Bachelor's Degree in Finance
Technology is a relative latecomer to finance, but its disruptive impact is every bit as pronounced.
That’s why this is a great place to study finance. Stevens gives you the tools to succeed by bringing nearby Wall Street to the classroom, for both recruiting and real-world perspective, and courses effectively demonstrate how the leaders of tomorrow will need to think about technology in order to get ahead. Students in the Finance program develop the skills needed to pursue careers at financial institutions, in government or in the finance departments at large employers. Upon graduation, many students quickly find work as financial analysts, consultants and valuation analysts, among others.
The Stevens Finance major has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. Universities with this recognition incorporate at least 70 percent of the CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), making them well positioned to sit for the CFA exams.
Uniquely Stevens
It's hard to imagine a better location to study finance than Stevens. The Hoboken campus is a 10-minute train or ferry ride from Wall Street and its many financial companies. Recruiters are easily able to meet with an interview business students, and managers frequently visit to bring their real-world perspectives to classrooms and lectures, adding incredible depth to lessons that can't be experienced elsewhere. Wall Street's proximity to the campus also ensures that students who pursue a Finance major at Stevens graduate into a strong network of alumni at top companies in this space, who prize School of Business students for their technology savvy and industry knowledge. Furthermore, as part of the Finance major, students take a wealth of analytics and technology courses that encourage them to challenge conventional thinking and embrace data-driven solutions to new opportunities.
The finance curriculum not only focuses on the basics, from microeconomics to corporate finance, but also on the role technology has played in turning this industry on its head. Stevens also leverages strong connections at Fortune 500 companies in Manhattan and North Jersey to bring a practical perspective to finance theory — and to offer students access to internships and jobs at these top employers.
Finance Core
Courses in this major ensure students are prepared to meet growing market demand for professionals with financial and investment management skills.
BT 426 Equity Valuation
BT 440 Money, Banking and Financial Institutions
BT 442 Fixed Income Analysis
FIN 510 Financial Statement Analysis
QF 103 Intro to financial tools and technology (Bloomberg)
QF 430 Introduction to Derivatives
Choose 1 elective course
BT 343 Intermediate Macroeconomics
BT 344 Intermediate Microeconomics
BT 436 Game Theory
BT 454 International Economics and Finance
MGT 451 Computational Models of Thought and Behavior
FIN 420 A Survey of Topics in Fin. Tech
FIN 540 Sustainable Finance
QF 200 Financial Econometrics
QF 202 Financial Times Series
QF 302 Financial Market Microstructure and Trading
QF 301 Financial Time Series
QF 427 SMIF 1 OR QF 428 - SMIF 2
Business Core
In addition to your core of major-specific courses, you'll complete a suite of courses to provide you with an understanding and appreciation for the business fundamentals, including entrepreneurship, operations, business law, information systems, international business, accounting, finance, marketing and management. These courses will help you develop critical thinking and presentation skills, and encourage you to apply your learning to solve complex business problems.
ACC 200 Financial Accounting
ACC 215 Managerial Accounting
MGT 100 Principles of Management
ECON 242 Economics
BT 105 AI Applications in Information Systems and Analytics
BT 221 Statistics
BT 223 Applied Models and Simulation
MGT 290 Business Career Seminar
FIN 321 Corporate Finance
MGT 330 Social Psychology & Organizational Behavior
MKT 350 Marketing
MGT 413 Business Law
ISE 350 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MIS 110 Intro to Scientific Computing, or CS 115 Intro to Computer Science
MIS 201 Fundamentals of Information Systems with Excel Lab
MGT 300 Business Communication
Two information systems courses
Two technology courses
Practice Core
The practice core at Stevens is where you’ll apply the skills you’ve learned in real business simulations, culminating in the Stevens Innovation Expo. For your expo project, you'll work in teams to either pursue a startup business concept of your creation, or work with executives at a New York-area business on a real-world consulting project. It’s one of the strongest examples of learning by doing — a value emphasized by Stevens and the School of Business — and provides instant credibility for your resume.
BT 301 Strategy
BT 372 Entrepreneurship
BT 401 Advanced Strategy
MGT411 Senior Design I
MGT412 Senior Design II
SUCCESS Core
Required:
PRV 101 First Year Experience
Frontiers of Technology
Choose 3 elective courses:
PRV 201 AI and Machine Learning
PRV 202 Data Science and Analytics
PRV 203 Biotechnology
PRV 204 Sustainability
PRV 205 Quantum Technology
Arts and Sciences Core
The arts and sciences core is a distinguishing feature of a Stevens education, and will help you hone talents such as written and oral communication and teamwork, while gaining a broader perspective on the world around you through courses in literature, political science, history and the social sciences.
HASS 103 Freshman Writing
HASS 105 CAL Colloquium
MA 117 Calculus I
MA 119 Multivariable Calculus & Finite Math
Two Humanities courses – one upper-level course and one lower-level course
One Science course
Enhance Your Degree
The School of Business offers a variety of business minors designed to help you further diversify your studies. Please note, as a business student, you cannot receive a minor in the same field as your concentration or major.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can you describe the Finance major in one sentence?
The Finance undergraduate major combines a strong foundation in corporate finance and investments with technology, analytics and information systems to prepare students for the increasingly data-driven financial industry.
What type of coursework is incorporated into the Finance program?
Finance students take courses in corporate finance, accounting, economics, statistics, applied modeling, information systems, business law, management and analytics, along with specialized finance coursework and experiential business projects.
Students also have access to the Hanlon Financial Systems Center, where they can gain hands-on experience using the same financial databases and technology used by industry professionals.
Are there student organizations Finance students can get involved in?
Organizations that are popular with Finance students include the Finance, Investment Banking and Advisory Society, Stevens Student Managed Investment Fund, Stevens Consulting Club, Stevens Women in Business and Phi Beta Lambda.
How many internships or research opportunities do Finance students typically secure?
Finance students have strong opportunities to gain professional experience throughout their undergraduate years. 94% of business students complete at least one paid internship before graduation, and 53% complete two paid experiences, with opportunities in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, taxation, consulting, and related business fields.
Students can also participate in faculty-led research, working directly with professors on projects involving accounting, financial data, analytics, and artificial intelligence.
Together, these experiences allow students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business challenges while developing the technical, analytical, and professional skills employers value.
How can I finish my bachelor’s degree in three years and use the fourth year to earn a master’s degree?
Stevens has developed a three-year bachelor’s degree plan for eligible students who enter with 24 or more college credits earned through AP and dual-enrollment coursework in high school.
With careful academic planning and by applying eligible incoming credits toward degree requirements, students may be able to complete their undergraduate degree in three years and use their fourth year to pursue a master’s degree, creating the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just four years.
What are the outcomes of Finance graduates?
97% of Finance graduates achieved their desired outcome within six months of graduation, with an average starting salary of $91,700 for the Class of 2025.
Finance graduates pursue careers in areas such as investment banking, corporate finance, financial analysis, wealth management, asset management, risk management and financial consulting.
Where are Finance graduates employed?
Stevens Finance students are well positioned for opportunities with investment banks, financial institutions, asset managers, consulting firms, accounting firms and Fortune 500 companies, particularly because of Stevens' proximity to New York City's financial district.
Examples of employers include JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Citi, Bloomberg, Mizuho, KPMG, MetLife and American Express.