BS in Finance

Finance

On Campus

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.

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You are the investment

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.

Program Statistics

100% Success Rate

Percentage of our 2022 program graduates who are employed, are pursuing graduate study or are starting their own companies six months after graduation.

16.8% In Demand

The projected percentage change in employment from 2021 to 2031 for finance manager jobs. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)

#7 100 Best Jobs

Financial manager is ranked #7 in 100 Best Jobs on U.S. News & World Report. It's also ranked #2 in Best Business Jobs. (2023)

Financial training for the real world

Our program is focused on real-world scenarios and experiential learning. 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.

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GAME Forum

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.

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Student-Managed Portfolio

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.

Learn more about the Student-Managed Portfolio

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Microlending Initiative

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.

Learn more about the Microlending Initiative

Experience What Being a Business Student is Like

Selfie of Suzeline Cadestin — Join Suzeline Cadestin ’26 as she shows you what it's like to be a finance major at Quinnipiac.

Are you interested in the finance world and wondering what the later years of college may look like? Follow Kodi Greenaway '22, a finance major, as she takes you through her day in this Quinnipiac Day in the Life video.

Prepare to navigate the world of finance

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.

Proven Network

With a university alumni network more than 50,000 strong, we have connections with thousands of employers around the world.

Aetna, a CVS Health Company, Underwriting Associate
American Express, Finance Manager
Bloomberg LP, Relation Manger
BNY Melon, Investment Consultant
Capital One, Commercial Real Estate
CVS Health, Financial Leadership Development Program
Deloitte, Financial Advisory Consultant
Ernst & Young LLP, Risk Advisory Consultant

First Derivatives, Financial Engineer
Goldman Sachs, Equity Research Analyst
Google, Sales Representative
Interactive Brokers, Internal Auditor
Morgan Stanley, Wealth Management
New York Life Real Estate Investors, Commercial Mortgage Analyst
Oracle, Enterprise Account Manager
Webster Bank, Consumer Loan Officer

Career Paths

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.

Career-Building Resources

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Design your career path

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.

Learn more about career development

In Their Own Words

Jake McCarthy ’19

Financial Advisor and Relationship Manager, Procyon Partners

“The staff did such an amazing job sourcing, assisting and preparing me to pursue a multitude of job opportunities prior to my graduation. I almost had too many options to choose from!”

The gold standard in finance

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.