Finance, BS

Bachelor of Science in Finance

This program is offered on Main Campus and online.

Normal Time to Completion: Four Years

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Finance program will develop the skills necessary to analyze financial situations, determine potential problems, and implement workable solutions. Through case studies, students will gain knowledge of the cultural, global, and ethical environments in which businesses operate. Students will also gain crucial foundational knowledge in the areas of mathematics and quantitative methods necessary to effectively analyze business and investment decisions. Graduates will be eligible to pursue careers in corporate finance, investment and portfolio management, wealth management, personal finance, consumer or commercial banking, public finance, investment banking, management consulting, and international finance. Graduates may go on to study finance at the graduate level. This degree program is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

B.S. in Finance Program Outcomes

1. Financial Management - Students will develop theoretical and practical financial knowledge supported by the appropriate use of analytical and quantitative techniques to enable them to perform successfully in finance-related fields.
2. Financial Policy Making - Students will evaluate market and organizational needs for developing, strengthening, and implementing corporate governance and dividend policy making practices.
3. Strategic Financial Planning - Students will identify, synthesize and integrate relevant business, finance and regulatory concepts to assist in providing innovative solutions to complex strategic and organizational challenges.
4. Business Ethics - Students will examine and apply ethical and professional behaviors and standards to contemporary business situations.
5. Communication - Students will communicate professionally using written and/or oral skills essential to success in the business environment.
6. Fundamental Business Concepts- Students will demonstrate the ability to apply the fundamental concepts of management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics in a business environment.