Why Study Finance at Cedarville?
From personal stewardship to global markets, finance professionals make decisions that impact lives and organizations. Sound interesting to you?
Cedarville’s online finance program equips you with the analytical skills, economic insight, and biblical foundation to navigate today’s complex financial world with clarity and conviction. Whether you're managing investments, guiding budgets, or planning for long-term growth, you'll be prepared to lead with excellence and purpose.
The finance program includes the coursework required for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification, giving you a clear advantage as you prepare for this valuable credential. This intentional starting point equips you with in-demand skills to help individuals and families steward their resources wisely.
Online Finance Degree Highlights
- Comprehensive – You will be equipped to evaluate investment decisions for both organizations and individuals, manage financial institutions, and work with individuals to develop comprehensive financial plans.
- Biblical Worldview – God’s Word will be a gauge for everything you learn in the online finance program. Ïã½¶Ö±²¥professors will challenge you to develop biblical ethics, preparing you to become an excellent professional who honors God in your work and your decisions. You’ll be encouraged to use the skills you gain to serve the Kingdom.
- Fits Ïã½¶Ö±²¥Life – You’ll have the freedom to work on your degree whenever it works best for you. Cedarville’s online finance program is asynchronous, so you’ll never need to tune in at any specific time. Most of your courses will be completed over eight weeks, while a few general education courses will be 16 weeks long.
Program Curriculum
You’ll build a strong foundation for study with core liberal arts and Bible minor courses.
Building on this foundational coursework, you will take a set of core finance courses, including Investments, Money and Financial Markets, and our capstone course, Advanced Financial Management. You will be able to choose from electives in areas of interest like financial planning, security analysis, international finance, management of financial institutions, and real estate finance.
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Online Program Format
What is the format of the online courses?
Ïã½¶Ö±²¥studies will be completely asynchronous*, meaning you'll never need to tune in for any live lectures or at any specific times. Courses will be self-paced based on completing weekly modules in Canvas, our learning management system, and you'll engage with your professors and classmates there as well.
A few select general education courses will be 16 weeks long, but most of your classes will be completed over eight weeks. Ïã½¶Ö±²¥online degree program has been championed, developed, and supported by caring Cedarville faculty, ensuring that the course content is specifically designed for your needs as a remote learner.
*Some courses may require synchronous group assignments.
How will I be supported as an online student?
Ïã½¶Ö±²¥admissions counselor will guide you through each step of the application process. Once you are accepted, you'll have a dedicated academic advisor who will not only aid you in your academic decisions but also encourage you in your walk with the Lord.
You’ll be supported by The Centennial Library, The Writing Center, The Cove (academic enrichment center), Counseling Services, and Career Services. With over a decade of experience serving online dual-enrolled and graduate students, these teams know how to meet your unique needs as an online student.
At Cedarville, you won’t just be a number. You’ll be challenged, encouraged, and equipped to become who God has made you to be by a supportive, Christian community.
Can I start online and finish on campus (or vice versa)?
Yes! We’d love for you to join us on campus if you’d like to and you’re able. Or, if you’re a current residential student facing constraints that don’t allow you to continue studying on campus, we welcome you to complete your degree online. In both cases, your courses will directly transfer between your online and residential programs.
How can I experience the Cedarville community as an online student?
Online students are a valuable part of the vibrant Cedarville community. Through daily chapel and engagement with professors and classmates, you’ll have opportunities to plug into the Cedarville experience from wherever God has called you:
- Each day at 10 a.m. ET, you can tune in live to experience chapel alongside your campus community. In hearing truth from God’s Word each day, you’ll be challenged and strengthened in your walk with the Lord.
- In your classes, you’ll be able to deepen and refine your thinking about God’s Word with an iron-sharpens-iron community of believers. You’ll be taught by caring, Christian faculty who are personally dedicated to helping you succeed. They’ll pour into you not just as a student but also as a Christian and a future professional.
When are the start dates?
There are six start dates each year that you can choose from to begin your online studies:
- August
- October
- January
- March
- May
- June
What technology is required, and what if I have tech problems?
Ïã½¶Ö±²¥computer should meet these as outlined by IT. If you ever have questions or run into an issue, Cedarville’s IT team offers an extensive and individualized support through their . In addition, there is 24/7 support for Canvas, our learning management system.
What Can I Do With a Degree in Finance?
Ïã½¶Ö±²¥bachelor’s degree in finance from Cedarville will prepare you for careers such as:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Financial Advisor
- Banking Officer
- Asset Manager

Where Do Cedarville Finance Graduates Work?
Cedarville finance graduates have been offered positions at firms and corporations including:
- Accenture
- Cincinnati Insurance
- Edward Jones
- JPMorganChase
- LexisNexis
- Speedway
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Ready to combine your passion for finance with the flexibility to fit your life? Take the next step toward a meaningful career with an online program that’s shaped by a biblical worldview.
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Meet Ïã½¶Ö±²¥Program Contacts
Jeffrey Haymond, PhD
Dean, Robert W. Plaster School of Business; Professor of EconomicsContact
- SBCC 113
- 937-766-4442