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Finance B.S.

Banking, Analysis, Finances, Loans, Securities and More

Ready to manage corporate investments and analyze asset allocation? Develop the crucial skills you need to succeed with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Learn investment skills that prepare you to understand the market’s role in asset valuation and the decisions of individual and institutional investors.

Many courses in this degree are offered online, providing students who have completed their core coursework (whether as transfers or in UHCL classrooms) the ability to take classes according to your schedule.

Enjoy an Excellent Education and Enriching Experiences

Many members of the College of Business faculty consult and serve on boards throughout the greater Houston area, which provides you necessary preparation for employment with top organizations in commercial banking, financial planning, investment banking, money management, insurance and real estate.

Interested students also have the opportunity to secure internships and/or participate in co-op programs through several partnering organizations and corporations in the area. Gain crucial experience in your field, receive academic credit, develop professional skills and make industry contacts to enhance your prospects of a full-time job upon graduation.

Finance students can easily get involved on campus with Beta Alpha Psi, the International Honorary Organization for Financial Information professionals, and the UHCL Accounting Association/Institute of Management Accounting Student Chapter. Both organizations provide excellent networking opportunities for students.

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Admission Requirements

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Degree Requirements

Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree at University of Houston-Clear Lake is crucial to planning out your education. The buttons below will allow you to view the full degree requirements and give you an understanding of your academic experience. If you are currently attending a community college in Texas, click on the "Transfer Guide" button to view what classes can be taken at your local community college, and transferred to UHCL to complete your degree.

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Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

Freshman Deadlines
Fall

Priority - July 15
Final - August 1
Spring

Priority - November 1
Final - December 1
Summer

Priority - March 1
Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1

Transfer Deadlines
Summer 2025

Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 21
Summer II Final - June 27
Fall 2025

Priority - August 1
Final - August 11
Returning UHCL Students - August 13
Spring 2026

Priority - December 1
Final - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 7

International Deadlines
Fall

Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by June 1

Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by July 15
Spring

Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by October 1

Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by December 15
Summer*

Freshman - Application Not Accepted for Summer Semester.

Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by May 1

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

About UHCL

Hybrid

Hybrid programs combine the flexibility and convenience of online learning with the benefits of in-person instruction.

Accreditations and Distinctions

The College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake holds both business and separate accounting accreditation with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Recognition by AACSB symbolizes the commitment to continuous improvement of educational quality, regional engagement with business partners, and the effectiveness of our societal impact. AACSB holds its member institutions to standards of excellence as interpreted by peer review teams, accreditation committees, and Board of Directors. Fewer than 1 percent of the business schools in the world, and only one other public university in the Houston region, have earned both business and separate accounting accreditation.