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Finance
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Credits:
120
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Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Program Description
Prepare for careers in corporate finance, investments, economics, financial management, financial services, and financial planning. The Bachelor of Science in Finance provides a comprehensive financial management curriculum that combines research, theory, and practice. You’ll learn directly from practicing professionals, many of whom are distinguished leaders in their fields. You’ll also learn to apply your learning through a variety of experiences, including a final research project related to your personal and professional interests. Graduates will be prepared to manage both people and complex financial projects and operations.
What Is Finance?
Finance refers to the management of money and assets, and includes activities such as budgeting, investing, lending, borrowing, and saving. Finance can be broken down into different categories including personal, corporate, and public finance. Career paths in the finance industry include commercial and investment banking, financial planning, insurance, accounting, and mortgage lending.
Cambridge College Finance Program Highlights
Take the next step in your education and career while keeping up with your busy schedule at work and home. The bachelor’s in finance at Cambridge College offers a flexible, affordable degree option for working adults.
- Convenient class options. Cambridge College offers flexible day, evening, weekend, and online course options to help you balance work and family time while earning your degree. Talk to an academic advisor to plan a course of study that fits your needs.
- Applied learning. The Cambridge College teaching model gives you the opportunity to learn financial management theory in addition to effective, practical financial management techniques. The program also includes a culminating research project that gives you the chance to apply your academic experience to a financial management project that interests and challenges you.
- Quality and value. At Cambridge College, you’ll learn directly from expert faculty who are practicing professionals in diverse fields of finance. At the same time, you’ll save on tuition at one of the most affordable four-year private nonprofit colleges in the United States.
- Diverse students. Cambridge College was recently ranked as one of the most ethnically diverse colleges in the nation. Your learning experience will be enriched by working with other adult learners from all over the world—developing your professional network and gaining diverse perspectives in the process.
- Convenient locations. All of our classroom locations are close to public transportation and/or offer free parking for students.
A bachelor's degree in finance will prepare you for a variety of different careers, such as financial advising, stock brokerage, insurance sales, financial advising, investment banking, and loan officering.
Finance Program Learning Outcomes
The Bachelor of Science in Finance provides a dynamic academic framework spanning disciplines including corporate finance and investment, general management, strategic data analysis, purchase and sales of assets, dynamics of market forces, and institutional financial functions in different kinds of organizations. Graduates develop the analytical skills to understand key principles relating to the investment process within domestic and international markets.
You’ll develop fundamental skills in financial planning, communication, human relations, teamwork, and negotiation. Gain the skills to manage diverse organizations and create work environments that foster corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and long-term growth. You’ll also gain an understanding of information systems, databases, and internet technology as financial management tools.
What Can You Do With a Degree in Finance?
Earning your degree in finance will prepare you for a wide range of positions in the financial industry. Our graduates go on to careers working with corporations, nonprofits, and government organizations. Some start their own small businesses.
Example of finance jobs include:
- Financial planner
- Loan officer
- Investment manager
- Accountant
- Budget analyst
With your bachelor’s degree in finance, you’ll also have the academic background to pursue graduate studies in business, finance, and management. Explore graduate business programs offered at the Cambridge College School of Management.
Finance Salaries
How much can you earn with a bachelor’s in finance? Salaries can vary significantly depending on your field, location, and level of experience. Here are national averages for a selection of finance jobs to give you an idea of earning potential:
- Insurance underwriter: $69,760
- Budget analyst: $75,240
- Financial analyst: $84,300
- Personal financial advisor: $90,640
- Financial manager: $125,080
(Source: Bureau of Labor statistics)
Example Finance Courses
These are just a few of the courses you’ll have the opportunity to take as a finance major at Cambridge College:
- Financial Management
- Fundamentals of Investment Management
- Money and Banking
- Management Studies Capstone Project
Download the Finance program sheet.
Finance Scholarships and Financial Aid
Get financial assistance to help pay for your degree. In addition to scholarship opportunities, you might also be eligible for federal and state grants, loans, and other types of financial aid.
The first step is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about applying for financial aid.
