Why Choose a Finance Degree?
must decide how to fund their activities. A finance degree opens the door to working in virtually every kind of organization.
Whether you choose to pursue a finance major or supplement another primary interest with a minor in finance, taking finance courses will equip you with highly marketable and in-demand skills to kickstart a successful career.
Learn from Experienced Faculty and Industry Leaders
If you choose to complete a finance degree at Dominican University, you’ll benefit from:
- Exciting Classes: Taught by professors with decades of real-world experience.
- Phenomenal Guest Speakers: Gain insights from industry professionals.
- Practical Internships: Apply your knowledge in at least one internship, setting you up for long-term success and helping you build valuable connections to secure your dream job.
Our Motto: Doing Business Right
At Dominican University, our motto, Doing Business Right, reflects our commitment to teaching you how to support businesses to be successful while also improving the world.
With the growing consumer demand for ethical and sustainable business practices, you’ll learn skills that are increasingly sought after in today’s marketplace.
Flexible Study Options for Busy Schedules
We understand that life can be busy. That’s why we offer flexible study options to fit your lifestyle:
- In-Person Classes: Taught during the day for traditional learners.
- Online Courses: Complete much of your degree from anywhere.
- Evening Classes: Ideal for those with other commitments.
No matter your schedule, you’ll find a way to achieve your goals.
Career Opportunities with a Finance Degree
A finance degree from Dominican University makes you highly employable in nearly any business sector. Whether you aim to work in corporate finance, financial planning, investment banking, or non-profits, our program provides the skills and experience you need to succeed.
If you want a degree that’ll make you stand out and unlock opportunities in a wide range of industries, Dominican University’s finance program is the right choice.
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Potential earnings*
$41,000 – $216,000
Career prospects*
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the finance industry is projected to grow 8% from 2020 to 2030, which is on par with the average employment growth rate for that period
Program length
4 years
Outcome
Bachelor of Science- Finance
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Job Opportunities
All businesses, regardless of whether they’re for-profit and not-for-profit, require financial expertise, so your finance degree will open a huge number of employment doors. Examples of the kinds of fields you might work in include portfolio investment, financial services, and banking. And you could find yourself working for the treasury or finance departments of virtually any type of company.
Here are just a few of the types of jobs you might pursue with a finance degree:
- Bank Teller
- Insurance Agent
- Accountant
- Bookkeeper
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Asset Manager
- Hedge Fund Manager
- Portfolio Manager
- Venture Capitalist / Angel Investor
- Chief Financial Officer
What You’ll Learn
Throughout our finance program, you’ll learn how to analyze businesses quantitatively and qualitatively. You’ll become proficient in understanding financial statements and developing business models. You’ll also learn about investment theory and practice, including the investment of debt, equity and alternatives for a wide range of client types.
In addition to coming to understand the above theory, you’ll also learn to apply your skills to real-world issues via internships and projects in class where you’ll evaluate real businesses.
Degree Details
The cost of attendance is an estimate of what it will cost to attend Dominican University for an academic year.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Finance), you’ll need to complete 120 credits consisting of:
- 60 liberal arts credits
- credits are taken in our liberal arts divisions
- 31 core business credits (MG 211, MK 114, IX 250, BU 213, AC 111, AC 112, FN 226, MG 310, MG 355, MG 474)
- Nine finance credits
- 15 elective credits
- Three internship or practicum credits
- Two Freshman Seminar credits
Rather than offering specific concentrations, our finance program gives you the flexibility to focus on any areas you’re interested in.
Department Staff
Carrie Boericke, BA, MA
Office: (845) 848-4021
Location: Casey Hall 103
Area(s) of Specialization: Finance, Economics
Ivan Rudolph-Shabinsky, EdD
Office: 845-848-4023
Location: Casey Hall-Business Administration Division
Area(s) of Specialization: Marketing, Finance, Investments, Sports Management
Russell Diaz, AAS, BS, MS
Office: (845) 848-4048
Location: Casey Hall
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Michael Hoffman, BS, MBA, CPA
Office: (845) 848-4022
Work Cell: (914) 413-9725
Location: Casey Hall 103
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John Spillner, BBA, MBA
Office: (845) 848-4027
Work Cell: (340) 626-8369
Location: Casey Hall 103
Area(s) of Specialization: Economics, Finance, and Management
Denise Dawkins Weir, EdD
Office: 845-848-4020
Location: Casey Hall 104
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