Finance
Stetson University's BBA in Finance is 32 units and prepares you for careers in corporate finance, investments and financial planning through hands-on learning and three specialized concentrations. Gain practical experience through internships with leading financial organizations and choose from Corporate Finance, Investments or Certified Financial Planning, including coursework that prepares you to sit for the CFP® certification exam.
Why Finance at Stetson University?
Stetson's Finance program emphasizes experiential learning through opportunities that mirror the financial industry. Students in the Roland George Investments Program manage a real investment portfolio worth more than $6 million using Bloomberg terminals in a professional trading room, gaining hands-on portfolio management experience that distinguishes them in the job market.
Three specialized concentrations allow you to tailor your degree to your career goals. The Investments concentration prepares students for the Roland George Investments Program, the Corporate Finance concentration develops expertise for financial leadership roles, and the Certified Financial Planning concentration fulfills the education requirements to sit for the CFP® certification exam. Combined with internships, you'll graduate with practical experience and industry connections.
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— Alonso Tang ’24
Career Outcomes
Our program equips you with the skills needed for advanced degrees and professional certifications, such as the Series 7 and 63 licenses, Chartered Financial Analyst, and Certified Financial Planner™. Roland George Investments Program participants achieve a 100% success rate and regularly receive multiple job offers. Graduates from our program have launched successful careers in brokerage, financial services, and asset management at leading firms, including Charles Schwab, Goldman Sachs, Morningstar, Merrill Lynch, and Lockheed Martin.
Meet the Faculty
As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.
- Giovanni Fernandez, PhD, Florida International University
- Matthew Hurst, PhD, University of Central Florida
- Matthew Imes, PhD, Temple University
- Jessica West, PhD, Florida State University
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
At Stetson, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll have opportunities to build real-world experience through internships, research, community engagement and other experiential learning opportunities.
HATTER READYFrequently Asked Questions
This program requires the completion of 32 units (128 credit hours), including major requirements and university graduation requirements. For the most current curriculum and degree requirements, please consult the academic catalog.
Corporate Finance, Investments, and Certified Financial Planning (CFP).
A student-managed investment fund with a real $6M+ portfolio and a Bloomberg terminal trading room.
Yes. Completing the CFP concentration makes you eligible to sit for the internationally recognized CFP certification exam.
Stetson offers merit scholarships, need-based grants, federal and state aid, work-study, and program-specific awards. More than 98% of Stetson students receive some form of financial aid.
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