Pathways
Follow your career pathway with Herzing
- Program length: 36 Months
- Classes: View the curriculum
- Award: Bachelor of Science in Finance
- Program length: 12 Months
- Classes: View the curriculum
- Award: Master of Science in Finance
Set yourself apart with a strong educational foundation in finance
| Format | 100% online coursework with extensive access to experienced faculty and a supportive community of online students |
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| Pathways | Bachelor’s and master’s degree programs available |
| Hands-on | Apply what you learn in academic coursework in a capstone project or internship to gain real-world practical experience |
| Dual credit | Earn dual credit towards a master’s degree (MS or MBA) in the bachelor’s degree program |
| Certification | Prepare for key professional certifications including CFA®, CFP®, CTP®, AAMS®, FBS®, and more |
| Reimbursement | Complete the requisite coursework and we will reimburse the application fees for up to three industry certifications upon submission of proof of successfully passing the certification exam.1 |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
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Choose the pathway in finance that fits your goals
Build your future in finance with degree options designed to grow with you.
The bachelor’s degree in finance helps you develop a strong foundation in corporate finance, investment analysis, financial planning, and emerging areas like fintech and digital finance.
The master’s degree builds on that foundation with advanced skills in financial strategy, data-driven decision-making, global markets, and risk management. Both programs emphasize real-world application, hands-on learning, and modern financial tools.
Whether you’re starting your journey or advancing your expertise, you can gain the knowledge and confidence to pursue new opportunities in today’s evolving financial landscape.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
You can take classes during the day or in the evening. We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
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Discover the educational pathway designed to maximize your career potential. Reach for greater heights with Herzing University.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The best way to complete the program faster is to transfer all approved credit from prior college coursework. Our admissions team can help you determine how much credit you are approved to transfer. Be prepared to share all relevant documentation; you may be surprised which credits are transferable—so be sure to include everything.
Yes, you can enroll part-time. We can help you design a plan to complete the program at a pace that’s right for you.
The next start date for both the bachelor’s and master’s degree program is September 8th.
We offer rolling admissions with 6 start dates per year and no application deadlines. You can apply now and prepare to start soon!
Students may choose to complete an internship in place of a capstone project, depending on program requirements and state availability. Internships are designed to help students apply classroom learning in a real-world business or finance setting while building professional experience before graduation.
Students are generally responsible for securing an internship site, with guidance and support from the university throughout the process. Some internships may also lead to future employment opportunities, although employment is not guaranteed.
We design our programs to be appropriately challenging given the nature of the field. Finance can be a competitive, quickly evolving profession demanding dedication to lifelong learning.
As with any new skill, learning finance takes study, practice, and hard work. Your discipline and dedication can translate to a rewarding, lucrative career. We offer a host of student services for online students to help you succeed in your studies and prepare to excel in your career after graduation.
Yes, the didactic coursework in the Finance program can be completed 100% online through Herzing's virtual learning environment.
If students choose the internship option in place of a capstone project, internship requirements may vary by state and site, so students should confirm eligibility with the university.
There is no general minimum GPA requirement to apply for the bachelor’s degree program.
To apply for the master’s degree program, students must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.70 or better for all undergraduate courses attempted, or a GPA of 3.00 or better for at least 6.00 semester credit hours of graduate study—as evidenced by an official transcript from each college or university attended.
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Disclosures
- Certifications may provide greater opportunity for employment but are not a state-specific requirement. Most industry certifications are tied to the completion of a single course. Complete the requisite coursework and we will reimburse the application fees for up to three industry certifications upon submission of proof of successfully passing the certification exam.
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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* BLS pay estimates calculate the median annual wage for various occupations. Per the BLS the median wage for an occupation is: "The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey." Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024. BLS median wage estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geographic market in which you want to work, and degree level and field, will affect career outcomes, including starting salary and earnings as an experienced employee. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the median salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, particular wage or salary, or other career growth.
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Discover the educational pathway designed to maximize your career potential. Reach for greater heights with Herzing University.