Pathways to a dynamic career
Finance Degree Program
Explore how AU business students are set up to succeed in the classroom, in internships, and in their careers after graduation. Navigate the complexities of the economy. Pursue Anderson University”s finance degree and lead with confidence.
Tomorrow's finance leaders
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Unlock your leadership potential with a finance degree.
The finance degree at Anderson University incorporates business administration courses designed to provide a general understanding of the operations of organizations, preparation for careers in administration in business and various other kinds of societal organizations, and preparation for graduate study. Finance majors must complete an area of concentration in either investments or entrepreneurship.
The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation is the highest distinction in the investment management profession. The CFA Charter is the Gold Standard that equips you not only to enter the profession but also to excel at all stages of your career. It ensures that finance degree candidates gain confidence and clarity in navigating ethical issues, are equipped for complex investment decisions, and connect with an exclusive group of outstanding investment professionals. Our degree program is an affiliate of the CFA Institute®, which means we incorporate much of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) into our curriculum.
The Certified Financial Planner ™ designation is the industry standard in the financial planning industry. Demand for personal financial advisors is expected to grow at a faster than average rate of 7% through 2028, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Earning CFP® certification is a solid investment in your future, trusted and sought after by firms and clients alike. Our finace degree program is an educational partner with the CFP and prepares you to meet the educational requirements to earning your CFP designation.
3+1 BUSINESS PROGRAM OPTION
Two degrees in four years — leveling you up from a BA to an MBA.
Anderson University's three-year programs qualify for the accelerated 3+1 business program, where a student can earn any of our three-year undergraduate degrees and the 10-month MBA from our Falls School of Business in four years.
EXPLORE FINANCE
A finance degree prepares students for diverse careers in financial management, investment banking, asset management, and related fields. The curriculum covers core areas such as financial accounting, corporate finance, investments, financial markets, and quantitative methods. Students develop analytical, technical, and communication skills, alongside ethical judgment in decision-making. Courses typically include financial management, investment analysis, and international finance. The finance degree program also offers valuable internship and networking opportunities. Current trends in finance include advancements in fintech, globalization, sustainable finance, and evolving regulations, making this a dynamic and exciting field of study.
Finance Degree Options
- Graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Finance Degree in three years.
- Graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Finance Degree in four years.
- Complete the 3+1 program, from BA to MBA.
Classes
- Financial Planning
- Investments
- Money & Banking
- Portfolio Management
Experience
You can gain valuable experience through the AU finance degree in the STAR Trading Room and the Raven Fund. The Falls School of Business features its own financial stock trading room that serves as a real-time, high-tech laboratory classroom simulating a Wall Street environment. This technology is especially exciting for the Raven Investment Club, a group of students managing a real endowment account for Anderson University. The Raven Fund is valued at around $1.5 million and consistently outperforms the market in return and risk.
Careers
- Commercial Loan Officer
- Financial Consultant
- Investment Advisor
- Stockbroker
Meet our business faculty during your campus visit.
_ Falls School of Business
Dr. Celesta S. Bates
MBA Director, Professor of Accounting
Veronica Dougherty-Denny
Assistant Professor of Management
Dr. Emmett Dulaney
Professor of Marketing; Director of Doctoral Studies
Karen Innocenti
Administrative Lead, College of Business, Engineering, Sciences, and Technology (CBEST)
Dr. Lonnie Leeper
Dean, College of Business, Engineering, Science, & Technology
Dr. Doyle J. Lucas
Professor of Management
Tammy McLaughlin
Program Coordinator, CBEST
James Newton
Undergraduate Program Director, Assistant Professor of Sport Marketing
Thom Reddington
Assistant Professor of Management
Dr. Hyeon Joon Shin
Associate Professor of Economics
Dr. Vanessa Tijerina
Associate Professor of Accounting
The Anderson You
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