FAQs - Finance Undergraduate Major
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can you describe the Finance major in one sentence?
The Finance undergraduate major combines a strong foundation in corporate finance and investments with technology, analytics and information systems to prepare students for the increasingly data-driven financial industry.
What type of coursework is incorporated into the Finance program?
Finance students take courses in corporate finance, accounting, economics, statistics, applied modeling, information systems, business law, management and analytics, along with specialized finance coursework and experiential business projects.
Students also have access to the Hanlon Financial Systems Center, where they can gain hands-on experience using the same financial databases and technology used by industry professionals.
Are there student organizations Finance students can get involved in?
Organizations that are popular with Finance students include the Finance, Investment Banking and Advisory Society, Stevens Student Managed Investment Fund, Stevens Consulting Club, Stevens Women in Business and Phi Beta Lambda.
How many internships or research opportunities do Finance students typically secure?
Finance students have strong opportunities to gain professional experience throughout their undergraduate years. 94% of business students complete at least one paid internship before graduation, and 53% complete two paid experiences, with opportunities in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, taxation, consulting, and related business fields.
Students can also participate in faculty-led research, working directly with professors on projects involving accounting, financial data, analytics, and artificial intelligence.
Together, these experiences allow students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business challenges while developing the technical, analytical, and professional skills employers value.
How can I finish my bachelor’s degree in three years and use the fourth year to earn a master’s degree?
Stevens has developed a three-year bachelor’s degree plan for eligible students who enter with 24 or more college credits earned through AP and dual-enrollment coursework in high school.
With careful academic planning and by applying eligible incoming credits toward degree requirements, students may be able to complete their undergraduate degree in three years and use their fourth year to pursue a master’s degree, creating the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just four years.
What are the outcomes of Finance graduates?
97% of Finance graduates achieved their desired outcome within six months of graduation, with an average starting salary of $91,700 for the Class of 2025.
Finance graduates pursue careers in areas such as investment banking, corporate finance, financial analysis, wealth management, asset management, risk management and financial consulting.
Where are Finance graduates employed?
Stevens Finance students are well positioned for opportunities with investment banks, financial institutions, asset managers, consulting firms, accounting firms and Fortune 500 companies, particularly because of Stevens' proximity to New York City's financial district.
Examples of employers include JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Citi, Bloomberg, Mizuho, KPMG, MetLife and American Express.