Finance, B.S.
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The Bachelor of Science in Finance prepares students to make informed financial decisions that drive organizational success and create long-term value. Through the study of corporate finance, investments, financial markets, and risk management, students develop the analytical and quantitative skills needed to evaluate financial performance, assess investment opportunities, and solve complex business challenges. Graduates are prepared for careers in corporate finance, banking, financial planning, investment analysis, and related fields, as well as advanced professional study and industry credentials.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of a degree in Finance, students will:
- Understand valuation effects of financial decisions.
- Understand the risk-return relationship in decision-making.
- Use tools to calculate and measure financial outcomes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the accounting and business principles that support professional practice and CPA licensure requirements.
Accreditation
The Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership at Albertus Magnus College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. The IACBE grants accreditation for business-related and accounting programs that are equivalent to an education at the U.S. post-secondary degree level. Locations and delivery modes for program offerings are at the sole discretion of the Member. For a list of accredited programs please view the IACBE member status page.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED CORE (21 credits)
AC 161 - Financial Accounting
AC 162 - Managerial Accounting
BE 202 - Statistics for Business and Economics
BE 205 - Principles of Microeconomics
BE 334 - Business Law
MG 131 - Principles of Management
MKT 231 - Principles of Marketing
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (33 credits)
BE 135 - Business Communications
BE 204 - Principles of Macroeconomics
FIN 227 - The Stock Market
FIN 265 - Corporate Financial Management
FIN 322 - International Finance
FIN 325 - Money and Banking
AC 361 - Federal Income Taxation for Individuals
FIN 366 - Investment Analysis
FIN 380 - Finance Internship
MG 309 - Business Ethics
MG 391 - Business Capstone
*ADP students may substitute AC 261, BE 247 or FIN 220 for FIN 380