
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Loretto, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Earn a High-Demand Finance Degree from Saint Francis University
Our Finance program will provide you with the critical knowledge base of accounting, corporate finance, and investments, then build on that foundation with advanced courses in financial management and portfolio management. Courses taught by expert scholars and top executives will prepare you to meet the demands of this growing industry.
The Finance program is housed in the Shields School of Business and affords you every opportunity to obtain a student-centric and values-based business education. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge, skills, confidence, and experience needed to succeed personally and professionally.
- Accredited program through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)
- Real-world resume-building opportunities alongside top executives are woven throughout your curriculum
- Test your skills through the Society of Economic Analysis, the Investment Club, or Enactus
The SFU Learning Experience
You'll advance your critical thinking and decision-making skills while working closely with your classmates in small group settings. Working with peers, you will analyze business opportunities to identify those that create value. Courses will help you build appreciation for both the art and the science of managing resources on both a personal and corporate level.
Get Hands-on Finance Experience
The Saint Francis University Investment Club manages a stock portfolio that has grown an initial donation of $10,000 into approximately $100,000. Students interested in a career in Finance gain real-world experiences, investing with the Investment Club and lending money through the Francis Fund.
Curriculum
Your finance education begins with a foundation in accounting, corporate finance, and investments. Establishing a base in these areas will assist you in excelling in advanced courses such as financial management, portfolio management, and other current topics in finance. In addition, you will complete your finance education knowing how to perform sophisticated cost-benefit analyses that will propel you towards a successful career.
In our Finance program, you’ll focus on both personal investing and financial management related to the raising and investing of capital consistent with the goals of an organization. You will also:
- Develop knowledge and problem-solving skills in corporate finance, investments, financial markets, international finance, and private wealth management
- Learn to solve problems using quantitative methods
- Apply theory and skills to practical applications, including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, investment management, capital budgeting, and risk management
- Understand how legal, regulatory, and ethical environments affect business decision-making
Year 1
Fall
- ACCT101 Financial Accounting 3
- ECON101 Principles of Economics I 3
- RLST105 Franciscan Goals for Today 3
- HIST_ELECT History Course at 100 or 200 level 3
- CORE113 First-Year Seminar 3
- CORE103 Community Enrichment (Fall - 6) 0
Spring
- ACCT102 Managerial Accounting 3
- ECON102 Principles of Economics II 3
- BUS101 Business in a Global Society 3
- SCI_ELECT Science Elective 3
- WRIT102 Research Writing 3
- CORE104 Community Enrichment (Spring- 6) 0
Year 2
Fall
- FIN202 Finance 3
- ACCT201 Intermediate Accounting I 3
- MGMT101 Principles of Management 3
- MATH111 MATH101 or higher (MATH111 recommended) 3
- LIT104 Intro to Literature 3
Spring
- MKTG101 Marketing 3
- ACCT202 Intermediate Accounting II 3
- COMM208 Writing & Communicating in Bus 3
- IS_ELECT IS ELECTIVE 3
- PHIL205 Discovering Philosophy 3
- LANG_ELECT Language at 102 level or higher 3
Year 3
Fall
- FIN310 Principles of Investments 3
- BUSA311 Desc, Pred Analytics for Bus or STAT301 3
- MGMT102 Production/Operations Management 3
- BLAW_ELECT Business Law Elective 3
- SSCI_ELECT Soc Sci Elective (PLSC, PSCY101, or SOC) 3
- EXAM301 Writing Competency Exam 0
Spring
- FIN_ADV Adv Fin Mgmt or Inv Analysis FIN324 or FIN325 3
- FIN_ELECT Finance Elective 3
- BUSA103 Advanced Excel with Bus Apps 3
- COMM103 Public Speaking 3
- FNAR_ELECT Fine Arts Elective Y 3
- FREE_3 3 Credit Free Elective 3
Year 4
Fall
- FIN405 Finance Seminar 3
- MGMT401 Strategic Management 3
- PHIL313 Business Ethics 3
- FREE_3 3 Credit Free Elective 3
- FREE_3 3 Credit Free Elective 3
- FREE_2 2 Credit Free Elective 2
Spring
- FIN402 International Trade and Finance 3
- FIN_ELECT Finance Elective 3
- CORE407 Senior Keystone 3
- FREE_3 3 Credit Free Elective 3
- FREE_3 3 Credit Free Elective 3
Program Outcome
The Shields School of Business will graduate students who have the knowledge, skills, love of learning, confidence, drive, and ethical and moral values needed to be spiritually fulfilled in life and success in professional careers.
Upon completion of this program, students are able to:
- Demonstrate, in the Spirit of Saint Francis in the Marketplace, knowledge of the ethical value choices and responsibilities of businesses and business leaders.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles in business in the functional areas of accounting, information systems, finance, management, and marketing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the legal, social, and economic environments of business.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the global dimension of business.
- Integrate the functional areas of business in the process of decision-making.
- Demonstrate the ability to professionally communicate.
Career Opportunities
As our service-based economy expands, there is an increasing need for trained professionals to manage and oversee the financial decisions of all types of organizations. Finance is designed for students who seek careers in the financial services industry, such as investment and commercial banking; careers in corporate finance or real estate; and/or other areas of the business world.
Our graduates have gone on to work for Fortune 500 companies all over the country. A Saint Francis University Finance degree can prepare you to excel in fields such as corporate finance, commercial and investment banking, financial planning, financial analysis, and risk management.
Consider these careers in finance:
- Financial or Budget Analysts
- Personal Financial Advisors and Financial Managers
- Loan Officers and Credit Analysts
- Real Estate Brokers and Real Estate Sales Agents
- Stock Brokers and Investment Bankers
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