Finance
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Science (BS), Undergraduate Minor, Master of Business Administration (MBA) Finance Concentration, Graduate Certificate
Program Delivery
On-Campus (BS, minor), Online (online BS)
Locations Available
Rindge, New Hampshire (BS)
Online (online BS)
Your Finance major provides a clear career path in a field with lots of opportunities for challenge and reward. You’ll learn core accounting and finance concepts and master quantitative tools for making good business decisions. You’ll make connections in the business world right away through classes, internships, and projects, and be prepared to get your Master of Business Administration (MBA). Whether your preference is for a large, formal organization or a small, casual one, this program equips you with the essential knowledge and quantitative skills needed to excel in the world of finance. 91³Ô¹Ï's Finance program is designed to shape versatile, competent, and highly sought-after professionals in the field of finance.
On-Campus Bachelor of Science in Finance
In our on-campus BS program in Finance, you’ll learn business and economic principles; communication, ethics, problem-solving; and track-specific skills you can put to use right away.
See our curriculum plan to learn how you’ll progress through the on-campus BS program:
Recommended Curriculum Guide
- Principles of Accounting I (AC101)
- Principles of Accounting II (AC102)
- Principles of Macroeconomics (ET101)
- Principles of Microeconomics (ET102)
- First Year Inquiry Seminar (GLE101)
- First Year Composition I (GLE110)
- Statistics (MT260)
- Plus three electives
- Business Law (BA213)
- Electronic Spreadsheets (CIT140)
- Principles of Financial Management (FM224)
- Real Estate Investments (Finance track) (FM257)
- Second Year Composition (GLE230)
- Principles of Marketing (MK201)
- Principles of Management (MN201)
- Plus three GLE electives
- Money and Banking (ET233)
- Managerial Finance (FM311)
- International Business (IB364)
- Organizational Behavior (MN321)
- Plus, choose six GLE or free electives
- Internship in Finance (FM390) or
- Advanced Internship in Finance or (FM395) or
- Senior Independent Research Project (FM495)
- Business Strategy and Ethics (BA471)
- Problems in Finance (FM454)
- Investment Analysis (FM423)
- Plus, choose six GLE or free electives
Online Bachelor of Science in Finance
If you enjoy working with finances, you may be well-suited to a career in finance. Help your company achieve its financial goals, with proficiency in analyzing solutions to complex financial and investment problems with knowledge of regulations and ethical dilemmas, backed by a Finance degree.
In small classes, you will work closely with professors who are experts in their fields and understand the unique needs of adult students. The curriculum is designed to enhance your ability to communicate effectively, think critically, and contribute to your community.
Combine part-time or full-time study and six academic terms, to create a flexible and personalized schedule. Your knowledge gained from life experience is also recognized. Receive college credit for accumulated certifications, professional licenses, on-the-job-training, and other life experiences. You may also be eligible for grants, loans, and scholarships in the form of financial aid. As a 91³Ô¹Ï graduate, you will possess the technical and leadership skills needed to expand your opportunities and push your career to the next level.
As an online BS student in Finance, see the courses you’ll take:
Business Core Requirements
- Principles of Accounting I (AC101)
- Principles of Accounting II (AC102)
- Business Law I (BA213)
- Business Strategy and Ethics (BA471)
- Electronic Spreadsheets (CIT140)
- Principles of Macroeconomics (ET101)
- Principles of Microeconomics (ET102)
- Principles of Financial Management (FM224)
- International Business (IB364)
- Principles of Marketing (MK201)
- Principles of Management (MN201)
- Organizational Behavior (MN321)
- Statistics (MT260)
- Money and Banking (ET223)
- Real Estate Investment (FM257)
- Managerial Finance (FM311)
- Investment Analysis (FM423)
- Problems in Finance (FM454)
- Plus 27 semester hours of general electives
What Makes our Finance Program Different
At the undergraduate level, Franklin Pierce offers three distinct paths to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Finance:
- Our on-campus BS program for first-time college students
- Our online BS program designed for working adults—awards credit for experience and can be completed in as little as 18 months
- Accelerated business programs that let you complete an on-campus BS in just three years or combine a BS and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in four years.
We also offer a Minor in Finance for on-campus undergraduates in other business majors.
At the graduate level, consider:
- Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, offered 100% online.
- Whichever program you choose, you’ll learn from expert faculty, network with accomplished alumni, and get the mix of knowledge, skills, and connections you’re looking for.
Who Should Study finance?
Studying Accounting-Finance might be right for you if:
- You’re interested in business (see our Business program for info about other undergraduate business majors)
- You want to develop your math and data-analytics skills
- You have an aptitude for technology and want to learn accounting/analytical software
- You’ve got strong communication and people skills
- You like work that follows procedures and routines
Master of Business AdministratioN (MBA)
Finance tRACK
The MBA in Finance track is designed for individuals who wish to advance their knowledge of Finance and to take leadership roles in financial organizations, such as banking, real estate, investments, and financial planning, as well as Finance departments within a broad range of organizations.
The MBA Finance Track includes 7 core courses and 3 specialized courses in your concentration.
Concentration Courses
The three specialized courses for the Finance curriculum are:
- Corporate Finance/Financial Modeling
- Behavioral Finance
- Investment/Portfolio Analysis
Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificates programs designed for working professionals. Through the completion of five graduate courses, students will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to lead and advance organizations.
The graduate certificate consists of 5 courses and awards a total of 15 credits. Certificates can be completed in as little as 6 months. Average time to completion is 7 - 8 months.
Graduate Certificate Curriculum
In this program, you’ll study core economic and financial concepts in preparation for a role in financial analysis and management.
Certificate Requirements
The five courses for the Finance Graduate Certificate curriculum are:
- Economics for Competitive Advantage
- Financial Management
- Corporate Finance/Financial Modeling
- Behavioral Finance
- Investment/Portfolio Analysis
This online course of study can advance professional development, even if you are not currently seeking a complete graduate degree program. If you choose to pursue the Master of Business Administration at a later date, all certificate-level coursework will be credited towards completion of that degree.
- An online application at franklinpierce.edu/gradapply
- Official transcripts from previously attended colleges and universities
- An updated résumé
Jeremy Blydenburgh-Cote '20 is the Marketing and Sales Administrator for River Mead Life Care Community in Peterborough, NH
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