The financial health and success of any organization depends on savvy, knowledgeable and well-rounded business leaders. A bachelor’s degree in finance from Wilkes will empower you and set you apart. Unlike generalized finance programs, our degree offers you the flexibility to customize your studies and apply them to your unique career ambitions.
Whether you want to use your skills to lead a business, or you want to become a trusted financial advisor who navigates risk and makes sound investments for clients, majoring in finance at Wilkes will help you achieve your goals. Get ready to stand out and lead with confidence.
Program Snapshot
| Program Type | Format | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major | On Campus | 123 |
All business programs in the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership are AACSB accredited.
Why Study Finance at Wilkes?
Distinguish yourself in a finance program that offers you a greater number of pathways for your education, and ultimately, your career. Students will explore and build skills in essential areas of financial analysis, long-term strategic financial planning, investments, risk management and insurance as well as money and banking. You will then build on this foundation using electives to tailor your expertise toward your specific career goals. Along the way, our expert faculty will provide one-on-one mentoring as you learn and gain hands-on experience applying your skills through an internship.
In the AACSB-accredited Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, you’ll also be given opportunities to grow your professional network and build valuable career skills that will prepare you to succeed in any role, in any organization, in an ever-changing global marketplace.
What Will You Learn?
- You will gain a strong understanding in business and finance, including in the areas of economics, financial analysis techniques, financial derivatives, investment and portfolio management and financial planning.
- You will learn principles of personal finance, banking systems, insurance and the framework for making business decisions on a global scale.
- You will have the opportunity to gain a broad skillset in accounting as you study the basics of both personal and business accounting.
- You will explore the most pressing legal topics affecting the business and finance worlds.
