AACSB Accredited

Finance

AACSB Accredited

Ancell School of Business

Fast track to your finance career

Learn to analyze and resolve business challenges with sound financial practices

The finance field focuses on in-depth studies of money and banking, financial institutions and markets, financial assets valuation, investments and portfolio management, risk and return analysis, use of derivatives to hedge against risk and proper strategies to keep a business financially healthy.

At WCSU’s Ancell School of Business, our finance program students learn analytical money management decision-making in order to make sound financial practices. 

Today, many WCSU finance grads from the Ancell School of Business are already in the workforce using practical skills to analyze and resolve financial issues. They work with proven methodologies and contribute to resolving challenges of business, industry and nonprofit organizations.

WCSU Finance

Healthy corporate growth requires successful finance strategies.

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions ➔

email: admissions@wcsu.edu
phone: (203) 837-9000

Degree Programs

B.B.A. in Finance
(Financial Investments and Markets Option)
Graduates of this program can pursue careers as investment analysts, securities traders, investment bankers and in a host of careers that require analytical ability and the commitment to solving unique and challenging financial problems.

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B.B.A. in Finance
(Financial Investments & Markets Option)

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ➔

B.B.A. in Finance
(Financial Management Option)
This option is designed for future bankers, financial analysts, financial planners and a number of related careers that require the ability to synthesize a broad range of financial, accounting and economic variables to make sound financial decisions.

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B.B.A. in Finance
(Financial Management Option)

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ➔

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Minor in
Finance Investments

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ➜

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Minor in
Finance Management

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ➜

WCSU’s Finance Department prepares our students with skills in financial planning, financial analysis and control, and managing complex, changing forms of financial risk.

The finance department is dedicated to the principles of quality teaching and the practice of professional excellence. Consistent with the school and University mission, the department is committed to providing finance students with the theoretical background, critical thinking and practical skills necessary for pursuing a career in financial investments and markets, financial management or international finance.

The finance department is also committed to providing all business students with the statistical knowledge and computer expertise necessary to make data-based decisions across all functional areas of business. The finance program emphasizes the development of the analytical, quantitative, statistical and communication methodologies necessary for success in the financial industry.

WCSU’s Finance Department graduates are able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of portfolio management, security valuations, financial statement analysis, and risk-return analysis
  • Demonstrate knowledge of financial planning, long & short term financing, and the functions of financial management
  • Apply basic analytical and quantitative techniques to solve complex problems and make sound financial decisions. Utilize computer based analytic methods
  • Demonstrate knowledge of domestic and international markets & institutions
  • Effectively communicate financial problems and solutions orally and in writing