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors and many others.

The AIU Online Bachelor's (BBA) in Accounting and Finance is designed to take advantage of a significant increase in the anticipated demand for qualified finance professionals in the next few years. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor expects growth rates of:

• 18.5% for Accountants & Auditors
• 17.3% for Financial Specialists
• 14.6% for Budget Analysts

This degree program is structured to provide a strong foundation for motivated professionals looking to advance in many interesting financial careers. Graduates will also have a strong foundation for continued studies, should they decide to advance into the AIU Online MBA program in the future.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
— Concentration in Finance

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Finance degree program prepares students with a fundamental knowledge of the language, concepts and strategies required for successful careers in finance. Students learn the functions and roles played by financial markets and institutions and how the flow of funds through various economic systems affects both the personal and business sectors.

Courses are taught via Colorado Tech Online's revolutionary CLIMB™ Learning System and include:

• 18.5% for Accountants & Auditors
• 17.3% for Financial Specialists
• 14.6% for Budget Analysts

Students also earn six CTU Academic Certificates as they work towards the completion of the BSBA in Finance.

This degree program can be completed in 15 months.** Students with an Associate degree or military experience may be eligible for the Colorado Tech Online Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program.

**The 2+2 program assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate's degree or the equivalent.

Bachelor of Science in Financial Forensics (BSFF)

This program is designed for students who wish to combine a solid foundation in Finance and Accounting with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the field of financial investigations. Students can take classes that give them a solid foundation in financial regulations and statutes, finance and accounting concepts and criminal investigations. Specialized concentration courses that focus on the investigation of money laundering, terrorist financing, and forensic accounting can give the students the skills critical to participating in financial investigations.

With this degree you can pursue career opportunities such as:

• Anti Money-Laundering Compliance Manager
• Anti Money-Laundering Manager, Retail
• Compliance Supervisor/Officer
• Insurance Consultant
• Anti-Money Laundering Associate
• Bank Security Act/Anti Money-Laundering Investigator
• Bank Security Act, Anti Money-Laundering Banking-Audit Manager
• Bank Secrecy Act Manager
• Forensic Accountant
• Government Accountant
• Independent Auditor
• Internal Auditor
• Investigator
• Law Enforcement Officer
• Loss Prevention Manager
• Bank Examiner
• Fraud Examiner
• Financial Crimes Investigator

**The 2+2 program assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an Associate's degree or the equivalent.

Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning (BSFP)

The Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning program contains course work designed to familiarize students with the many facets of financial planning. Among the areas to be explored will be: how to manage every day risks and how we can invest and utilize assets to meet individual financial goals. With the knowledge gained in this curriculum, students can develop the necessary skills to enhance their ability to sit for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam* and consider financial planning as a career.

This Degree Program includes the following CTU Academic Certificates

• Basics of Accounting and Finance
• Income Tax
• Financial Planning

CTU Academic Certificates are résumé-enhancing credentials built right into course content, so you can progressively add marketable skills to your professional qualifications as you study.

*Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. owns the certification mark CFP ®, certified financial planner and CFP (with flame logo) ® in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board's initial and ongoing requirements. The CFP Board requirements include the completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, and compliance with certain ethical standards as defined by the CFP's candidate fitness standards, and three years of relevant financial planning experience. Please visit cfp.net for more information.

CTU does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by CTU but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to CTU. Therefore, CTU cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.