Finance, B.S.

Note: This program is being phased out and is no longer accepting new students.

The Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Saint Francis will prepare you with the specialized knowledge and skills to serve the complex demands of a rapidly changing business environment. Corporations rely on finance experts to ensure that the firm’s long-term investment activities provide a return for the firm, the financial costs related to those investment decisions are minimized, and to ensure that the firm has the correct financial resources to operate. Financial experts also play an important role in the financial markets by evaluating individual securities and developing portfolios that manage the trade-off between risk and return. The finance program at the University of Saint Francis provides you with a solid finance background that will prepare you to begin your career in the field of finance.

Student Learning Outcomes

To accomplish this mission, graduates of the Bachelor of Science will acquire the skills described in the following outcomes:

1. Students make decisions informed by ethical models and Franciscan values
2. Students demonstrate effective business communication utilizing technology
3. Students demonstrate mastery of professional competencies
4. Students develop problem-solving skills through experiential learning
5. Students demonstrate effective skills in the field of finance
6. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the various functional areas of finance

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Finance requires 120 credit hours which includes:

• 36 credit hours general education courses
• 51 credit hours business core
• 24 credit hours for major
• 9 credit hours for electives