School of Business Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Finance

BS Bachelor of Science

A BS in Finance covering corporate financial management, banking and investments, in a program affiliated with the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program.

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CFAThe Trefz School is a member

Institute University Affiliation Program

3Corporate financial management, banking, investments

Subject areas

120Four years, full time

Credits to graduate

7Theory, communication, analysis, ethics

Learning outcomes

Curriculum

Theory and practice together

The UB Bachelor of Science degree program in Finance provides an integrated view of the theoretical and practical aspects of finance for those who are preparing for careers in financial management, financial institutions, financial markets, law, government service, and related fields.

AREAS

Three subject areas

The Finance major includes the subject areas of corporate financial management, banking, and investments.

SOLVE

Problem-solving

Essential skills in problem-solving are developed with an emphasis on wealth maximization. Financial problems are viewed from both their micro-financial and macro-financial aspects.

ANALYSIS

Analytical ability

Students develop the analytical ability to use accounting data, financial data, and other information to solve complex and unstructured business problems, and become critical thinkers who can find evidence and viewpoints for finance-related issues, make rational assumptions, identify implications, and formulate conclusions.

ETHICS

Ethics and technology

Students understand the impact and opportunities offered by information technology in finance-related disciplines and develop effective technology-use skills, and are aware of the ethical dimensions in the discipline of finance, developing a personal ethical decision-making framework.

CFA Institute University Affiliation Program

A curriculum aligned to the CFA Program

The Ernest C. Trefz School of Business at University of Bridgeport is a member of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program (UAP) for their undergraduate Finance program. This certification acknowledges that the Ernest C. Trefz School’s undergraduate Finance program incorporates a significant portion of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and places emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. CFA is a registered trademark owned by CFA Institute.

UAP

CFA Institute member program

CBOK

Candidate Body of Knowledge

Career opportunities

Where a Finance degree leads

The program provides an integrated view of the theoretical and practical aspects of finance for those preparing for careers in financial management, financial institutions, financial markets, law, government service, and related fields.

Where our campus sits

University of Bridgeport is uniquely located near prominent cities, New York City and Boston along with Bridgeport, Hartford, New London and more. With so many cities close to our campus, UB is connected with many prominent businesses.

Internship opportunities

Internship opportunities include but are not limited to Fidelity Investments, Nestlé Purina, Schneider Electric, IZEA, Inc., Prudential Financial, Top Chef Meals, Pictura D’Arte, Merril Lynch Piece, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and American Institute of Healthcare & Technology.

Employers of UB graduates

Employers of UB graduates include but are not limited to Apple, ESPN, FBI, Microsoft, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Pitney Bowes, and Sikorsky Aircraft.

Industries you can work in

Accounting, computer information systems, finance, and marketing.

Career services

Career Development at UB

Career Development connects you with career opportunities. Our knowledgeable and skilled career counselors are available to meet with you on a one-on-one basis to assist with resume writing, internship search, job hunting for post-graduation opportunities, and anything else that will help you to land your dream job.

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