Online BS in Finance from LSU Shreveport
Develop a strong foundation in financial principles, markets, and investment strategies.
Analyze financial data to support decision-making in business and organizational settings.
Build skills applicable to careers in banking, corporate finance, and financial services.
Accredited
Accreditation
The College of Business at Louisiana State University Shreveport is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than 5 percent of all business schools worldwide meet AACSB International's demanding standards.
Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
Apply by
Apr 20, 2026
Classes begin
May 11, 2026
I have no college credits
In-State
- Completion or on track to complete the Board of Regents High School Core curriculum
- 2.0 cumulative High School GPA (on 4.0 scale)
- An ACT English sub-score greater than or equal to an 18 (SAT Critical Reading 450) AND an ACT Math sub-score greater than or equal to a 19 (SAT Math 460)
- Cumulative CORE curriculum GPA of at least 2.0 (on 4.0 scale) OR An ACT composite score of at least 20 or an SAT combined Critical Reading and Math score of 940
Out-of-State
- Option 1
- Meet the in-state student requirements
- Option 2
- Completion of at least 17 of the 19 units of the Louisiana Board of Regents High School Core Curriculum
- 2.0 cumulative High School GPA (on 4.0 scale)
- ACT composite score of at least 20 OR an SAT combined Critical Reading and Math score of 940, with ACT sub-scores
- Option 3
- ACT composite score of at least 23 or an SAT combined Critical Reading and Math score of 1050 AND ATC subscores of at least 18 in English and 19 in Math (or SAT equivalents)
Age 25 and Older
- Must have high school transcripts or proof of high school graduation sent to the Admissions Office but not required to meet the Board of Regents' minimum admission criteria for first-time freshmen.
- Must meet the standardized test score requirements set for traditional first-time freshmen. This is determined by ACT, SAT, COMPASS, or placement tests.
Note: If the math ACT/SAT sub-score is met and the English sub-score is within three points of the needed sub-score and all of the above requirements are met, a student could be admissible to LSUS. Additionally, if the English sub-score is met and the Math sub-score is within three points of the required sub-score the student could be admissible.
Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources should be mailed to:
LSUS
Admissions and Records Office
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
Transcripts may also be submitted via secure means—e.g., eSCRIP-SAFE—to admissions@lsus.edu.
I have some college credits
Transfer
- Earned at least 18 college-level academic hours.
- Be eligible to return to the institution from which he or she is transferring
- 2.0 GPA on all college-level course work attempted
- Completed a college-level English and a college-level mathematics course with at least a "C" grade
- Students with less than 18 college-level academic hours must meet all other transfer requirements and admission standards for a first time freshman.
Note: Applicants are required to submit all transcripts to the LSUS Admissions Office for an admissions decision. The LSUS Registrar's Office will review all transcripts and determine the LSUS Equivalency. The LSUS Academic Department determines which credits apply to the degree.
Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources should be mailed to:
LSUS
Admissions and Records Office
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
Transcripts may also be submitted via secure means—e.g., eSCRIP-SAFE—to admissions@lsus.edu.
Tuition
LSUS’s online offers competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 120 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $306
- Cost per credit hour
- $9,165
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $36,6611
- Total cost with fees
Students must complete a minimum of 30 of the last 40 term hours being used toward the degree in residence at LSUS. LSUS accepts no more than 60 transfer credit hours from two-year or community college type institutions.
Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your degree.
*For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSUS offers multiple ways to help you fund your education, including financial aid, veteran education benefits, and credit for prior learning. Learn More ›
1 The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Academics
This program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in finance, covering topics such as accounting principles, financial planning, investment strategies, and capital management.
What Will I Learn?
Students who graduate with this online degree in finance will be well-equipped with technical skills in financial analysis, budgeting, investment education, and risk management. The program also allows students to tailor their electives to specific interests and career goals, allowing them to gain additional expertise in areas like real estate, insurance, financial analysis and planning, and economics.
In this online bachelor’s program, students will be able to:
- Apply financial models to support decision-making
- Explain the factors that impact a firm’s value and investor returns
- Evaluate the risk-return tradeoff
- Calculate and interpret stock price
Courses
For your B.S. in Finance online degree, you will complete 30 credit hours of business core course work, 9 credit hours of finance core course work, 6 credit hours of major electives, and 75 additional business, general education, and other approved elective credit hours.*
Your personal credit requirements could be less depending on transferable credits and credit earned from prior learning assessments.
| Business Core Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
ACCT 205: Introductory Financial Accounting |
3 |
ACCT 206: Introductory Managerial Accounting |
3 |
BLAW 280: Legal Environment of Business |
3 |
FIN 301: Managerial Finance |
3 |
ISDS 265: Business Statistics |
3 |
ISDS 350: Information Systems |
3 |
ISDS 383: Decision Sciences and Operations Management |
3 |
MADM 301: Principles of Management |
3 |
MADM 480: Administrative Policy |
3 |
MKT 301: Principles of Marketing |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
30 |
| Financial Core Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
FIN 320: Risk and Insurance/ FIN 326: Principles of Life and Health Insurance |
3 |
FIN 340: Principles of Real Estate/ FIN 450: Real Estate Investment and Taxation |
3 |
FIN 400: Investment/ FIN 440: International Finance |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
9 |
| Additional Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Major Elective (FIN/ECON) |
6 |
General Education* |
39 |
Approved Electives* |
36 |
*FRESHMAN SEMINAR (3 hours): FS103 Learning Strategies is required of all first-time freshmen and all transfer students with fewer than 30 total semester hours of credit. Students with more than 30 hours may take an additional elective instead.
Concentrations
The online Bachelor of Science in Finance offers three unique concentrations.
Finance
The online Bachelor of Science in Finance provides students with a comprehensive foundation in finance and practical skills for real-world applications, preparing them for a wide range of careers in the financial sector.
- Covers accounting principles, financial planning, investment strategies, and capital management
- Develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical skills
- Prepares graduates for careers in corporate finance, banking, financial planning, and investment management
Finance: Financial Analysis
For those aiming to pursue management roles in finance, the online Bachelor of Science in Finance with a concentration in Financial Analysis offers essential knowledge in business, finance, and investing to help build a strong career foundation.
- Focuses on building expertise in financial analysis, business, and investing
- Prepares students for management roles in financial sectors
- Supports careers in securities analysis, financial research, corporate finance, and banking
Finance: Insurance
The online Bachelor of Science in Finance with a concentration in Insurance provides a strong foundation in finance while developing specialized skills for careers in the insurance industry.
- Combines core finance knowledge with insurance-focused coursework
- Covers fraud examination, risk assessment, insurance principles, and financial services management
- Prepares students for state licensing exams
- Supports careers in financial planning, insurance sales, risk management, and underwriting
Finance: Real Estate
The online Bachelor of Science in Finance with a concentration in Real Estate provides a strong business and finance foundation while developing specialized knowledge in real estate.
- Combines finance coursework with real estate-focused studies
- Covers real estate law, appraisals, investment, taxation, and financial services management
- Emphasizes critical thinking and real-world application of concepts
- Prepares graduates for careers in finance and real estate industries
Careers
Students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical skills through real-world applications, preparing them for a wide range of careers in finance. Graduates will be equipped to pursue roles in corporate finance, banking, financial planning, investment management, and other high-demand financial sectors.
Career Opportunities
- Financial analyst
- Financial manager
- Investment analyst
- Portfolio manager
- Personal finance advisor
- Budget analyst
- Credit analyst
- Risk analyst
- Insurance underwriter
- Banking officer
