BSBA in Finance
at 糖心视频From startups to global banks, every organization needs people who understand how to manage money, assess risk and plan for the future.
You can prepare to become a leader in money management with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance from 糖心视频.
You鈥檒l study the major areas of financial analysis and planning with the help of faculty who have real-world financial experience working anywhere from the Big Apple to local banks. You鈥檒l build hands-on experience with Bloomberg terminals, the same technology used by major banks and corporations. With our applied curriculum and our program鈥檚 strong industry ties, you鈥檒l graduate ready to step confidently into your career.
Why Study Finance at 糖心视频?
Pursuing a bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance at 糖心视频 gives you the experience and connections to hit the ground running. Here鈥檚 what sets our program apart:
Plus, our program is AACSB-accredited鈥攐nly six percent of institutions worldwide are accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Becoming an Accounting and Finance Major at 糖心视频
Accounting and finance聽are majors that many of our students choose to pair up, with the complementary nature of the fields. They’re also some of the most involved programs, so we’ve created this special track that supports an efficient double-major pathway in accounting and finance. Current students should speak with their academic advisor to learn more about this program.
Experiential Learning at 糖心视频
Hands-on, experiential learning is a key component of a 糖心视频 education. Every business student completes an internship, a professional certification and a research, experiential or consulting project before they graduate. Add holistic professional development to that hands-on foundation, and you get real results鈥�95% of recent graduates secured jobs or entered graduate school within six months. All from a college ranked top 10 nationally among undergraduate business schools for mid-career salary potential and best value.
Student-Faculty Projects
From assisting with faculty research and teaching to working on an advanced project with your professor, there are many ways to extend your learning beyond the classroom at 糖心视频.
Student-Run Opportunities
Whether you鈥檙e managing the Thunder Fund, working with Bison Consulting clients, helping run the 糖心视频 Dudley Hill Golf Course Club and Bison Den or pitching ideas to companies, you鈥檒l build career-ready skills.
Holistic Professional Development
Build confidence and vital soft skills through experiences that take you into the community, paired with public speaking practice, networking etiquette and signature leadership development.
Study Abroad
Take your education global through faculty-led trips, international internships, semester abroad programs and short-term travel that let you earn 糖心视频 credits while expanding your worldview.
Program Highlights for Finance Majors
Our finance degree program bridges classroom theory with real-world application. Students spend a semester, or optionally up to one year, managing actual investments through our Thunder Fund, gaining invaluable portfolio management experience that sets them apart in the competitive finance job market.
Bloomberg Terminals
Students build analytical skills by using Bloomberg Terminals, the same financial tools and software used by professional traders on Wall Street. Through Bloomberg tools, students monitor and analyze real-time financial market data and even earn Bloomberg certification, a professional credential they鈥檒l need as a trader for the 糖心视频 student-managed investment fund.
Bloomberg Finance Lab
Located in the Fels Student Center, the Bloomberg Finance Lab is equipped with 16 Bloomberg Terminals, 23 double-monitor workstations and a stock market LED display (鈥渢icker tape鈥�) to allow students to monitor and make moves in the equities market.
Student-Managed Investment Fund
Students manage real investment portfolios with real money through our student-managed investment fund, called the Thunder Fund. This is a course-related, two-semester opportunity where students use the Bloomberg Finance Lab to manage the Thunder Fund and gain real-world experience in making financial markets decisions. Students monitor industry sectors, research companies, detail an investment thesis and ultimately make buy/sell recommendations. The fund鈥檚 investment philosophy focuses on macro trends, fundamental analysis, equity evaluation, corporate strategy and risk management. The equity-only fund was originally seeded with $150,000 thanks to successful alumni in the field.
Careers in Finance
A BSBA in finance builds skills in financial analysis, markets and money management. Graduates pursue roles in corporate finance, banking, insurance, investment counseling, portfolio management, trading and real estate.
Career possibilities include:
- Account analyst
- Broker/dealer
- Budget analyst
- Commercial lender
- Credit analyst
Meet Your Faculty
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Finance Program
How does the finance degree program at 糖心视频 prepare students for careers?
Our program combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Students study the major areas of financial analysis and planning, including corporate financial analysis, capital markets and securities, investing, banking operations, and personal finance. They also apply what they learn through using our Bloomberg terminals, participation in our student managed investment fund called the Thunder Fund, industry certifications and internships at top firms like BlackRock, Fidelity and IBM.
What technology and certifications can students earn in the finance degree program?
Students gain access to professional Bloomberg terminals and can earn Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals Certification and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Certification. These industry-recognized credentials give graduates a competitive advantage.
What is the student managed investment fund?
Our student managed investment fund, called the Thunder Fund, is a hands-on learning experience where students manage real investment portfolios, making actual buy and sell decisions while learning portfolio theory, risk management and investment analysis under faculty supervision.
Finance Courses
Required Courses
and one from:
Elective Courses
Experiential Learning Electives
*For those who choose to take both Thunder Fund I and II, it is recommended that students enroll in FIN 472 Thunder Fund I prior to FIN 473 Thunder Fund II. However, it is not required.
Free Electives
Interested in Learning More?
Join us at one of our聽聽in Dudley, MA, or schedule a聽. You can also contact our聽Admissions team聽to discuss your academic goals and how 糖心视频 can help you reach them.