Learn How To Crunch the Numbers With an AS in Finance
If you’re interested in impacting organizations through the ethical application of finance and accounting frameworks, an Associate of Science (AS) in Finance at Southern New Hampshire University could be in your future. In our on-campus program, you’ll gain the skills to analyze data and prepare accurate documentation so you can support strategic business decisions.
At SNHU, you’ll be exposed to leadership principles and skills that you can apply in your organization no matter your role. And through the broad business skills covered in this program, you’ll be prepared to explore positions in various in-demand fields such as management, finance, banking and accounting.
See Yourself Succeed in Finance
The AS in finance might be a great fit for you if you’re interested in entering the world of business or hoping to continue your education in the future. With your AS from SNHU, you will feel prepared to jump into an entry-level role in a variety of industries, having covered topics such as data analysis, managerial strategies and accounting principles.
Plus, the credits you earn from your associate finance degree at SNHU could transfer into our campus-based BS in Accounting and Finance. This can help you can save time while continuing your education.
As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of majoring in finance at SNHU include:
- Supportive community. Join the SNHU campus community of students who are closely connected with faculty and staff dedicated to your success
- Affordability. It’s our mission to make higher education more accessible. That’s why SNHU is one of the most affordable private, nonprofit universities in New Hampshire
- Accessible faculty. Learn from highly credentialed faculty who are experienced in their fields and interact with you in the classroom, dining hall, fitness center and the stands
- Opportunity. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni and strong connections with employers for internship and career opportunities
- Campus experience. Enjoy more than 75 student clubs, champion Division II athletics and fun events on our 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH, named a "Best Place to Live" by Money magazine
Career Outlook
Earning an associate degree in finance can help you prepare for entry-level positions in a variety of fields or grow within your current career in finance. Or you could explore one of our bachelor’s programs after graduating, such as our Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance. Either way, you’ll have developed vital experiences and skills for the workplace, such as developing financial plans for clients, analyzing financial statements and applying compliant ethical and legal practices.
Graduates may pursue entry-level roles such as:
- Associate financial advisor
- Accounting assistant
- Consumer loans specialist
- Billing clerk
- Associate banker
- Payroll clerk
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks made a median annual salary of $47,440 in 2023.1
SNHU is dedicated to helping students find meaningful internships that offer them hands-on experience to give them a head start on their peers when they enter the job market. Whether inside and outside the classroom, SNHU is developing the next generation of business professionals.
Courses and Curriculum
Our campus-based, 60-credit finance degree offers hands-on, project-based classes that focus on a wide breadth of business skills while diving deeper into financial concepts. The AS degree aligns closely with the bachelor’s business degrees, so you can continue your education without feeling like you’re starting over.
Upon completion of the finance associate degree program at Southern New Hampshire University, graduates should:
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to develop possible solutions for an individual or within an organization
- Apply regulations, industry guidelines and ethical principles to the creation of financial documents and recommendations
- Use financial, accounting and managerial techniques to support financial recommendations for an individual or within an organization
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| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | Students will learn the steps of the accounting cycle and how to prepare financial statements in accordance with industry established rules and regulations. Students will develop skills needed to analyze financial accounting information, communicate this information to stakeholders, and understand the accounting procedures that produce this information. |
| ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | Students will explore the financial impact of short-term and long-term business decisions. By learning how accounting and other productivity information can be used to assess and improve performance of an organization, managers will be provided the essential information they need to execute growth strategies and select opportunities that create business value. |
| BUS 210 | Managing and Leading in Business | Students will explore leadership and management theories and how to incorporate them in one's own personal style for effective contribution and collaboration in diverse team environments, and learn about the skills necessary to lead in various organizational structures and areas of business. Students will also examine how the functional areas of business are interrelated and work together in organizations. |
| BUS 225 | Critical Business Skills for Success | Students will learn the critical business skills required for successful leadership and management in organizations. By applying business research skills and data analysis, students will solve problems and support business decisions. Students will also explore various techniques and forms of professional communications and their uses in business contexts. |
| FIN 250 | Personal Financial Planning | This course provides an overview of personal financial decision-making. The course uses the life-cycle approach and emphasizes financial planning for each phase of life. Topics covered include career planning, budgeting, use of credit, insurance, investments, retirement planning and income tax planning. |
| FIN 320 | Principles of Finance | Students will examine the corporate finance discipline, including the financial management of organizations and the skills needed to make decisions about financing, investments, and dividends. Students will learn how the analysis of financing and investment options can inform decisions that add value to an organization and its investors. |
| FIN 330 | Corporate Finance | This course focuses on the topics of corporate finance with the intent to extend and further develop the long-term investment and financing topics introduced in either the Principles or Foundations of Finance. The course addresses issues that face modern corporate managers when making capital budgeting and capital structure decisions, and focuses on applied managerial decision-making. Corporate Finance is designed for students seeking a more thorough understanding of the economic analysis of strategic and tactical investments, the effect financial leverage has on firm value, and the integration of investment and financial corporate strategies. Topics addressed include advanced techniques in capital budgeting, firm valuation, capital structure, firm/division cost of capital, and quantitative risk assessment. Writing intensive course. |
| FIN 340 | Fundamentals of Investments | This course introduces and examines various investment vehicles, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds and commodities. This course emphasizes the decision-making process that underlies all investment decisions. |
| Total Credits: 60 | ||
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1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks.htm (viewed July 15, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.