Finance faculty teaching in the trading lab.

 

A finance degree that fits your life — and your career goals. Study on campus in Springfield or complete the Corporate and Investments or Financial Planning tracks 100% online. Either way, you'll benefit from a CFA Institute-affiliated program and a CFP Board Registered financial planning track — a direct path toward the field's premier credentials.

Why study Finance at Missouri State?

  • Professional certification prep built in. We participate in the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, and our Financial Planning track is a CFP Board Registered Program — with CFA exam scholarships available to our students.
  • Finish your degree 100% online. The Corporate and Investments track is available fully online, on campus, or as a hybrid — same faculty, same degree.
  • Strong professional relationships across the financial sector create internship pipelines and job opportunities.
  • You'll graduate into a growing field with clear paths for advancement.

Track options

Customize your finance degree with a track option.

The Corporate and Investments track is available 100% online, on campus or a hybrid of both.

Track
Corporate and investments
Manage money for companies and agencies.
Track
Financial planning
Help people plan and achieve their financial goals.
Track
Fintech
Use technology for better financial results.

Prepare for the CFA and CFP exams while you earn your degree

Industry credentials separate good résumés from great ones — and Missouri State's finance program is formally aligned with both of the field's premier designations.

We participate in the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, which recognizes universities whose degree programs are closely aligned with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program curriculum — the gold standard for investment careers. The Corporate and Investments track prepares you to sit for the CFA Level I exam, and affiliation gives our students access to CFA exam scholarships.

Our Financial Planning track is a CFP Board Registered Program, meaning graduates satisfy the education coursework requirement to sit for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) exam. You leave with a degree and a direct path to certification.

Faculty who hold these credentials teach the courses, and many students complete exam levels before they graduate — entering the job market a full step ahead.

Finance degree FAQ

  • Can I earn the Missouri State finance degree online?

    • Yes. The Corporate and Investments and Financial Planning tracks of the BS in Finance are available 100% online, on campus, or in a hybrid format.

  • Does the finance program prepare me for the CFA exam?

    • Yes — Missouri State participates in the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, and the Corporate and Investments track is designed to prepare you for the CFA Level I exam. Several students complete exam levels before or soon after graduation.

  • Is the financial planning program registered with CFP Board?

    • Yes. The Financial Planning track is a CFP Board Registered Program, so completing it satisfies the education coursework requirement to sit for the CFP® exam.

  • What's the difference between the three finance tracks?

    • Corporate and Investments focuses on managing money for organizations
    • Financial Planning prepares you for a career in wealth management (and aligns with CFP exam topics)
    • Fintech applies technology and data tools to finance.

  • What jobs can I get with a finance degree?

    • Graduates become financial analysts, advisors, planners, bankers, portfolio managers, and fintech specialists.
Careers and Outcomes
A finance degree prepares you for a wide variety of fulfilling careers.

Getting started at Missouri State