Value of the Stevens network
Joyce Pegler got multiple internship offers, and chose PwC after reaching out to Stevens alumni.
Finance Major
Technology is a relative latecomer to finance, but its disruptive impact is every bit as pronounced.
Graduates of finance programs at Stevens join a rich alumni network of like-minded professionals in this industry.
That’s why this is a great place to study finance. Stevens gives you the tools to succeed by bringing nearby Wall Street to the classroom, for both recruiting and real-world perspective, and courses effectively demonstrate how the leaders of tomorrow will need to think about technology in order to get ahead. Students in the Finance program develop the skills needed to pursue careers at financial institutions, in government or in the finance departments at large employers. Upon graduation, many students quickly find work as financial analysts, consultants and valuation analysts, among others.
The Stevens Finance major has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. Universities with this recognition incorporate at least 70 percent of the CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), making them well positioned to sit for the CFA exams.
Uniquely Stevens
It's hard to imagine a better location to study finance than Stevens. The Hoboken campus is a 10-minute train or ferry ride from Wall Street and its many financial companies. Recruiters are easily able to meet with an interview business students, and managers frequently visit to bring their real-world perspectives to classrooms and lectures, adding incredible depth to lessons that can't be experienced elsewhere. Wall Street's proximity to the campus also ensures that students who pursue a Finance major at Stevens graduate into a strong network of alumni at top companies in this space, who prize School of Business students for their technology savvy and industry knowledge. Furthermore, as part of the Finance major, students take a wealth of analytics and technology courses that encourage them to challenge conventional thinking and embrace data-driven solutions to new opportunities.
Impressing on internships
Stevens business students bring a versatile blend of business and technology skills to their internships. More than 90 percent of business students complete at least one internship.
Faculty make the difference
Seth Kirschner's professors helped him choose Deloitte when he had four offers on the table.
Dressed to impress
Jane Castro's business savvy made her a successful consultant in the fashion arena.
Mixing marketing, tech skills
At iCIMS, Jimmy Flaherty got a chance to play a more strategic role as the company weighed its growth plans.
Ambition turns heads in NYC government
Victoria Piskarev carved out a niche for herself in applying quantitative methods in the city comptroller's office.
The Excel skills to excel
At Asset Based Lending, Ryan Tom used newfound Excel talents to build predictive models for the company.
Changing tracks
An internship with Jet convinced Katti Thomasian that tech, not banking, is the career path for her.
A difference-maker for nonprofit
The business and technology skills Verica Nakeva brought to a school for children with disabilities created real change at P.G. Chambers.
Top recruiters in finance
Bank of America
UBS
JPMorgan Chase
Goldman Sachs
Where tech is tops
You grew up surrounded by technology — so did the School of Business. Technology is at the heart of what we do, whether it's research into fake online reviews or crowd wisdom, or class projects in app development or social network analytics. Stevens will give you new perspectives on technology as you prepare for a career in a fast-changing business world.
Insatiable industry demand
New York City employers covet Stevens business students for their ability to apply technology and analytics in solving complex business problems.
High-tech learning labs
State-of-the-art data analysis and visualization labs immerse Stevens students in the game-changing technologies they'll use on internships and on the job.
A titan of tech
New York City's reputation as a high-tech hub continues to grow. Stevens' location puts the most exciting career opportunities within easy reach.
Projects that matter
At Stevens, projects go beyond the classroom as students create tech-driven solutions for organizations that create tangible impact.
Putting lessons to the test
Frequent project work and presentations ensure students are comfortable communicating data-supported strategies to large audiences.
The bucks start here
Bringing technology to life
“Most schools give you the basic tradition of business, but Stevens integrates technology in a better and more efficient way. And having that technology background really helps you stand out.”
Ryan Giordano, Class of 2017; intern, Prudential
Solving problems by tapping technology
“We don’t learn computer science, but we do learn how to bring technology to the business side of a company. So we know how to solve problems by involving technology in the solution."