B.S.B.A. in Finance
Lawrence Township, USA
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 37,700 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Rider practices rolling admissions
** additional fees may apply
Introduction
Engage in cutting-edge research on financial markets, investments, and global business in this AACSB-accredited program.
Gain a broad understanding of how the financial system operates at one of only two NJ schools with dual AACSB accreditation, and learn from talented faculty who hold top credentials. Engage in cutting-edge research on financial markets, investments and global business.
The Finance major combines practical classroom training with internship opportunities to prepare students for a professional business career. Rider Finance majors find careers regionally and globally in business, industry, government service, and the non-profit sector. Career paths of our finance graduates include portfolio manager, financial analyst, banker, financial advisor, corporate financial manager, credit analyst, financial consultant and more.
Major concentrations
Choose from the following areas of specialization based on your career path of interest. Each concentration leads to a nationally recognized credential that will differentiate you in the job search process.
- Private wealth management
- Investment analysis
- Financial management
- Financial services marketing
Start strong to make it big
Build your skills in a co-op or internship and when you graduate, you will have the head-start you need to land your dream job. Past firms that have hired Rider graduates include Bloomberg, BlackRock, Dow Jones, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan Chase.
Program Outcome
A Finance graduate will demonstrate the ability to:
- Compare and contrast the characteristics, features, and uses of financial instruments from the corporate, investor, and government perspectives;
- Compute the value of stocks, bonds, and other financial securities using the appropriate valuation models;
- Calculate the returns and degree of risk associated with widely used investment strategies;
- Perform capital budgeting and other decision-making analyses in order to solve financial problems;
- Interpret the structure of financial markets and evaluate the role and functions of financial institutions within them.
Curriculum
Rider offers three main areas of specialization within the Finance major. All programs lead to nationally recognized professional credentials that align with student career goals and demonstrate competency in the industry.
For students interested in pursuing a career in Financial Advising we offer a Concentration in Private Wealth Management. This program prepares students to take the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam which is now part of the Series 7 exam prior to graduation.
The Concentration in Investment Analysis prepares students for a variety of careers in investments and corporate finance. The program includes courses for students who plan to take the Chartered Financial Analyst ® (CFA) Level 1 Exam.
The Concentration in Financial Management helps prepare students to take the Certified Management Accounting (CMA) examinations. This certification can be very worthwhile for those who intend to enter careers in Corporate Finance.
There are many options that can meet your specific needs: highly motivated students with multiple interests may specialize in two or more finance concentrations or double major (e.g., Business Analytics is a valuable supplement to Finance). Alternatively, students may choose a well-rounded exposure to the many facets of financial decision-making and forego any specific concentration.
Non-business majors can minor in Finance. Students can receive a non-business degree and at the same time acquire considerable business knowledge and skills from our Finance minor.
4-Year Plan
The following educational plan is provided as a sample only. Rider students who do not declare a major during their freshman year; who are in a Continuing Education Program; who change their major; or those who transfer to Rider may follow a different plan to ensure timely graduation. Each student, with guidance from his or her academic advisor, will develop a personalized educational plan.
Year 1 Fall Semester
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1 CIS 185 Information Systems Essentials and CBA 110 Business in Action can be taken in the Fall or Spring of Year 1.
2 Students may be required to take MSD 104 Intro to Quantitative Methods based on placement. MSD 104 counts as a 3-credit Free Elective.
3 Students must take four liberal arts electives; 3 credits must be in Natural Science, 3 credits must be in Social Science, 3 credits must be in Humanities, and 3 credits can be any course offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.
4 Students are required to complete 6 credits of International Business Electives which can be fulfilled as major courses (FIN 308) or free electives.
5 FIN 307 Financial Markets and Institutions, FIN 309 Intermediate Corporate Finance, and FIN 312 Investments can be taken in Fall or Spring of Year 3 or Year 4. Finance majors with a Concentration may be able to take FIN 305 during the Spring of Year 2.
3-Year Plan
The following educational plan is provided as a sample only. Rider students who do not declare a major during their freshman year; who are in a Continuing Education Program; who change their major; or those who transfer to Rider may follow a different plan to ensure timely graduation. Each student, with guidance from his or her academic advisor, will develop a personalized educational plan.
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*Students are required to complete 6 credits of International Business Electives which can be fulfilled as major course electives (FIN 308 International Finance) or free elective courses.
Notes:
- This accelerated plan assumes no AP or other credits were transferred into Rider University.
- Business Honors students will have a different sequence.
- Students may be required to take MSD 104 Intro to Quantitative Methods based on placement. MSD 104 counts as a 3-credit Free Elective.
- Students must take four liberal arts electives; 3 credits must be in Natural Science, 3 credits must be in Social Science, 3 credits must be in Humanities, and 3 credits can be any course offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Students are strongly suggested to complete a credit-bearing experiential course (e.g., internship, co-op, study tour, study abroad, FIN 399 or FIN 491).
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
At Rider, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all, and our aid packages are no exception. In fact, 99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid. Let us work closely with you and your family to find scholarships and aid that are right for you.
99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid | $21.8 Average student assistance package | $71.2 million Total institutional funds awarded by Rider for the 21–22 school year |
Career Opportunities
Finance majors find careers regionally and globally in business, industry, government service, and the nonprofit sector.
Common careers:
- Portfolio manager
- Financial analyst
- Banker
- Financial Advisor
- Corporate financial manager
- Credit analyst
- Financial consultant
Accreditations
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