Finance (BS)
At 天涯海角社区, the Bachelor of Science in Finance equips you to understand how money moves through organizations and markets鈥攁nd how to steward it wisely. You鈥檒l build a strong foundation in corporate finance, investments, financial statement analysis, and risk management while sharpening quantitative skills and ethical decision鈥憁aking.
If you want to graduate career鈥憆eady and set apart by both competence and character, this program is for you.
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Choose Your Program Path
Both learning modalities share the same Christ鈥慶entered foundation and industry鈥慺ocused outcomes. Pick the format that fits your life and learning preferences.
In Person
If you are ready to take the next step in your career, our in-person counseling program might be right for you if you appreciate:
- Strong, faith-based classroom connection
- Real-time practice and feedback
- Access to on-campus resources
Graduates pursue roles across corporate, nonprofit, and financial services settings. Common pathways include:
Corporate Finance & FP&A: financial analyst, budgeting/forecasting analyst, treasury/working鈥慶apital analyst, cost analyst
Investment & Asset Management: investment analyst, research associate, portfolio/operations analyst, trading assistant
Banking & Credit: commercial banking analyst, credit analyst, loan operations, underwriting support
Risk & Insurance: risk analyst, insurance analyst, operational risk/compliance support
Wealth Management & Financial Planning: client service associate, planning analyst, paraplanner
Data & Analytics in Finance: reporting analyst, BI/finance data analyst, pricing/revenue analyst
Nonprofit & Government: grants/accounting analyst, budget analyst, auditor/finance roles in agencies and NGOs
Entrepreneurship & Small Business: finance lead or analyst in start鈥憉ps and family businesses
Leadership Trajectories: with experience and credentials, advancement to senior analyst, finance manager, controller, or CFO
Our BS in Business program provides students with a comprehensive education rooted in Christian principles. For a comprehensive cost breakdown, see below:
| Per Semester | Academic Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12-18 credits/semester) | $16,997.00 | $33,994.00 |
| Activity Fee | $287.50 | $575.00 |
| Housing | $3,547.00 | $7,094.00 |
| Meals (unlimited access plan) | $3,164.50 | $6,329.00 |
| Total Tuition & Fees | $23,996.00 | $47,992.00 |
| Average Aid Award | 听($10,021.00) | ($20,042.00) |
| AVERAGE TOTAL EXPENSE | $13,975.00 | $27,950.00 |
| Other Fees | ||
| First Time Student Fee | $500 (first semester only) | |
| Overload (over 18 credits/semester) fee per credit | $965/credit | |
| 9/week Meal Plan (for students with internships) | $2,250/semester | |
| Part-Time Student Costs | ||
| 1-7 credits per semester | $1,045/credit | |
| 8-11 credits per semester | $1,425/credit | |
| Audit fee | $600/course | |
| Dual Enrollment Student Costs | ||
| High School Dual Enrollment | $80/credit | |
| Cairn Online Dual Enrollment | $129/credit | |
| On-campus Dual Enrollment | $149/credit | |
| 2025 Summer Session Costs | ||
| Tuition | $450/credit | |
| Room fee per week | $160 | |
| Meal plan for 5 day week | $150 | |
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