Pauline Said:

Online finance degree?

We Answered:

I would say ney, as you said it your self it looks a little bit fake to employers, but if you do not have time for real college life then you got to do it.

Anna Said:

has anyone ever obtained a good job w/ an online finance degree? how much weight does this have as opposed to?

We Answered:

These days there is less and less of an emphasis whether the degree is on line or on campus. I took classes in both and that actually helped me because in fact some schools require that you must take at least one online course before you graduate.

Katrina Said:

Ashworth or Penn Foster for online finance degree?

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I don't know about Ashworth but Penn Foster is one I am enrolled in now and let me tell you I have gone thru half of my books now and am just now actually getting started on the books that relate to medical transcription. If I could do it over again I would have gone with someone else.

Valerie Said:

Would UMUC be a good online college to get a degree in Finance?

We Answered:

It looks like UMUC would be a fine college to earn a degree in Finance. I did a quick search on eLearners, which is a resource site with information about online schools and here is what I found:

http://www.elearners.com/online-degree/6…

So, it looks like UMUC is properly accredited by high-quality accreditation agencies. Additionally, it's a public higher education college as well, so that adds a bit more clout. The institution most likely develops their online curriculum to be equally as rigorous as on-campus classes. I did a quick google search and people seem to have positive reviews of it as well. UMUC has also been doing online education for a while, so they've developed a good online program, as far as resources are concerned. However, if you want to look at other online programs in finance, you can look on eLearners and then use it compare it to UMUC's program.
http://www.elearners.com/online-degrees/…

As far as being hired, a degree does not guarantee that you would or would not be hired. However, there is no reason why you would not be hired, beyond a specific person's own bias thoughts. Because online education has developed a lot in the past 20 years, more and more employers are recognizing that online degrees are legitimate. The finance degree you'd be earning is properly accredited and you are learning the skills of finance. If you're worried about being hired, take on some internships and boost your resume while you're obtaining a degree.

Hope that helps.
Good luck!

Jack Said:

Will anybody hire me with a online degree in finance?

We Answered:

You should definitely consider attending an online college. Although some might say an online degree will be easier to earn, or will not be respected by employers, that is simply not the case.

Your degree will be identical to the degree conferred upon traditional brick-and-mortar students... and as an online student myself, I can assure you, the programs are every bit as rigorous!

Dozens of well-known, respected universities ranked in the Top 100 by U.S. News offer online programs (Penn State, Syracuse, Boston U, University of Illinois, and so on). Even Ivy League universities are catching on... Harvard University offers online classes through their Extension School.

Personally, I would advise against attending any college that is synonymous with online learning. Attend a well-established university that also has a campus program. State schools often have the best tuition rates and people don't immediately think of online learning when you say you earned your degree at the University of Illinois or UMass.

The best feature of an online degree is flexibility. I have attended traditional classes and online classes, and I prefer the online format. As an online student, I am able to work full-time and carry a full-time course load. You can also afford to be picky about your program of study. There are literally hundreds of colleges offering online programs.

In terms of academics, as I mentioned previously, classes are every bit as challenging as traditional classes. In fact, I would say I work harder as an online student than I ever did when I was attending night classes. Also, if you shop around, online colleges can be more economical than traditional schools.

Again, steer clear of schools that many consider to be for-profit (relatively new schools that offer mostly online classes). These types of schools are synoymous with online learning... and your resume will look much better with Penn State, University of Illinois, Syracuse, University of Massachusetts, and so on.

Also, in terms of cost, remember, just because you are taking online classes doesn't mean you aren't eligible for financial aid. If you are enrolled in a degree program and attending at least half-time, you are generally eligible for financial aid. It's how I've financed my entire education!

Jessie Said:

Finance or Accounting online degree- what is more useful?

We Answered:

Finance is probably more useful for you.

Accounting tends to focus on how to classify information. Finance focuses on how to make inteligent decisions in allocating, borrowing, investing, and utilizing cash and other assets. As a decision maker in a business, finance will help you make better decisions. Of course there is usually a minimal amount of accounting study involved in a finance degree, and these fundamentals should prove somewhat helpful in discussing matters with your book keepers. I would also reccomend that you take a tax-accounting class, something very useful that is usually not taken by finance majors. As for a bookeeping certificate, I wouldn't waste your time.