Finance - Major

The B.S. in Finance will offer the student a well-rounded education central to Nazareth’s mission and will enable the student to develop skills necessary for the pursuit of a meaningful career in finance. Further, the major will remain consistent with the Mission of the School of Business and Leadership to prepare the students to become responsible leaders with the ability to contribute sustainable value for both business and society. The objective of the Finance program is to prepare students for a professional career in a variety of finance concentrations. Students interested in the field of financial planning have the option of adding the CFP Board approved Financial Planning  minor.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will effectively utilize various business disciplines in addressing financial problems and opportunities.
2. Students will be able to apply the principles of corporate finance, ethics, and investment management to optimize organizational objectives.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to assess economic and business climate factors that impact financial performance.
4. Students will demonstrate a high level of professional, interpersonal, presentation, visual and written communication skills.

Completion of a B.S. in Finance requires a minimum GPA of 2.7 in all coursework required for the Finance major, as well as an overall GPA of 2.7. Note - Finance majors are not able to double major in Business Leadership. Courses ECO*330, ECO*332 and FIN*430 must be taken at Nazareth.