Finance
Bachelor of Science
Gain a foundation in the mechanics of corporate finance, financial markets, investments, and portfolio theory.
Interdisciplinary coursework in economics, accounting, statistics, and business leadership enables you to understand how finance interacts with other fields, fostering a holistic view of the business world. Learn to assess complex financial situations, analyze data, and make informed decisions — skills that are transferable to many aspects of life, enabling you to more broadly approach problems and challenges.
Highlights
Get real-world experience managing the $200,000 Golden Flyer Investment Fund
Participate in paid and credit-bearing internship experiences
Use financial industry data platforms in Nazareth's state-of-the-art finance lab
Enrich your experience through Nazareth's 70+ study abroad options
Career Paths
- Financial analyst
- Financial adviser
- Financial planner
- Financial manager
- Loan officer
Internships and Employers
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
- Lockheed Martin
- Manning & Napier
- LVW Advisors
- BMO Financial Group
- Principal Financial
- B&P — Harris Corporation
- Capstone Real Estate Development
- ESL Federal Credit Union
- Nazareth Controller's Office
- CSC Generation
- Pyramid Brokerage Company
Preparing Changemakers
Interdisciplinary coursework in economics, accounting, statistics, and business leadership enables you to understand how finance interacts with other fields, fostering a holistic view of the business world. You'll learn to assess complex financial situations, analyze data, and make informed decisions — skills that are transferable to many aspects of life, enabling you to more broadly approach problems and challenges.
16%
Financial manager jobs are projected to grow 16 percent from 2022 to 2032, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
99%
of new Nazareth grads are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation
$4,000
Our SPARK Grant provides up to $4,000 for you to pursue internships, research, and study abroad. SPARK details »
Finance + Accounting
Choose either a traditional 120-credit degree or the 150-credit double major with accounting.
- The 150-credit option, which can be completed in four years, adds coursework that New York state has pre-approved as meeting its 150-hour education requirement for CPA licensure.
- Nazareth University has not determined whether completion of the bachelor's degree in accounting & finance (150 credit hours) meets educational requirements to apply for certification in other states.
Program Director
Alumni Spotlight
Zachary Mullally '21
Portfolio management associate, Cobblestone Capital Advisors
"The dedication from the professors was unmatched. The financial planning program specifically incorporated invaluable knowledge and experience from practicing professionals. Seeing how the textbook material applied to actual clients/scenarios in the real world allowed me to better conceptualize topics and understand their true value outside of the classroom. The investments and estate planning courses were some of the most beneficial to what I do today. The professors set the bar high and provided us with numerous opportunities to apply our knowledge as we progressed through each lesson. They made it clear that they were dedicated to seeing their students succeed. As a result, I was able to pass my CFP® and Series 65 exams, which are integral to my role in wealth management."