Whether you’re drawn to Wall Street and the high impact world of securities analysis, or aspire to a career in corporate financial management, managing alternative asset investments, or personal financial advising, a finance degree is the first step toward achieving your professional goals.
The BS in Finance program prepares students for successful careers in corporate financial management, wealth management and financial technology and innovation. Our core curriculum covers much of the material required by the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute’s Level I exam, and in conjunction with our state-of-the-art facilities, students will become familiar with the analytical tools they'll leverage to manage assets, formulate budgets, project future earnings and assess valuation in small or large organizations.
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Our program is focused on real-world scenarios and experiential learning. From their first day on campus, students will have access to the Terry W. Goodwin ‘67 Financial Technology Center, where they can conduct trading simulations, develop financial models and analyze historic and real-time economic data as part of classroom or club activities.
If you’re interested in exploring extracurricular opportunities related to finance, you can join Quinnipiac’s Student Investment Club, which hosts speakers and sponsors investment challenges that help develop crucial networking and leadership skills.
Leadership and educational opportunities come from participating in the world's largest student-run financial conference, the Global Asset Management Education (GAME) Forum, as well as the CFA's Investment Research Challenge, the Microlending Initiative, the Student Managed Portfolio and the Bloomberg and Rotman Trading Competitions.
The largest student-run financial conference in the world, Quinnipiac’s Global Asset Management Education Forum offers participants the rarest of opportunities: to discuss and debate financial best practices with world-renowned industry leaders.
The Student-Managed Portfolio gives undergraduate finance majors the rare opportunity to develop investment strategies and apply portfolio management techniques with real funds as they seek to outperform the market and prepare for a career in finance. Every decision is made by students with mentorship from industry-leading faculty.
Quinnipiac issues small loans of up to $1,000 alongside consulting services to entrepreneurs and small businesses through local community and international partnerships. As students manage the underwriting and approval of the loans, they have the rare opportunity to develop strategies and apply management techniques with real funds in preparation for their careers.
The Innovation Hub provides students with a uniquely collaborative and interdisciplinary opportunity by bringing together the university’s innovation ecosystem. It delivers dedicated spaces — physical ones and virtual ones — that spark exciting new ways to create 21st-century solutions and act as an incubator for entrepreneurial pursuits across the university.
Internships play a significant role in building a professional demeanor and making contacts in and around the finance industry. Thanks to a deep network of partnerships and our close proximity to New York and Boston, our students have an opportunity to intern with some of the most respected companies and organizations in the surrounding area.
The first impressions our students give are lasting ones, and the companies they intern for recognize them for their work ethic, adaptability and creativity. In many cases, they are offered full-time positions by the end of their internships, or upon graduation.
With a university alumni network more than 50,000 strong, we have connections with thousands of employers around the world.
Avg. Salary $131,710
Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They create financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.
Avg. Salary $87,850
Personal financial advisers provide advice on investments, insurance, mortgages, college savings, estate planning, taxes, and retirement to help individuals manage their finances.
Avg. Salary $85,660
Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments. They work in banks, pension funds, mutual funds, securities firms, insurance companies, and other businesses.
Avg. Salary $81,090
Financial examiners ensure compliance with laws governing financial institutions and transactions. They review balance sheets, evaluate the risk level of loans, and assess bank management.
Avg. Salary $76,540
Budget analysts help public and private institutions organize their finances. They prepare budget reports and monitor institutional spending.
Avg. Salary $79,888
A wealth management adviser or wealth manager is a type of financial adviser who utilizes the spectrum of financial disciplines available, such as financial and investment advice, legal or estate planning, accounting, and tax services, and retirement planning, to manage an affluent client's wealth.
With an abundance of career-focused information and resources, the career advisers within the School of Business support students as they expand their professional networks and attract the attention of prestigious employers.
Our finance program’s curriculum meets the highest standards required by the finance world, and covers material required by the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute’s Level I exam.
Thanks to a special university affiliation with the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute, you’ll have access to the kinds of resources utilized by veteran investment management professionals. Whether or not you are interested in pursuing chartered financial analyst designation in the future, these resources advance your knowledge of the standards, principles and practices of the field.
Enrollment and number of graduates
Number of finance program graduates:
Student enrollment in finance in 2018–19: 328
Retention and graduation rates
Median starting salary for finance program graduates: $71,500
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.