Launch a career in finance
Associate of Business Administration - Finance (65 credits)
Receive broad exposure to foundational accounting principles through the associate of business administration (ABA) in finance program at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û. The finance degree at Davenport holds specialized accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education () so you know you’re receiving high-quality, innovative instruction.
When you major in finance, you’ll learn from professors who hold the finance certifications you may be seeking, such as the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Financial Analyst (CFA). These industry-experienced experts will help you build a solid business foundation and connect course concepts to experiences you may encounter in your future career.
At Davenport, you can earn an online finance degree through our Global Campus — or take in-person courses on our campuses in Warren and Grand Rapids. Accounting courses at Davenport balance theoretical understanding with hands-on learning opportunities. So, whether you choose to learn online or on campus, you’ll gain important connections through internships, job fairs, competitions and other networking experiences.
What can you do with a finance degree?
Prepare for entry-level positions in the field of finance with an associate's degree from Davenport. You'll build a foundation for further studies in finance and related fields. Students will be able to analyze corporate and individual financial statements as well as identify economic trends. Students will also be able to interpret, analyze and synthesize financial investment data and give appropriate recommendations.
Explore classes for Davenport’s finance associates degree
Through rigorous and relevant coursework that was developed with an advisory board of finance industry leaders, you'll learn to develop and maintain accounting records, prepare financial statements and begin to use accounting information as a decision-making tool. Foundation courses introduce accounting theory and the business accounting cycle.
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
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Why pursue an associate in finance degree at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û?
When you earn an associate in finance degree at Davenport, you’ll stand out from the competition through a program taught by CFPs and other industry experts. You'll gain an understanding of the theory of accounting and the business accounting cycle. You’ll benefit from a finance degree curriculum that was developed with an advisory board of finance industry leaders who know what you need to know to succeed in jobs with a degree in finance.
Experience the Davenport difference:
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IACBE accreditationReceive a finance associates degree online or on-campus that holds specialized accreditation by the . |
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Study with finance expertsLearn from academically trained and industry-experienced faculty who bring their expertise into your finance associates courses. |
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Small class sizesReceive the personalized attention you deserve through small class sizes and a low student-faculty ratio in your finance associates courses. |
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Put theory into practiceTake the theories you learn in your finance associate degree classes and apply them to hands-on, finance-related projects. |
Get started on your finance associate degree
Explore the admissions requirements and then take the next step toward earning your finance associate degree at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û.
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Davenport’s admissions team is here to answer your questions. Please call us at 800.686.1600 or email us at info@davenport.edu.
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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education () located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA.
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DU Financial Aid Awards, 2022/2023