Bachelor of Science in Finance
Launch a Rewarding Career with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
The field of financial services is growing and complex. Businesses, nonprofit organizations and government agencies need professionals who have both the financial knowledge and critical thinking skills to analyze data and make fiscal decisions. These skills, which you’ll develop as a Finance major at Felician University, will put you in high demand.
What can you do with a finance degree? Our career-focused program prepares you to thrive in the lucrative and evolving finance field. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and ability to manage money in areas such as investments, corporate finance, international financial management, and financial institutions and markets.
What you will learn as a Finance major
Your Finance classes will help you develop core competencies in financial literacy, critical reasoning, and analytics. You’ll learn about financial management, including both business and personal finances, as well as how to navigate the financial markets through understanding and valuations of stocks and bonds.
Embedded within your Finance classes in Investment Analysis/Portfolio Management, Corporate Valuations/Mergers & Acquisitions, and Global Finance is our new Finance Lab, which you’ll utilize to gain experience with the tools you will need to be successful in the finance field. Mock investment portfolio management and monitoring and a Bloomberg certification program add value to your bachelor’s degree in Finance by providing experience in real-world scenarios and industry credentials that help you stand out in the job market.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance at a Glance
Average Class Size: 14
Formats Offered: Face to face
Total Credit Hours: 120
100% of Incoming First-Year Students Receive a Scholarship or Grant
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Why Choose a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance at Felician?
As a student in Felician’s Bachelor of Science in Finance, you’ll engage, learn, and develop the skills necessary to fulfill your potential. You’ll put your knowledge into practice using our new state-of-the-art Finance Lab in your finance classes, and through internship opportunities, which are numerous in nearby New York City. Our expert faculty build on your Franciscan values to prepare you to be an ethical and skilled finance professional who will be successful in the business world.
Learn from expert faculty in your Finance classes
Finance major faculty are experienced financial professionals and educators who understand the challenges of today’s workplace. Many also hold professional certifications such as CPA, CISA, and CRP. They bring their expertise in mergers & acquisitions, corporate valuations, investment banking, and trading to the classroom to prepare you for a successful career.
Benefit from our location near NYC
As a student in our bachelor’s degree in Finance, you’ll have abundant opportunities for experiential learning and internships, thanks to our location in New Jersey, just 10 miles outside of NYC. You’ll also be a quick drive or train ride away from exciting events and cultural centers, the hustle and bustle of Wall Street and historical landmarks to explore and expand your worldview.
Access first-class facilities
Develop your skills with hands-on experiences in our new state-of-the-art Finance Lab, featuring 16 Bloomberg terminals, the same platform being used by industry and finance managers in the world’s leading banks and finance corporations. As a Finance major, you’ll utilize these terminals in your Finance classes to access financial information systems, live market data, and current news/events, as well as insights from leading experts in the field.
What Can I Do with a Bachelor of Science in Finance?
You may be wondering, what can you do with a finance degree? The short answer is that your finance classes will prepare you for a career in a variety of settings. The skills you develop in Felician’s Bachelor of Science in Finance—data analysis, critical thinking, communication, and ethical decision-making—are highly sought after by employers.
As a Finance major, you can launch a financially and intellectually rewarding career in banking, corporate finance, financial services, or investments. You’ll be well-equipped for roles such as:
- Auditor
- Budget analyst
- Commercial banker
- Cost estimator
- Financial analyst
- Financial examiner
- Investment banking analyst
- Loan officer
Career outlook for Finance majors
As the financial services industry evolves, the need for professionals who can apply financial knowledge and analytical skills to make decisions is on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of financial analysts and financial examiners is projected to grow faster than average from 2021 to 2031. Salaries in the finance industry vary by role, but many offer a median annual salary of over $80,000 with a growth potential of over $100,000 as you gain experience.
How Do I Get Started in the Bachelor of Science in Finance at Felician?
The first step toward your career in finance is completing our undergraduate application. We accept applications for our Bachelor of Science in Finance on an ongoing basis throughout the year. If you have any questions about the application process, your Finance classes or student life at Felician, please contact our Office of Admissions.
Every first-year student at Felician receives some sort of scholarship or grant. You’re automatically considered for financial aid when you are admitted. If you have any questions about financial aid, including assistance with filling out the FAFSA, please contact Student Financial Services.
