Department of Economics, Finance and International Business

The finance major at Fairleigh Dickinson provides students with an understanding of financial analysis, financial management, and financial systems. This program is offered through Fairleigh Dickinson’s Silberman College of Business at both the College at Florham and Metropolitan Campus locations. The College holds prestigious accreditation by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business – which recognizes the quality of its faculty, academic programs and resources. Less than a third of all U.S. business schools hold AACSB recognition, adding value to your undergraduate business degree from Fairleigh Dickinson.

Finance Major BS Requirements - Credits 15

6th Semester

• FIN4341   Financial Markets and Institutions

7th Semester

• FIN4343   Securities and Investments or 
  Finance Electives (These electives may be fulfilled with appropriate finance, economics or accounting courses taken with advisement.)
  

8th Semester

• FIN4405   Analytical Methods in Finance
• Finance Electives (These electives may be fulfilled with appropriate finance, economics or accounting courses taken with advisement.)

Career Opportunities in Finance

Whether student interests lie in the area of securities, banking, or insurance industries or that of a financial professional, the job opportunities in the field of finance have never been more promising.

Graduates of the finance program receive an educational foundation for a variety of positions, including treasurer, controller, stock broker, commodities trader, cash manager, pension fund manager, insurance adjuster and other positions in investment and banking. Opportunities also exist for advancement to middle and senior management positions in the public, private and government sectors. Other jobs for finance majors include credit manager, sales, trust administer, financial planning and management, real estate, corporate financial management, risk management and insurance, marketing and securities.