Related Programs at Cambridge College
If you’re still exploring undergraduate degree options, you might be interested in learning more about these programs at Cambridge College:
Curriculum
WRT101-102 and MAT101-102 may be waived if equivalent courses have been accepted in transfer. Credits will be replaced with open electives. WRT201 required if both WRT101-102 are waived; not required for students completing WRT101-102 at Cambridge. WRT090 and MAT100 required if assessment indicates need.
Arts & Humanities - 6 credits
Natural & Physical Sciences - 6 credits
Social Sciences - 6 credits
Required courses:
The principles and tools of the strategic management process are the focus of this integrative course. Students will apply the knowledge and skills developed in the functional areas of management to formulate competitive, sustainable organizational strategies. Extensive use of case studies and simulations will require the ability to think critically and communicate clearly. The ethics of strategy implementation will also be emphasized.
Prerequisite: BSM442. This course describes how businesses evolve into multinational corporations (MNCs) in order to capitalize on international opportunities. Assessing the international environment, comparing various strategies, and how to manage risk will be emphasized. The course will describe the relationship between exchange rates and economic variables. Motives for direct foreign investment, multinational capital budgeting, trade financing, and international cash management will be covered.
Prerequisites: BSM225 and BSM442. This course provides an understanding of the knowledge required to enter the career path of investment banking and brokerage services. The Subjects covered include regulatory agency requirements, comprehensive valuation analysis, integrated cash flow modeling, leveraged buyout modeling, merger and acquisition modeling, investment banking processes & best practices, fraud prevention. Students will learn what information is required to analyze markets and investment tools, to understand market trends for investment products, to be able to oversee client investments.
Prerequisite: BSM225 and BSM442. This course provides an understanding of the financial requirements needed to manage a small business. Students will learn the elements of financial statement analysis, which reports to analyze, financial planning, capital budgeting, investment management, risk, profitability and forecasting. In addition students will learn how to make numbers align with goals, and what questions to ask their accountants to ensure the development of strategies that provide optimal tax advantages.
Choose electives and/or concentrations to support your academic interests and professional goals. (Course prerequisites must also be met.)
Core Faculty
Senior Instructor
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Admissions
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Admission Test:
No SAT or ACT tests required.
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Admissions Office:
1-800-829-4723
- Application Form:
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Application Fee:
$50, nonrefundable ($100 for international students)
Health Requirements for Massachusetts Students
The Massachusetts Health Department and Cambridge College require the following of students in Massachusetts:
Immunizations – All students in Massachusetts are required to get certain immunizations before you can register for your first term. See form
Health Insurance – In Massachusetts, undergraduate students taking nine or more credits/term and graduate students taking six or more credits/term must enroll in the College’s health insurance plan. Students who have insurance with comparable coverage may request a waiver. See information and enroll or waive.
School Requirements
See Admissions Requirements for School of Undergraduate Studies
International Students
International students need to provide supplemental documentation:
- Official demonstration of English language proficiency
- Supplemental documentation for issuance of I-20
- International transcripts, evaluated by an accepted evaluation service
Transfer Credit
Undergraduate program applicants, once you are accepted, your official transcripts are evaluated for transfer credit.
Tuition
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Credits:
120
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Cost per credit hour:
$449
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Application Fee:
$50, nonrefundable ($100 for international students)
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Health Insurance Fee:
$1.985 (Required for Massachusetts students only. See waiver details on Tuition & Fees page.)
Note: Rates are as of July 2020, and are subject to change without notice. Rates apply to all students, unless otherwise noted.
Financial Aid
Cambridge College offers financial aid to students in our degree programs who are enrolled at least half time. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits each term. Graduate and doctoral students must be enrolled in at least 4 credits each term. Learn more
Grants, Scholarships and Loans
Cambridge College welcomes the opportunity to support your efforts to pay for college. Federal, state and local resources in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study, including Cambridge College Scholarships, are available to help defray the cost of tuition. Learn more
Getting Your Company to Help
Many companies have tuition assistance programs, designed to help their employees with their professional development. Learn more