Undergraduate Major

Finance Major: Bachelor’s Degree in Business (BSBA)

Our finance degree program prepares you for a fast start and long-term career success - whether you want to lead Wall Street or work on your hometown's Main Street.

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Finance Major: Bachelor’s Degree in Business (BSBA)

Program Overview

As a finance major, you will develop a resume distinguished by career-specific learning experiences. You’ll analyze real-time data and manage an investment portfolio in our state-of-the-art finance lab. You'll earn certifications and prepare for licensing exams that will signal to employers that you're ready for the financial industry. And, you’ll be mentored by industry insiders who can connect you with countless internships and co-ops with finance, wealth management, and financial planning companies. These opportunities ensure that when you graduate, you won’t be just starting your career – you’ll be continuing the work you’ve been doing all along.

The School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This professional accreditation places Widener among the top one-third of college business schools in the U.S. and Europe.

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Program Options for Finance Majors

Every business decision has financial implications. Finance majors will learn how to become strategic leaders in a wide range of positions, from financial analysts and portfolio managers to financial advisors and risk managers.

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Finance majors can choose the track that fits their career path:

Loading... - The traditional finance track prepares students for professional positions with financial institutions, finance departments of business enterprises, and asset management companies.
Loading... - The financial planning track is appropriate for students who wish to start their own financial planning business or work in the broad area of financial services. This track is designed so that graduates will be immediately eligible to sit for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP ®) exam.

Both tracks also prepare students to take the Series 65 exam, designed to qualify candidates as investment adviser representatives.

Prepare for rapid career growth by completing two degrees in five years. When you graduate, you’ll receive a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in one of several graduate programs in the School of Business Administration.

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Joining a select group of universities worldwide, Widener has been designated as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner, incorporating Bloomberg technology into the curriculum and providing students with hands-on experience through the use of real-time investment data, analytical tools, and trading simulations.

Widener's Finance Lab features the same advanced technology and programs professional asset managers and investors use in the real-world.

In this lab, finance students can complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts 8-hour, self-paced e-learning course and earn a Bloomberg Certificate, which shows future employers that they have mastered the Bloomberg system when it comes to analyzing data.

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In addition to being offered as a major, students interested in finance can also pursue a minor. This minor allows students to expand their knowledge of financial planning and their powers of reasoning and analytical skills.

You may also choose from our expansive list of additional minors and certificates for undergraduate students to find unique combinations for your personal academic goals and unique career path.

The business honors program is an exciting opportunity for academically talented students to enrich their business education with advanced honors courses, an honors seminar, collaboration with faculty on research, civic engagement, and professional and leadership development opportunities.

Students can complete their program of study in 4 years graduating with a certificate of honors in business.

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At a Glance

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Offered As

Major

Total Credits: 122

Avg. Time to Completion: 4 years

College/School

School of Business

Department

School of Business Administration Undergraduate Advising Center

Location

Chester, PA (Main Campus)

Program Highlights for a Degree in Finance

Our finance program trains you to analyze financial problems and provide value-enhancing solutions, just like a leader.

Faculty

Our faculty are committed to the professional and personal success of every student, offering consistent mentorship, feedback, and support.

Babatunde O. Odusami

Associate Professor

At the SBA, we are committed to ensuring that what you learn is immediately useful to you. In our classes, we provide multiple dimensions of the topics using real-world implications of financial concepts. We also teach our classes using the same tools and methods that are used by current financial professionals. Our goal is to help our students build a portfolio of competencies that will enhance their careers.

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Your Inside Track to Success

Students like you have graduated from our finance program and accepted positions with top companies. By making connections and gaining real-world experience, you’ll put yourself in a position to join them.

Outlook & Outcomes

Potential Careers

Financial advisor
Financial analyst
Business analyst
Evaluation analyst
Portfolio manager

Industry Growth

The number of financial analyst positions is expected to grow 6% by 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019-2029 employment projections.

Avg. Salary

$81,410

Per year (2021 median annual wage for a financial analyst)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Recent Employers

International Monetary Fund
JPMorgan Chase
Merrill Lynch
Boeing
Vanguard

Pride Perspectives

Hear from our students about their experience in the finance program.

I knew I needed professors who cared about me and my future to get the most out of my college education, and this ultimately led me to attend Widener.

Annamarie Burns

Annamarie's Story

Widener gives me access to so many great opportunities I wouldn't have had elsewhere. These experiences and opportunities give me a great competitive advantage heading into the workforce.

Evan Davis

Evan's Story

At Widener I’ve been getting ready for my career by doing it, in the lab and at my internship. When I graduate, I won’t just be starting my career. I’ll be continuing the work that I’ve been doing all along.

DeShawn Ivey

DeShawn's Story

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When comparing costs, we encourage you to look beyond sticker price. Because Widener is a private institution, we’re able to offer financial assistance that brings our exceptional education within reach.

Financial Aid

Our financial aid team takes the guessing game out of applying for financial aid. To determine your financial aid package, including scholarships and grants, apply and complete the financial aid process. You might be surprised at how much we can offer in assistance.

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Finance Major: Bachelor’s Degree in Business (BSBA)

Program Overview

Program Options for Finance Majors