Program Overview
Asbury University’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Finance degree program is designed to educate and prepare future finance professionals to execute sound business and financial strategies in a variety of industries.
In today’s complex economy, corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, and small businesses alike need skilled professionals who can navigate uncertainty, manage risk, and drive sustainable growth.
At Asbury, our undergraduate finance major equips you with the knowledge, ethical foundation, and strategic skills to make a meaningful impact. Learn to interpret financial concepts with wisdom, execute transactions with integrity, and contribute to the well-being of individuals, organizations, and society as a whole with Asbury’s undergraduate finance major program.
With the special inclusion of business concepts including marketing, operations and entrepreneurship, Asbury’s bachelor’s in finance degree program uncovers the skill sets for many advanced finance and business professions and for graduate and professional education programs.
Some roles, such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP), require specialized credentials, exams and further professional education. No matter what your first post-finance major job will be, feel confident in your ability to apply to and complete further education or training, including:
Bachelor’s in finance students may have the opportunity to obtain an advanced standing Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in as quickly as one year after undergraduate graduation.
The Asbury +1 MBA degree program accepts students with a 3.0 GPA or higher after completion of at least 90 undergraduate credits, allowing students to begin taking up to 25% of their master’s-level courses at no additional cost and enter the field with an advanced business degree and more academic credit as needed for professional certifications. Learn about the Asbury MBA and the Asbury MSAC the +1 accelerated B.A./MBA program option.
Students preparing for unlimited career options in financial planningbusiness finance, and investment management, banking and personal financial planning requires more than just technical expertise—it demands creativity, strong communication skills, and strategic thinking. At Asbury, our finance program provides a well-rounded, skills-focused education that prepares students for dynamic careers across multiple industries.need to gain both creativity and communication skills in order to succeed in their data-driven field. Asbury offers a well-rounded and skills-focused education that allows students to develop the multiple and interconnected abilities that lead to success in several industries after college.
Begin a long-term career where you’ll have the ability to analyze financial data, interpret financial statements, and navigate both domestic and global markets. Learn to think critically and innovate as you manage capital for clients or organizations in fields such as corporate finance, investment banking, nonprofit management, and international business.expertly crunch the numbers, understand how financial statements and domestic and global markets function and think outside of the box to best allocate and manage capital on behalf of your client or employers in industries ranging from nonprofit community service to media to international business.
Students in the undergraduate finance degree program may complete an optional internship, applying what they have learned in a real-world environment and helping to manage the capital of actual clients. The Office of Career and Calling will assist you in finding the right internship opportunity for your career goals in finance or business.
Various on-campus groups and events promote students’ social entrepreneurship skills and investment knowledge. The student-run Eyrie Investment Fund allows finance students the opportunity to manage real investment portfolios.
Get hands-on experience in using various tools to simulate real situations you will encounter in your future career. Develop analytical skills and critical thinking capabilities to translate simulated data into real-world solutions.
Industry-trained professionals, as your faculty, expand your knowledge of the digital tools and systems used in finance careers and beyond.
From service and travel opportunities to robust mental health and social support on campus, Asbury University’s many resources are available to shepherd you through academic or personal challenges and joys and expose you to developmental experiences and lifelong connections.
You may be wondering, what do finance majors learn? At Asbury, being a finance major is an exciting experience, with coursework and faculty mentorship preparing you for understanding and building financial health in all aspects of business and society.
In business core courses, supported by electives and project opportunities, you’ll learn about business development, economics, corporate finance, international finance, organizational management, marketing, risk management, accounting, investment strategies, and statistics and how to integrate your faith in the marketplace.
Requirements for the undergraduate finance degree program include:
As a finance major, you’ll gain a strong balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills across diverse areas of the field. You’ll learn to analyze data-driven insights while considering the human side of finance, developing strategic approaches to client relationship management and financial decision-making.
Select course opportunities include:
After college, Asbury finance majors are well-equipped in the principles of strategic business management and financial decision-making, opening a wide range of opportunities to further the financial goals of organizations and individuals.
The finance degree program is designed to prepare students to secure entry-level employment in a wide array of business and financial sectors, including:
The courses, capstone projects and internship opportunities integrated into the undergraduate finance program ensure students can succeed early in their careers and gain experience for further career advancement. Adapt to new industries, pivot to consulting or private financial planning and pursue advanced professions all with Asbury’s finance major as a starting point.
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