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Finance Degree

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Gain the expertise to work at any of the nation’s top financial institutions with a finance degree from Kutztown University, a CFA affiliated program.

This Bachelor of Science in Business Administration teaches you how to help businesses make and spend their money wisely. These are the financial skills companies are looking for when you graduate.

So, are you ready to work for financial leaders like Vanguard, Morgan Stanley or Goldman Sachs?

Why Choose Kutztown to Become a Finance Major

Our BSBA in finance degree offers a strong foundation in real-life business practices. The finance major provides you with financial principles, investment strategies and the analytical tools needed to make important decisions about managing money.

But that’s not all.

Kutztown University goes above and beyond to give you the best college experience, one that is worth paying for.

Top 5 Reasons Students Choose KU:

  1. Affordability = less loans to pay off
  2. Caring professors = professional guidance
  3. Internship opportunities = career readiness
  4. Beautiful campus = better college experience
  5. Campus diversity = more comfortability

Finance Students Attend 2022 Community Bank Case Study Competition

Photo of finance students with executives from New Tripoli Bank.

Pictured above from left to right are: Dave Hunsicker (chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president of New Tripoli Bank), Brittany Arentz, Margaret Gehman, Meg Davis, Cameron Baumgardner, Trevor Spaide, and John Hayes (executive vice president and chief lending officer of New Tripoli Bank).

A team of finance students from the College of Business met with executives from New Tripoli Bank to interview them for the 2022 Community Bank Case Study Competition.

The KU team was advised by Dr. John Walker, professor of finance, who stated, "KU has had terrific success in the Bank Competition in the past, and I expect this year's team will also do well."

During the visit with bank executives, students discussed many topics, including recent developments in the banking industry and the outlook for small community banks over the next ten years.

Finance Major Highlights

So, you want to know what skills you’ll gain as a finance major at Kutztown University? Our coursework covers it all, from financial management and economics to financial forecasting and global markets.

We’re here to maximize your potential by teaching you how to do the following:

  • Learn the most important financial principles, such as capital budgeting and structure.
  • Evaluate stocks, bonds and portfolio management.
  • Become fluent in reading financial statements, income statements, balance sheets and cash flow analysis.
  • Understand micro- and macroeconomics and the impact of economic policies on financial performance.
  • Identify, measure and manage financial risks, including credit risks, market risks and operational risks
  • Use statistical tools and programming languages like Excel, R and Python
  • Understand legal and ethical responsibilities in financial management
  • Learn about global economic trends, including exchange rates, foreign investment and international trade
Quotation Mark

Finance students have the chance to join the A.I.M. Program, an Applied Investment Program founded by Dr. Jonathan Kramer. The program provides hands-on experience managing real money. Since its inception, A.I.M. has empowered many students to achieve their career goals, securing positions at top firms and fostering a strong network of successful alumni. A unique opportunity to gain real-world experience and connect with influential professionals in finance.

Qian Sun, Professor, Business Administration

Student Learning Outcomes

Career Outcomes

Top Internship Locations for KU Students

Vanguard

SEI

Air Products

PPL Electric

Wells Fargo

Mass Mutual

Top Job Placements for KU Students

Vanguard

SEI

Bank of America

JP Morgan Chase

Morgan Stanley

Goldman Sachs

Target

ADP

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