Why study finance at Oregon State University?
When you delve into the world of finance, you will be working to create endless strategies. From accounting, risk assessment and financial planning, OSU's finance program will open doors for you to explore a variety of career paths.
- OSU’s reputable College of Business is home to finance programs that are part of the Chartered Financial Analyst. Through your studies, you will gain the tools to prepare for careers in banking, accountancy, analytics, management and more.
- Join OSU’s student-led Investment Group where you will work with a team to analyze and manage financial portfolios. Here, you will not only gain first-hand investment work, but you will network with businesses and create connections before you graduate.
- If you are interested in anything from banking to financial markets, take advantage of Oregon State’s finance club and collaborate with fellow finance students. Here, you will work together to develop skills in trading and making investments.
Program choices
Find out more about your course options by selecting a course level.
- English course
- International Year One
- Undergraduate Transfer Program
- International Direct
- Undergraduate Degree
English course
Leads to: University preparation program or degree
Typical entry requirements: High school diploma required
Length of course: From 1 term
- Improve your languages skills while adapting to the US culture.
- Prepares your for university study in the US.
International Year One
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus high school diploma, GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Length of course: From 3 terms
- Begin earning credits toward your degree, even if you don't meet the requirements for direct entry.
- Receive additional support to successfully complete the first year of your bachelor's program.
- Graduate in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
Undergraduate Transfer Program
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.0, plus minimum 12 semester credits, college GPA 2.25 out of 4.0
Length of course: From 1 term
- Transfer college or university-level credits from previous courses.
- Receive an estimate of transferable credits towards your degree before you start your program.
- Additional academic, language and cultural support to help you adjust to a US environment.
International Direct
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 6.0, plus high school diploma, GPA 3.0 out of 4.0
Length of course: 4 years
- Enter the university as a degree-seeking student who meet the academic and English language requirements for their degree program.
- Comprehensive support and services to all international students at the undergraduate level to ensure success in their first terms on campus.
Undergraduate Degree
- To apply for direct entry to an undergraduate degree at Oregon State University: If you are working with an education counsellor please contact them to make an application. Otherwise, please visit the university website.