Bachelor's in Finance
About the Finance Program
The finance program will introduce students to varied facets of corporate finance, international finance, investments, financial institutions and financial planning. Since all classes are taught by full-time faculty, students will be exposed to a high rigor of instruction but in a smaller class size that allows for more individualized interaction between students and faculty. The finance program is designed to equip students with analytical and theoretical tools that have real-world application and which can be integrated with related fields including statistics, economics, and mathematics. Students also have opportunities to broaden their business education by minoring in well- recognized areas including accounting, information systems, economics and actuarial science.
What Can I Do With a Finance Degree?
If you are looking for a rewarding career as a financial decision-maker for businesses, government or individuals, a finance degree is the right choice for you. SRU’s finance program will equip you with the professional knowledge and analytical skills necessary for a successful career. Through our program, students will acquire the essential knowledge for public and private sector jobs, including those with commercial banks, investment firms, brokerage firms, consulting firms, insurance companies, real estate agencies, and government agencies. The National Association of Colleges and Employers consistently ranks finance as the most sought after bachelor-seeking business degree with an average starting salary of $64,900 (in 2024). The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the employment of Personal Financial Advisors – with a median salary of $95,000 – will grow by 13%, while that of Financial Analysts – with a median salary of $96,000 – will grow by 8% between now and 2032.
Why Choose a Finance Degree?
- Small Class Sizes
The average class size at SRU is 25, providing students a more individualized classroom experience. - Experienced Faculty
Students are taught by full-time faculty members with doctoral degrees, not graduate assistants, who bring real-life examples, research and/or industry experiences to enhance the learning experience. - Support and Guidance
Every undergraduate is assigned an academic adviser within the major to guide them through the program of study and help them make decisions about educational and career goals. - Business School Accreditation
All degree programs within the School of Business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Only 5% of business schools globally are accredited by AACSB. Accreditation means that our business programs meet or exceed the industry standards developed by experts in higher education. - Real-life Applications
Upper-level finance courses will provide students with real-life applications and data analysis tools to make informed financial decisions for their professional careers and personal lives. Students also have the opportunity to manage a real-money student investment fund and join the annual field trips to New York and Washington D.C.
