Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Finance] From Sacred Heart University

In the BS in Finance program, students will:

• Develop knowledge and problem-solving skills in corporate finance, investments, financial markets, international finance, and private wealth management
• Learn to solve problems using quantitative methods
• Apply theory and skills to practical applications, including financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, investment management, capital budgeting, and risk management
• Effectively conduct finance research
• Understand how legal, regulatory, and ethical environments affect business decision-making
• Demonstrate effective written communication skills
• Learn to use finance-related technology
• Build skills related to time management, collaboration, and punctuality
• Gain real-world experience during an internship
• Have the opportunity to work with faculty to conduct meaningful research
• Learn from faculty who are scholars, practitioners, and board members with extensive professional experience at corporations, banks, and government institutions throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia
• Benefit from the Problem-Based Learning Lab, an experiential learning program that exposes you to real-world business problems that require real-time solutions
• Have access to Bloomberg Terminals and economic data through databases such as Datastream and Compustat
• Be part of the first program in Connecticut, and one of the few in the nation, to partner with the CFA Society to develop an investment program for investment professionals
• Complete an internship through our unique program that emphasizes job search, interviewing, and career assessment skills alongside field experience
• Have the opportunity to join the Finance and Economics Club, Rotaract Club, and Stamford Chartered Financial Analyst Society (SCFAS)
• Graduate prepared to begin his career as a finance professional