Finance Program Major - Bachelor of Science (BS)

Apply for this option during your junior year
通过攻读MBA提高你的就业能力和收入潜力. With GMercyU's unique  4 +1 MBA,  students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher can earn both a bachelor of science degree in finance  and a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) in just five years.

Skip the grad school entrance exams by taking graduate credits during your senior year – as part of your undergraduate tuition – and then seamlessly complete your MBA the following year.

Gwynedd Mercy University’s well-rounded program will help you develop specialized finance skills while building your communication and leadership abilities, highly prized skills in today's marketplace. And, you’ll enjoy access to networking opportunities that will build your business contacts before you've graduated.

As a GMercyU finance major, you can:

Take advantage of the unique learning opportunities available in our financial trading room equipped with a real-time stock ticker and Stock-Trak® software for creating simulated investment portfolios.

Dive deeply into several specialty areas，包括投资、风险管理、体育商业财务和税收.

Learn from expert faculty members (no teaching assistants!) 谁在课堂和董事会都有丰富的经验. GMercyU’s low 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio means individualized support and mentorship from your professors.

Join the student-led Investment Club to gain some practical experience with managing portfolios and the use of StockTrak as an investment platform.

Participate in national business conferences to expand your horizons and begin making connections with the very people who may become your future employers. 

Talk with guest lecturers 来自当地的企业，他们将自己独特的见解添加到你的教育中. 

Hone your leadership skills in our Griffin Student Leadership Institute, designed to develop effective leaders who will use their competence and compassion to respond in practical ways to the needs of the world.

Develop key skills that all employers value and that GMercyU emphasizes, such as communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Upon graduation and with some work experience, begin a self-study program towards the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation.

The Finance program’s curriculum spans accounting, marketing, business management, ethics, and statistics. You’ll learn the basics of how businesses are structured and the important aspects of financial planning.

The prerequisite classes will teach you the building blocks of accounting and theories that can be applied in business settings; the management core classes will teach you the principles of business management, 以及有助于财务规划的统计学课程. Once you’ve earned your degree, your skills will apply to a broad range of financial career paths and will ultimately make you a desirable candidate throughout the job market.

In addition to general education requirements, 你需要完成以下课程才能获得B.S. in finance degree:

Prerequisites - 15 Credits

Management Core - 30 credits

Finance Management - 21 Credits

Credit Requirements
金融学学士学位至少需要125个学分.

Undergraduate Minors
增加你的金融学士学位的价值 undergraduate minor that best suits your personal and professional goals.

As you earn your degree, you will develop a solid foundation in the principles of finance along with courses in management, business law and ethics, statistics, and other topics. 如果你想知道你在GMercyU的金融课程是什么样的, here’s a peek at just a few.

BUS 312 Managerial Finance
An examination of financial decision making in the firm, including the sources of funds, 对资本结构和长期财务增长进行了研究.

BUS 313 Investments
An introduction to the securities markets, their operations and regulations, and alternative investment opportunities are presented. 公司和政府问题，风险和投资组合的发展将被考虑. Current market conditions will be discussed.

BUS 314 International Finance
本课程考虑国际财务管理的性质和范围, investment, international exchange, U.S. 国际收支，以及跨国企业将进行讨论.

有关所有财务计划课程说明，请参阅 undergraduate catalog.

Alan Harper, MBA, PhD
Position: Assisant Dean of the School of Business and Education; Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Finance and Management programs
Did You Know? Dr. Harper has 20 years of management experience and has published more than 15 peer-reviewed articles.
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Melissa Dennis, DBA
Position: Assistant Professor, Marketing
Did You Know? Dr. Dennis spent 15 years working for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products in customer relationship and customer engagement, supporting Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Vacation Club, and the Disney Cruise line businesses.
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Margaret Rakus, EdD
Position: 市场营销和数字通信项目助理教授和项目协调员
Did You Know? Dr. Rakus在市场营销和公共关系方面担任过行业职位. 她拥有Tableau, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, Google AdWords等认证.
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Maddie Herman, MsEd
Position: Instructor and Program Coordinator, Sport Management
Did You Know? 赫尔曼曾在费城76人队和富国银行中心工作, and ran GMercyU's Intramurals and Recreation program.
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Luigi Corrado, Jr., CPA, MT
Position: 会计学实践教授和项目协调员
Did You Know? Professor Corrado spent nearly 20 years in the accounting industry as a financial statement auditor, corporate controller, and senior consultant with a variety of firms.  
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Griffin Edge由五个触点组成——卓越, Engagement, Experience, Empathy, 和鼓励——这些会成为你人生的基石 Distinctive Mercy Experience as a full-time undergraduate student.

The Griffin Edge includes an e-portfolio for documenting your GMercyU educational and extracurricular experiences (no matter your major), reflecting on those experiences, and receiving feedback from faculty. It's designed to help you take ownership of your educational journey and chart the right career path for you. It will also help you learn how to talk about your college experiences in meaningful ways — and that can make all the difference in a job interview. 

For example, 一个学生可能会在求职面试中说:“我在本科阶段做过研究." 

A Griffin Edge student might say: "The opportunity to conduct my own research alongside expert faculty taught me the importance of being exact in my data collection and analysis. 我甚至能够在我们的年度研究会议上展示我的发现! I know this is the career for me."

Learn more about the Griffin Edge here.

GMercyU金融专业的学生经常在该地区的一些顶级公司实习. 合适的实习机会是通往成功职业生涯的有力跳板, 用相关的工作经历和专业推荐来充实你的简历. 这就是为什么完成实习是所有金融专业的毕业要求.

