The BS in Finance program at Jefferson prepares students to become professionals with a comprehensive understanding of global financial markets and financial institutions.
Our graduates possess the skills to address complex financial problems and demonstrate professionalism in a variety of work environments. As a student in the program, you will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals, participate in international competitions, manage an investment portfolio through the Student Managed Investment Fund, study abroad for a semester, and earn your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in one additional year while preparing for the Chartered Financial Analyst Level I (CFA) exam.
Career Pathways
Finance professionals are a vital part of businesses’ success in every industry. Our graduates have gone on to work at JP Morgan Chase, Vanguard, Lockheed Martin and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, just to name a few. Consider where you could be in only four short years:
- Brokering small and large real estate deals
- Managing stock portfolios in the fast-paced environment of Wall Street
- Working for a corporation, guiding critical financial decisions
Program Highlights
Our BS in Finance program at Jefferson prepares students to become professionals with a comprehensive understanding of global financial markets and institutions. The program develops in-demand professionals with in-depth knowledge of complex financial problems and the professionalism required to work effectively in any environment.
- Leverage industry-leading resources like Bloomberg terminals to apply financial concepts to live market data
- Gain hands-on experience managing a equity portfolio as a part of the curriculum
- Take advantage of travel opportunities, including in India, China, England and Australia
- Participate in our Business Plus program to interact with industry professionals, earn badges and more