- Great local and regional internship opportunities
- Our professors are real world practitioners turned educators
- Hands-on learning through case studies with real companies
- Build your resume and experience through local service learning projects
- Gain experience through international travel and research
The BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance cannot be declared after the Fall 2024 term. Current students who previously declared, and those who declare in Fall 2024, will be advised through the completion of their degrees. Once their studies are complete, a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance will no longer be conferred by Converse University.
The Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance at Converse explores the theoretical foundation of financial principles, and the relationships between people, money, and goods while introducing students to real-world problem-solving skills. Our curriculum explores the principles of accounting, finance, management and marketing, preparing you to navigate a diverse discipline with many career opportunities.
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About Finance
Finance is a field of study which allows you the chance to develop powerful abilities in analytical and quantitative reasoning. Traditional areas of finance include corporate finance, investment banking and banking. Corporate finance involves helping a corporation manage its funds, seek capital funding for growth and to plan for the future.
At its core, finance is about managing money, whether for individuals, institutions, organizations, or other entities. A concentration in Finance will help you gain a fundamental understanding of how money works, including financial instruments, stocks, bonds, and markets. A Finance concentration will complement your core business studies, and give you skills that any type of company will find desirable.
The Business Administration major is designed to provide you with a broad understanding of the way businesses operate. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Finance.
The Finance concentration will allow you to understand the calculation and application of time, value of money and weighted average cost of capital. You will also be able to perform applied financial analyses in business situations.
Converse’s Business Administration BS with a Finance concentration will also prepare you for master’s level studies in Business Administration or related fields.
Sample Courses
- Intermediate Accounting
- Business and the Public Sector
- Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Tax Accounting
- Cost Accounting
What are common careers in Finance?
- Financial Analysts
- Controller
- Treasurer
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate Development
What are Finance alumni doing?
Our alumni are currently working for a variety of businesses or in local, state or the federal government including an Account Transition Specialist at Vanguard (mutual funds/investment company) and a Business Analyst at Milliken & Company.
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