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2012-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Finance
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Bachelor of Science
The Department of Finance offers a program of study leading to the degree of bachelor of science. In addition, the department offers a minor in finance.
Both programs are designed to expose students to the traditional areas of study within the discipline of finance: corporate finance, investments, and financial institutions.
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I and Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) Options
The Finance Department offers stipulating course options, augmented by co-curricular activities, which will prepare selected undergraduate students to sit for the Level I Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam and/or the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) in the spring of their senior year. The CFA is the official designation for investment professionals, while the CTP is the flagship for students desiring to pursue careers Treasury Management. The programs are called the PCSB Investment Management Track (PC-IMT) and Treasury Management Track respectively. Offering these options at the undergraduate level will provide Providence College students with a clear competitive advantage, increasing their value to a wide range of employers, including those involved with securities analysis, investment banking, treasury management, asset-liability management and financial planning. Rather than enrolling in free electives towards the minimum credit requirement for graduation, students in CFA and CTP Tracks are advised to enroll in , , , , and . Students may also enroll in the two-semester courses of and .
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Required Courses
Academic programs vary in their requirements. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the Academic Guidebook to review the Academic Planning Form pertinent to their program of study. In addition, students should review course descriptions regarding any prerequisites for required courses. Graduation requirements include a minimum of 120 credit hours, although some academic programs may require additional credits. Please refer to the Academic Resources section of the catalog for more information. Information regarding the new Core Curriculum, which takes effect with the Class of 2016, is available at http://www.providence.edu/academic-affairs/core-curriculum.
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