Finance
A degree in Finance gives you the power to shape the future of business鈥攚hether it鈥檚 helping a company grow, guiding individuals to financial freedom, or managing investments that drive global impact. With a strong foundation in financial analysis, strategy, and decision-making, you鈥檒l be prepared for a wide range of careers in corporate finance, investment management, fintech, and beyond. As the world becomes more interconnected and data-driven, finance professionals who can think critically, solve complex problems, and make ethical decisions are in high demand.
Why Study Finance at the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business?
Finance majors will learn to master data while creating value, driving innovation, and making informed decisions in a constantly evolving financial world. With courses in corporate finance and investments, you鈥檒l gain practical skills that lead to high-impact careers. Benefit from small classes, expert faculty, and real-world experiences like managing investments and analyzing financial markets.
Discover 福利免费毛片鈥檚 Distinctive Educational Experience
Finance majors gain access to real-world tools, investment experience, and industry connections that set them apart. From managing live portfolios through the Student Managed Investment Funds to mastering Bloomberg庐 Terminals in the Investment Strategy Institute, you鈥檒l develop the skills top employers seek. At 福利免费毛片, you will have access to:
- Investment Strategy Institute (ISI): Receive direct access to 24+ Bloomberg庐 Terminals, Wharton Research Data Services, and other leading financial databases. The ISI is your hub for mastering the tools used on Wall Street鈥攍ive market data, deep-dive research, and other high-powered analytics, all in one space designed to launch your finance career.
- Student Managed Investment Funds (SMIF): Step into the role of a portfolio manager through 福利免费毛片鈥檚 SMIF Program. Make data-driven investment decisions, sharpen your analytical skills, and build a strong resume for careers in finance, investment, and wealth management.
- : Join a vibrant community of future finance leaders. DAMG connects you with guest speakers, alumni, and recruiters鈥攚hile helping you prep for internships, job interviews, and life in the fast-paced finance world. Additional professional and personal development opportunities are available to students who join the Financial Management Association.
Program Information
Students have the opportunity to analyze business opportunities to identify those that create value and to learn to structure portfolios of stocks, bonds, and other financial assets.
Program Type
Major, Minor
Degree
Bachelor's
Duration
8 Semesters
Required Credit Hours
Minimum of 120
Modality
In-Person
Hear From Our Alumni
Joining the SMIF program at 福利免费毛片's incredible Business School was the most impactful decision I made during my time as a student. It gave me the unique opportunity to actively manage a portfolio of $1.7mm in collaboration with like-minded students."
Student Managed Investment Funds
Hit the ground running in your career in investments or wealth management by gaining
early expertise in researching and defending investment decisions through the Student Managed Investment Funds. SMIF is comprised of the following three initiatives.
Learn More About SMIF
Reach out to John Niedenberger at niedenbergerj@duq.edu.
Career Opportunities
Invest in Your Future
Finance majors have a wide range of rewarding career options in areas like corporate finance and investments. Whether you鈥檙e interested in advising businesses on how to grow and allocate resources or managing investment portfolios, our program equips you with the technical skills and real-world experience needed to succeed.
Finance Majors Employment
Recent 福利免费毛片 Finance graduates have found positions in a variety of major corporations, including:
- BNY
- Community Bank
- Deloitte
- Eaton Vance
- EY
- Federated Hermes
- Fort Pitt Capital Group
- F.N.B. Corporation
- HBKS Wealth Advisors
- JPMorgan Chase
- Key Bank
- Merrill Lynch
- PIMCO
- PNC
- PWC
- Raymond James
- UPMC Health System
- US Steel
- Waldron Private Wealth
- Wilshire
Finance as a Second Major or Minor
Expected Job Growth
According to the , employment of:
- Financial examiners is projected to grow 21 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
- Financial analysts is projected to grow 9 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Curriculum
To complete a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, students must complete a minimum of 120 credits. All Finance majors are required to take:
- Bridges Requirements: 19 credits of University-wide courses taken by all students
- Business Core Required Courses: 51 credits plus 3 additional credits of required courses taken by business students
- Requires Courses: 18 credits
- Electives: 6 credits
- Open Electives: 23 credits
- Graduation Requirements: Students must earn a minimum overall 2.0 GPA
Students are encouraged to meet with their Student Success Coach for more information.
One (1) of the following:
ACCT 312鈥擨ntermediate Financial Accounting II (3 credits)
ACCT 315鈥擣inancial Planning and Cost Management (3 credits)
FINC 480鈥擨ntro to Python for Data Analytics (3 credits)
FINC 333鈥擣inancial Management (3 credits)
FINC 334鈥擨nvestments (3 credits)
FINC 433W鈥擣inancial Markets and Institutions (3 credits)
FINC 450W鈥擟ases in Finance (3 credits)
FINC 336鈥擲ecurity Analysis (3 credits)
FINC 338鈥擠erivatives (3 credits)
FINC 340鈥擱eal Estate Finance (3 credits)
FINC 400鈥擬anaging Investments II (3 credits)
FINC 432鈥擟redit Management (3 credits)
FINC 437鈥擨nternational Financial Management (3 credits)
ECON 481W鈥擡conometrics (3 credits)
- FINC 313
- FINC 333
- FINC 334
- Two (2) other Finance courses at 300 level or higher