Accelerated Adult Programs
Finance (B.S.)
Flexible, career-focused preparation in corporate finance, investments, and financial markets—tailored for working adults in the Coatesville area.
Adult-FriendlyOnline delivery with 7-week courses; transfer up to 75 credits
Career-Ready SkillsFinancial analysis, markets, investments, risk, ethics & decision-making
Next-Step PathwaySolid base for analyst roles or future graduate study (e.g., MBA)
What You’ll Learn:
- How financial markets function and how to access and use market information
- Corporate finance decisions: capital budgeting, cost of capital, and valuation
- Investments: portfolio basics, securities, diversification, and risk/return
- Financial institutions & the flow of funds: banking, credit, and regulation
- Risk management and insurance fundamentals in business contexts
- Finance analytics for decision-making (models, spreadsheets, KPIs)
- Ethical and professional standards in financial practice
Where Graduates Can Work
- Financial Analysis / Corporate Finance
- Banking, Credit & Lending
- Insurance & Risk Management
- Investments, Brokerage & Wealth Management
- Financial Planning
- Commercial Real Estate & Treasury/Finance Operations
- Public sector roles (e.g., Federal Reserve, Treasury, IRS)
Curriculum Highlights
Final degree requirements are set by Alvernia University; your advisor will confirm your personalized plan.
- Core courses spanning accounting, managerial finance & investments
- Financial institutions & markets; international & corporate finance topics
- Risk management/insurance and analytics for financial decision-making
- Professional development in teamwork, communication & ethics
- Online, accelerated 7-week course format designed for working adults
