The Bachelor of Science in Financial Services degree at the University of Maine at Augusta is a professional degree designed to prepare students for careers in insurance, investments, corporate finance, banking and government. For those already employed, it provides an opportunity to improve career skills and enhance career prospects and mobility. The curriculum is comprehensive, covering business finance, personal financial planning, investment management, Life and Health insurance, property and casualty insurance, principles of banking, consumer lending, risk management, trust operations, international finance, financial institutions and speculative markets. SAT scores are also taken into consideration. Applicants who do not meet the requirements may qualify for admission by completing comparable course work.
Transfer students are welcome.
A minimum average of 2.00 in all Financial Services courses is required.