Finance, defined as the art and science of managing money, is considered one of the basic functions of our private enterprise system. Each of the many firms, businesses, institutions, and governmental agencies in our economic system has the problems of obtaining, administering, and managing its funds efficiently and wisely. Nearly every decision made by an organization has important financial implications.

The finance student is introduced to and studies the theory, concepts, applications, institutional environment, and analytical tools essential for proper decision-making. Finance is designed as preparation for a broad variety of careers since all organizations need individuals knowledgeable about finance. With a finance degree, you will be equipped with tools for understanding the function and applications of financial markets and the acquisition and allocation of funds for public and private sectors in domestic and international organizations. You'll learn to access and utilize financial information.

The Finance faculty at CBU provide a blend of extensive academic preparation combined with real-world experience to provide finance students with both the theoretical as well as the practical elements of finance. Our finance concentration offers two focus areas: Financial Management and Investments.  Junior year course work is the same for both focus areas.  In the senior year, Financial Management students study advanced financial management as well is International Financial Management.  Investments students focus on Derivatives and Portfolio Management.

Students in either focus area are required to complete an internship or research project designed to prepare them to enter the corporate world at graduation.  Our finance students have interned at local firms including Fedex, Morgan-Keegan, Green Square Capital and UBS. Working under the guidance of a member of the finance faculty, this senior experience provides our graduates with an invaluable opportunity to enhance their resume as well as transition smoothly from college to corporate.