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$301
Spring 1 2024 classes start on January 15, 2024
LSU Shreveport
The online B.S. in Finance with a concentration in Insurance is offered through the LSU Shreveport College of Business. This concentration combines a background in finance with the essential skills needed to start and advance a career in the insurance sector. Courses focus on in-depth studies of fraud examination, risk assessment, insurance principles, financial services management, and more. This program also provides educational content to prepare students to sit for state licensing exams. Graduates will gain the expertise necessary for advanced roles in fields including financial planning, insurance sales, risk management, and underwriting.
Save time and money with the ability to transfer up to 75% of previous credits.
Receive a dedicated coach from application to graduation.
LSU Shreveport ranked #4 in the country as Most Affordable Online Bachelor's Degree by Best-Universities.net in 2022
This program provides educational content to prepare to sit for state licensing exams.
Our B.S. in Finance with a Concentration in Insurance online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents.
Total credit hours per program: 120 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $301
Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $9,015
Total cost with fees: $36,061*
Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. LSUS requires at least 50% of transfer work be from four-year 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.
For your B.S. in Finance with a Concentration in Insurance online degree, you will complete 30 credit hours of business core course work, 15 credit hours of Insurance 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.
Students must take the following courses (30 credit hours).
| 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 |
Students must take the following courses (15 credit hours).
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ACCT 450: Fraud Examination | 3 |
| FIN 320: Risk and Insurance | 3 |
| FIN 322: Property and Liability Insurance | 3 |
| FIN 326: Principles of Life and Health Insurance | 3 |
| FIN 420: Financial Services Management | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 15 |
In addition to the program's outlined courses, you must satisfy the following course requirements:
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education* | 39 |
| Approved Electives* | 36 |
*Based on 120 credit hours needed for graduation and will vary based on number of transfer credits accepted.
The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree and achieving your personal goals. We’ve streamlined the process to help you get started quickly and easily. LSUS offers multiple options to qualify for admission to undergraduate programs. Please find the option below that matches your admission type.
In-State
Out-of-State
Option 1
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Age 25 and Older
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.
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.
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.
In this online bachelor’s degree program, you will gain a broad-based foundation in both finance and insurance. Our faculty employ empirical-based learning methods and teach critical-thinking skills, connecting theory and practice with real-world applications.
In this program, students will:
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