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Summary of This Program
Earn Your Bachelor’s in Finance
Learn to navigate the intricacies of financial markets with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Neumann University.
A finance bachelor’s prepares you to work in the lucrative field of finance and pursue careers in banking, financial planning, real estate, and more. With the in-depth expertise you’ll gain during this program, you’ll be able to grow businesses, help people make the best personal financial decisions, and more.
Our finance degree program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. It includes courses that simulate real-world experiences and give you a strong foundation in all aspects of finance, taught by professors with practical experience in the industry.
To round out your finance degree, you’ll complete two internships before graduating, giving you extensive work experience and professional connections.
You can also expand your finance bachelor’s with minors in fields like accounting, entrepreneurship, or real estate — our real estate minor even helps you qualify for licensure in real estate sales.
Located near Philadelphia, Neumann University can connect you with major financial and accounting firms looking for interns and new hires. You’ll have all the tools you need to begin building a thriving career in the world of finance.
Bachelor’s in Finance – Program Overview
Features
Outcomes
Required Courses
Tuition
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor's in Finance – Features
- Fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
- All finance majors are required to complete two internships.
- The average student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.
- Faculty have experience in the field and a variety of professional certifications (CFP, CPA, CMA, etc.).
- Our close proximity to Philadelphia means accessibility to well-known financial organizations.
Bachelor's in Finance – Learning Outcomes
In our finance degree program, you’ll: ·
- Demonstrate proficiency in and integrate the theory, policies, and procedures of finance, investing, and financial analysis and planning. You will also learn to analyze and solve problems in these topics and develop your critical thinking skills.
- Learn about finance professionals’ ethical responsibility to ensure that the financial information they provide is accurate and correct, and the importance of using ethical reasoning in decision-making.
- Work in diverse environments on team projects, service-learning experiences, and internships.
- Gain advanced written and oral communication skills, including appropriately citing resources in academic research.
Bachelor's in Finance – Required Courses
- ECON 200 Essentials of Economics 3 Credits
- MATH 103 College Algebra 3 Credits
- CIS 102 Introduction to Computer Science 3 Credits
- PHIL 202 Business Ethics 3 Credits
- Other NU Core Courses 29 Credits
- ECON 101 Introduction to Personal Finance 3 Credits
- ACT 103 Financial Accounting 3 Credits
- MGT 100 Principles of Management 3 Credits
- MKT 100 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
- CIS 220 Management Information Systems 3 Credits
- BUS 201 Business Statistics I 3 Credits
- BUS 202 Business Statistics II 3 Credits
- BUS 250 Business Communications 3 Credits
- BUS 309 Legal Aspects of Business 3 Credits
- BUS 394 Internship 3 Credits
- BUS 494 Internship 3 Credits
- ACT 104 Managerial Accounting 3 Credits
- ACT 210 Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credits
- ACT 406 Federal Taxation 3 Credits
- ACT 460 Senior Seminar 3 Credits
- ACT 480 Financial Statement Analysis and Fraud 3 Credits
- FIN 301 Principles of Financial Management 3 Credits
- FIN 307 Wealth Management 3 Credits
- FIN 317 Money and Banking 3 Credits
- FIN 324 International Finance and Economics 3 Credits
- FIN 427 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management 3 Credits
Bachelor's in Finance – Tuition
Tuition is based on the number of credits students are enrolled in. For more information, visit the Office of Financial Assistance.
Bachelor's in Finance – Admissions Requirements
For more information on the admissions requirements for this program, visit our admissions page.
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About the Program
What are the careers?
Graduates with a finance degree can find work in banking, financial planning, financial analysis, real estate, insurance, and more.
Potential job titles include financial...
What are the careers?
Graduates with a finance degree can find work in banking, financial planning, financial analysis, real estate, insurance, and more.
Potential job titles include financial planner, budget analyst, insurance adjuster, accountant, loan officer, commercial real estate agent, and many others.
What are the salaries?
Salaries in this field tend to be competitive, and the industry is expected to grow faster than usual. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage...
What are the salaries?
Salaries in this field tend to be competitive, and the industry is expected to grow faster than usual. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for business and financial occupations is $76,850. Some of the median salaries for people with a finance bachelor’s include:
· Accountants and auditors: $78,000
· Budget analysts: $82,260
· Financial analysts: $96,220
· Personal financial advisors: $95,390
· Real estate brokers: $62,190
Who are the employers?
Employers in this field include financial services firms, banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, government organizations, and corporate finance departments. You’ll find...
Who are the employers?
Employers in this field include financial services firms, banks, insurance companies, accounting firms, government organizations, and corporate finance departments. You’ll find major players in these fields within easy driving distance from Neumann, including Fidelity, Vanguard, J.P. Morgan, the headquarters of PNC Bank, Deloitte, the Federal Reserve of Philadelphia, and more.
What is the coursework like?
Our finance degree program supports a well-rounded education in the most essential aspects of finance, from accounting to business management and beyond.
Many finance...
What is the coursework like?
Our finance degree program supports a well-rounded education in the most essential aspects of finance, from accounting to business management and beyond.
Many finance major courses use hands-on experience to help you learn. For example, the investment course is built on personal experience, while the wealth management course has students simulate being a financial advisor.
Your classroom learning will be supplemented by two required internships.
What are the certification exams?
The exact certification exam you take — and whether you take a certification exam at all — will vary depending on the career you want.
Certifications in the finance...
What are the certification exams?
The exact certification exam you take — and whether you take a certification exam at all — will vary depending on the career you want.
Certifications in the finance section include Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Analyst, and more. Some certification exams may require additional education after you complete your bachelor’s degree.
What are other related programs at Neumann?
Neumann also offers a BS in business administration, which has a finance track. You may also be interested in pursuing a BS in accounting.
There are...
What are other related programs at Neumann?
Neumann also offers a BS in business administration, which has a finance track. You may also be interested in pursuing a BS in accounting.
There are several minors you can add to your finance degree, including in accounting, business administration, international business, and entrepreneurship.
If you want to learn about finance but are not interested in a finance major, you can instead pursue a finance minor.
WHERE NEUMANN BIOLOGY MAJORS ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL:
Employed:
- CVS Pharmacy
- EMG International
- Frontage Laboratories, Inc.
- QS Pharma
- Novo Nordisk
- Siemens
- Synchrogenix
- Teligent Pharma, Inc.
- Teva Pharmaceuticals
Graduate School:
- Drexel University
- Jefferson University
- Lock Haven University
- Neumann University
- PCOM
- Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- St. Joseph’s University
- University of Maryland School of Dentistry
- Villanova University
- West Chester University
