Online BSFIN degree

This course provides an overview of advanced spreadsheet functions used in data analysis. Topics include filters, sorts, lookups, formulas, functions, macros, pivot tables, graphs and charts, dashboards, forms, reports, queries, statistical analyses, and data validation.

This course is an introduction to financial accounting with an emphasis on using financial data for decision making. The focus will be on the application of basic accounting concepts and principles in enterprise and small business transactions. Students will learn how to identify, measure and report economic events of an enterprise.

This course takes an in-depth look at the key areas of the balance sheet mostly reviewed by management for decision making. Students will apply analytical methods used by management to assess the financial statements, and discuss management challenges and possible solutions for improvements. Areas of focus include receivables, plant assets, bonds, stocks, dividends and the statement of cash flows.

This course provides students with the basic theories, concepts, terminology, and uses of microeconomics. Students learn practical applications for microeconomics in their personal and professional lives through assimilation of fundamental concepts and analysis of actual economic events.

This course provides students with the basic theories, concepts, terminology, and uses of macroeconomics. Students learn practical applications for macroeconomics in their personal and professional lives through assimilation of fundamental concepts and analysis of actual economic events.

This course addresses advanced principles in financial management and decision making. Emphasis is placed on providing relevant theory, best practices, and skills to effectively manage risk, time value of money, working capital, capital structure, the regulatory environment, and evolving issues in financial management.

This course develops a conceptual framework for understanding how recent and current events affect the financial environment. Financial markets are examined with a focus on their utilization by financial institutions, the pricing of financial assets, the impact of the Federal Reserve, the internationalization of financial markets, and the impact of recent events. Financial institutions such as insurance companies, commercial banks, and investment banks are covered. The institutions are described with a focus on regulatory aspects and management use of financial markets and performance.

This course provides an overview of applied business research, statistical tools, and data analytics used to support strategic decision making. Students will examine methods used to frame business problems, conduct research, collect and evaluate data for validity and reliability, determine patterns and trends in performance, and effectively present conclusions.

This course covers the theories and practices of investments, including financial markets, risk and return, securities, asset allocation, and diversification. Students will apply finance models and investment strategies to analyze and manage investment portfolios for various types of organizations.

This course provides an introduction to personal financial planning. Personal financial goals are examined with a focus on investment risk and returns, markets, and analysis tools useful in assessing financial situations.

This course provides students with the tools necessary to create a retirement plan. After completion of this course, students will be able to identify the types of retirement plans, understand the implications of federal law on retirement plans, identify retirement plans and participation requirements, calculate tax deductions and contribution limits, and create a full financial plan, including retirement, for an individual.

This course examines the conceptual framework of accounting, cash vs. accrual accounting, the income statement and balance sheet, time value of money, cash, receivables, and inventory.

This course examines accounting for property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, current liabilities and contingencies, long-term liabilities, contributed capital and retained earnings.

This course examines dilutive securities and earnings per share, investments, revenue recognition, accounting for income taxes, leases, changes and errors, and the statement of cash flows.

This course gives students the opportunity to integrate previously learned finance and accounting concepts and practices to contemporary business strategies, while improving financial decision-making and problem-solving skills. In addition, students will examine real-world financial management scenarios in order to apply best practices resulting in increased value for various types of organizations.

This course transitions students through the foundations of study at University of Phoenix. Students develop personal strategies for achieving educational goals and develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.

This course provides an overview of the key components of comprehensive wellness. Based on a preventive model, the course will allow learners to explore choices that promote wellness with goals of living longer and better.

The course introduces theories and concepts in psychology that will foster academic success and provide students with opportunities to synthesize and apply that knowledge.

This course develops the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills that are essential for academic and life success.

Students learn how to think critically, focusing on developing the necessary tools and skills to analyze problems, make decisions, and formulate well-supported points of view on key academic, social, and professional issues.

This course extends practice in critical reading, writing, and thinking. Emphasis is given to developing an effective writing process that takes into account audience and rhetorical purpose.

This course introduces students to thinking about and working with numbers by examining the day-to-day and societal importance of money.

Students apply advanced quantitative reasoning skills to solve real-world problems. This course emphasizes modeling skills, statistical methods, and probability to create, analyze, and communicate solutions.

This applications-driven course prepares students to critically analyze and solve problems using quantitative reasoning. Students approach real-world scenarios using numerous reasoning skills and mathematical literacy to draw conclusions.

This course provides an overview of Business Information Systems. Students learn to apply Microsoft® Office tools including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to accomplish business objectives. Other topics include uses of application software and the Internet for effective problem solving, exploration of relevant technologies for collaboration, and how information is used and shared to accomplish business goals.

This course provides an applied approach to team building, collaboration, and conflict resolution. Students must understand and apply these concepts within academic and professional settings. Students develop structures, processes, and strategies to create and maintain effective teams. Gender, cultural, and individual considerations in team dynamics are also explored.

The course provides an introduction to the most prominent forms of media that influence and impact social, business, political, and popular culture in contemporary America. It explores the unique aspects of each medium as well as interactions across various media that combine to create rich environments for information sharing, entertainment, business, and social interaction in the United States and around the world.

This course introduces students to Lean Six Sigma, the art and science of designing, controlling, and improving processes. This course prepares students to understand how value-added processes work and then proactively manage them to create customer value.

This course addresses the relationship between supply chain management and procurement processes. Students will address procurement from a strategic perspective as well as at the operational level.

This course introduces students to critical value-added activities that comprise logistics systems -specifically, transportation, warehousing, forecasting, and inventory. This course prepares students to make decisions across these activities to assure the efficient and timely movement and storage of goods and services across the supply chain to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

The course provides an overview of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), which will integrate all facets of the business, including planning, manufacturing, sales, customer service, finance, and accounting. Topics include business process integration, inventory management, master scheduling, and material and capacity planning.

This course introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and tools so that they can successfully manage the diverse large-scale, unique projects encountered daily in managing today's global supply chain environment. Types of projects covered include new product development, social responsibility, technology adoption and implementation, risk mitigation, and customer value-creation projects.

This course prepares students to design, build, and manage winning supply chain organizations and networks. Students will leverage analytical and creative skills to identify supply chain partners and cultivate an environment that enables them to work together effectively.