BS Finance at University of Idaho

Programme overview

In today’s volatile marketplace, people and organizations — from start-ups to nonprofits to large corporations — rely on professionals to help them manage their finances and investments wisely. In this program, you will learn how to develop business and personal financial strategies that are both ethical and effective. You will gain experience through hands-on programs that simulate real business situations.

Faculty: College of Business and Economics | Department: Business | Duration: 4 years, 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include ACCT 3150 Intermediate Financial Accounting I; FIN 3020 Intermediate Financial Management; FIN 4070 Financial Institutions; FIN 4090 Problems in Financial Management; FIN 4350 Financial Management and Sustainability; PGA 1030 Introduction to PGA Golf Management.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Financial and Investment Analysts; Personal Financial Advisors; Credit Analysts; Financial Risk Specialists; Budget Analysts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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