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Managerial Finance & Accounting Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Combine the technical skills of an accountant with the analytical insight of a finance expert.

UND's Managerial Finance & Accounting program combines the skills of two disciplines to make you an indispensable part of a corporate leadership team. Graduate qualified to gain licensure as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or a Certified Financial Manager (CFM).

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120

What do you learn with a Finance and Accounting degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

At one time, corporate accountants compiled an organization's financial data, and financial planners used that information to make strategic decisions. Those functions are blurring, though, and the Managerial Finance & Accounting program will put you in a position to take advantage of that shift.

You'll blend a traditional education in corporate accounting with a background in corporate finance theory, financial statement analysis and investments. Ultimately, that will lead to career opportunities in internal management and control, treasury management, and strategic financial management.

You can customize the curriculum to focus on either managerial finance or corporate accounting.

Accredited Finance and Accounting Degree

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This program is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB International puts the Nistler CoBPA in the top 5% of business schools in the world.

Finance and Accounting Degree at UND

  • Sharpen your financial management skills through the Student Managed Investment Fund, a $1 million fund controlled by UND students.

  • Network and build experience by participating in any of 25 professional clubs and organizations, including Beta Alpha Psi and the Accounting Club.

  • Learn from faculty who maintain strong ties to the accounting industry, in a department that has been active since 1927.

  • Receive personalized career support through the Pancratz Career Development Center. The center is dedicated exclusively to career development for online and on-campus Nistler College of Business & Public Administration students.

  • Learn in the new Nistler CoBPA. It’s a modern and inviting building for UND's business and public administration students.

  • Gain international business experience in our student exchange programs. We have Study Abroad opportunities in China, Europe and Australia.

What to do with a Managerial Finance and Accounting degree?

100k

Median annual salary for financial advisors, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

17%

Projected job outlook for a financial advisor through 2033 (faster than average); the average growth rate for all occupations is 4%

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

UND Accounting graduates have gone on to work for industry-leading companies such as Microsoft, PwC, EY, Hormel and many more. Managerial Finance and Accounting majors can thrive in various areas of finance and accounting and find opportunities on career paths including:

  • Banking
  • Corporate and government financial management
  • Financial analysis and planning
  • Financial accountant
  • Financial examiner
  • Risk management
  • Personal financial advisor

A Managerial Finance & Accounting degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

  • Accounting
  • Financial Statements
  • Financial Analysis
  • Auditing
  • Financial Accounting
  • Strategic Planning

Finance and Accounting Degree Jobs

Managerial Finance & Accounting alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

  • Alerus Financial Corporation
  • Cargill, Inc.
  • Target Corporation
  • Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
  • Altru Health System

Finance and Accounting Degree Courses

ACCT 301. Intermediate Accounting I. 3 Credits.

Concepts, time value of money, current assets, current liabilities, plant and equipment, and intangibles. Prerequisite: ACCT 200. F,S.

FIN 360. Capital Market Financing and Investment Strategies. 3 Credits.

Covers analysis and procedures for implementing particular financing and investment plans in financial markets. Includes financing and investment through commercial banks, investment banks, pension funds, venture capital sources, insurance companies and limited partnerships. Prerequisite: FIN 310; Sophomore, Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

FIN 420. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management. 3 Credits.

Comprehensive study of methods used to evaluate securities. Includes formulation of investment strategy and analysis, design of portfolios for classes of individual investors and institutions, fundamental analysis and portfolio performance evaluation. Extensive use of financial databases and software. Prerequisite: FIN 360; Junior or Senior Standing; declared NCoBPA majors only. F,S.

MGMT 300. Principles of Management. 3 Credits.

This course provides a survey of the traditional functions of management with primary emphasis on planning, organizing, controlling, and leading. This emphasis involves coverage of managerial decision making, leadership, motivation, interpersonal communication, staffing human resources, and organizational structure, design, and change and development. Additional topics include the history of managerial thought, management information systems, international management, and business ethics and social responsibility. Corequisite: A total of 30 or more credit hours, including courses in progress. F,S.

FIN 340. Intermediate Financial Management. 3 Credits.

Integrated coverage of topics in finance theory. This course continues to develop student understanding of corporate finance topics which were introduced in FIN 310. These topics include valuation, project analysis, capital structure planning, working capital management, and cash flow analysis. The course also introduces students to risk analysis, the capital asset pricing model, and investment analysis. Prerequisite: FIN 310 and Sophomore, Junior or Senior Standing; declared CoBPA majors only. F,S.

ACCT 309. Accounting Information Systems. 3 Credits.

The application of systems design and use from the accountant's perspective. Coverage includes computerized and manual accounting systems, elements of internal control, flowcharting, and the interface of accounting and management information systems. Prerequisite: ACCT 301. F,S.

Best Online Managerial Finance and Accounting Degree

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Earn your online Managerial Finance & Accounting degree while you continue to live and work in your own community.

You’ll receive the convenience of online learning with the personal contact and connection of being with classmates. Our online tools offer ways of communicating across distances, connecting to others and their ideas, and presenting information.

Compare the cost of UND’s online Managerial Finance & Accounting degree. You’ll find it’s one of the most affordable accredited degree programs in the nation for managerial finance and accounting.

Our accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), is the gold standard of business school accreditation. Our students appreciate our affordable tuition rates. Online Managerial Finance & Accounting students pay the same tuition rate regardless of where you live. UND offers 13% lower tuition and fees than comparable institutions in the region.

We are highly regarded for educational quality, affordability and career outcomes.

Flexible Online Managerial Finance & Accounting Classes

UND's Managerial Finance & Accounting courses are delivered 100% online. You never have to come to campus.

The online Managerial Finance & Accounting courses are offered either in synchronous or asynchronous giving you maximum flexibility to complete the degree in the style you prefer. In many courses, you'll be expected to participate in "live" discussions held outside of classroom lecture times.

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family, and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

  • Lesson modules
  • Streaming video content
  • Virtual libraries
  • Posted lectures
  • Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls, and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Synchronous classes are held in real-time. If you’re the kind of learner who likes active discussion and immediate feedback through live interaction, you’ll enjoy this online course format.

Every class is different, but generally, you’ll log into a virtual classroom at scheduled times to:

  • Listen to a lecture.
  • Ask questions.
  • Participate in class discussions.
  • Conduct group activities.
  • Participate in video-sharing.
  • Have chat conversations.
  • Use interactive whiteboards.
  • Take live polls.

You should prepare for your classes by finishing any assigned readings, compiling questions for your instructor, and thinking about how to contribute to the next live class.

Resources for Online Managerial Finance & Accounting Students

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

  • Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
  • Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
  • Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
  • Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
  • Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

  • Affordability
  • Student satisfaction (retention rate)
  • Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
  • Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)

Knowledge to Lead

Former CEO of Cargill Inc. Greg Page found his path in leadership as a double major in economics and accounting.

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