最近，我们的学生在这些组织实习:

• Aetna
• KPMG
• Merrill Lynch
• PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
• United States Liability Insurance
• XL Catlin
• Vanguard

Financial services such as investment planning, mortgage financing, 退休储蓄策略的需求一直很高. For example, in 2024, U.S. News' ranked Financial Manager as #1 in their Best Business Jobs list and #2 in their 100 Best Jobs list.

Here’s a look at a few career opportunities to explore; see a longer list below.

Top Jobs for Finance Majors

Personal Financial Advisor
Description: 个人理财顾问与个人一起发展投资, savings, and debt management strategies. 个人理财顾问为财富管理公司工作, insurance companies, or in an independent office.
Degree Requirements: A bachelor of science in finance and additional investment product licensures; some employers may prefer a master’s degree in finance.
Average Salary: 在美国，个人理财顾问的平均工资是1000万美元.S. is $95,390.
Source

Loan Officer
Description: 信贷员审查个人和企业的贷款申请. 大多数信贷员在银行、信用合作社或抵押贷款公司工作.
Degree Requirements: A bachelor of science in finance
Average Salary: The average salary for a loan officer in the U.S. is $65,740.
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Financial Economist
Description: Financial economists analyze trends, collect and interpret data, and study economic issues. Although many economists work in an independent office, 一些人在政府或金融机构找到了职位.
Degree Requirements: 一些雇主会接受初级职位的金融学士学位. 你可能还需要获得经济学硕士或博士学位.
Average Salary: The average salary for a financial economist in the U.S. is $113,940.
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More Career Possibilities for Finance Majors

• Actuary
• Appraiser
• Audit Manager
• Bank Manager
• Bank Representative
• Bookkeeper
• Branch Manager
• Budget Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Business Manager
• CPA
• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Financial Officer
• Claim Adjuster/Examiner
• Commodities Trader
• Consumer Credit Officer
• Controller
• Cost Manager
• Credit Counselor
• Credit Manager
• Estimator
• External Auditor
• Finance Writer
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Consultant
• Financial Planner
• Foreign Exchange Trader
• Government Official
• Industrial/Institutional Buyer
• Insurance Agent/Broker
• International Trade Specialist
• Investment Banker'
• Investment Researcher
• Investor Relations
• Loan Administrator
• Loan Processor
• Management Accountant
• Market Research Analyst
• Mergers/Acquisitions Manager
• Mutual Fund Manager
• Mutual Fund Trader
• Payroll Administrator
• Portfolio Analyst
• Property Manager
• Rate Analyst
• Real Estate Developer
• Sales Analyst
• Securities Analyst
• Securities Broker
• Stockbroker
• Systems Analyst
• Treasury Management Specialist
• Trust Analyst

*This is only a partial list and not meant to limit you. Some of these careers may require additional education.

At GMercyU, we place a high value on preparing you to achieve your career goals with confidence and to leave a lasting impact on your community. 

Lauren Jani '22
Current Position: Business Operations & Growth Lead, Mayfair
Lauren majored in both Finance and Accounting, and built her skills and experience at two internships. She also played field hockey for GMercyU all four years, served as Co-President of Best Buddies and as a representative on the GMercyU Business Student Advisory Board, the Investment Club, 以及格里芬杰出领袖学生领导学院. She was inducted into multiple honor societies. 

"The accounting and finance fair that's held annually provides so many opportunities to be placed in some of the best internships in our area as soon as sophomore year." Read more about Lauren's GMercyU experience.

Justin DeLuzio ’17
Current Position: Assistant Actuary, Chubb
A recipient of GMercyU’s Presidential Scholarship, 贾斯汀一开始学的是体育管理专业，但他对数字和统计数据很感兴趣, he decided to add a second major in finance. Justin ran with our cross country team and took part in the Griffin Student Leadership Institute (GSLI), the Business Club, and the Residence Hall Association (RHA). He also completed two internships, 一个在美国责任保险公司(USLI)，一个在XL Catlin, both prominent insurance firms location in Pennsylvania. 如今，贾斯汀在Chubb工作，这是世界上最大的保险公司之一.

“GMercyU让我认识到并接受了学术的重要性, fidelity, 和服务——这些都是我将继续秉持的价值观.” Learn more about Justin’s GMercyU experience.


Maximo Alberto '15/'17
目前职位:抵押贷款发起人，移动抵押
A graduate of GMercyU’s finance and MBA programs, Maximo目前为费城地区的客户提供住房融资, as an entrepreneur, 他帮助德国商业大学的学生获得首次购房贷款. Maximo is also a member of the National Guard, and he volunteers with Bunker Labs Philadelphia, an organization that seeks to help veterans and military families start their own businesses.

“我在GMercyU和军队的经历把我塑造成了一个重视诚信的人, respect, service, and social justice in the world.” Learn more about Maximo’s GMercyU experience.

你是否已经在其他机构获得了大学水平的学分? GMercyU使您可以轻松地转移-了解如何在我们的 Transfer Admissions page.

你也可以浏览我们与地区学校的协议 Transfer Your Credits page, and check out our guaranteed scholarships for transfer students.

Have questions about GMercyU's admissions requirements? Our Admissions Staff is ready to walk you through the process of applying or transferring to GMercyU’s Finance program.

Email: admissions@yqxvcq.com
Phone: 215-641-5510

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获得你在体育界的职业生涯所需要的训练. Earn your Bachelor of Science in Finance with GMercyU. 

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