Why Choose a Finance Degree?

Every organization, including governments and not-for-profits, must decide how to fund their activities. A finance degree opens the door to working in virtually every kind of organization.

Whether you choose to pursue a finance major or supplement another primary interest with a minor in finance, taking finance courses will equip you with highly marketable and in-demand skills to kickstart a successful career.

Learn from Experienced Faculty and Industry Leaders

If you choose to complete a finance degree at Dominican University, you’ll benefit from:

Exciting Classes: Taught by professors with decades of real-world experience.
Phenomenal Guest Speakers: Gain insights from industry professionals.
Practical Internships: Apply your knowledge in at least one internship, setting you up for long-term success and helping you build valuable connections to secure your dream job.

Our Motto: Doing Business Right

At Dominican University, our motto, Doing Business Right, reflects our commitment to teaching you how to support businesses to be successful while also improving the world.

With the growing consumer demand for ethical and sustainable business practices, you’ll learn skills that are increasingly sought after in today’s marketplace.

Flexible Study Options for Busy Schedules

We understand that life can be busy. That’s why we offer flexible study options to fit your lifestyle:

In-Person Classes: Taught during the day for traditional learners.
Online Courses: Complete much of your degree from anywhere.
Evening Classes: Ideal for those with other commitments.

No matter your schedule, you’ll find a way to achieve your goals.

Career Opportunities with a Finance Degree

A finance degree from Dominican University makes you highly employable in nearly any business sector. Whether you aim to work in corporate finance, financial planning, investment banking, or non-profits, our program provides the skills and experience you need to succeed.

If you want a degree that’ll make you stand out and unlock opportunities in a wide range of industries, Dominican University’s finance program is the right choice.

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A flexible finance degree to prepare you for an incredibly diverse range of lucrative careers

The highest levels of personal support

Staff who are committed to your success

The finest small-university athletic program in the region

A spirited campus environment

Close proximity to New York City and three major airports

The Dominican Difference

What I love most about Dominican University is that all the faculty make it their duty to see you succeed. All the professors work their absolute hardest to help their students do their best and they will go above and beyond to make sure students leave with many job opportunities. All the professors are passionate about their jobs and have provided me with good career advice that I will remember forever.
Sandra Ramirez- Vaquerano ’23

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Job Opportunities

All businesses, regardless of whether they’re for-profit and not-for-profit, require financial expertise, so your finance degree will open a huge number of employment doors. Examples of the kinds of fields you might work in include portfolio investment, financial services, and banking. And you could find yourself working for the treasury or finance departments of virtually any type of company.

Here are just a few of the types of jobs you might pursue with a finance degree:

Bank Teller
Insurance Agent
Accountant
Bookkeeper

Financial Advisor
Financial Analyst
Financial Planner
Asset Manager

Hedge Fund Manager
Portfolio Manager
Venture Capitalist / Angel Investor
Chief Financial Officer

What You’ll Learn

Throughout our finance program, you’ll learn how to analyze businesses quantitatively and qualitatively. You’ll become proficient in understanding financial statements and developing business models. You’ll also learn about investment theory and practice, including the investment of debt, equity and alternatives for a wide range of client types.

In addition to coming to understand the above theory, you’ll also learn to apply your skills to real-world issues via internships and projects in class where you’ll evaluate real businesses.

Degree Details

Tuition

The cost of attendance is an estimate of what it will cost to attend Dominican University for an academic year.

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Curriculum

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Finance), you’ll need to complete 120 credits consisting of:

60 liberal arts credits
credits are taken in our liberal arts divisions
31 core business credits (MG 211, MK 114, IX 250, BU 213, AC 111, AC 112, FN 226, MG 310, MG 355, MG 474)
Nine finance credits
15 elective credits
Three internship or practicum credits
Two Freshman Seminar credits

Concentrations

Rather than offering specific concentrations, our finance program gives you the flexibility to focus on any areas you’re interested in.