Finance

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.

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I

The B.S. degree in finance has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree programs incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the program. It positions our students well to sit for the CFA Level I examination. The Chartered Financial Analyst designation (earned after successful completion of CFA Levels I, II and III exams) has become the most respected and recognized investment credential in the world.

Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)

The CTP is the flagship for students desiring to pursue careers in Treasury Management. The finance department is a member and a participant in the Association of Finance Professionals (AFP) Corporate Treasury Management (CTM) Program. The CTP is the Global Standard of Excellence in Treasury Management. As a participant, the finance department has been granted access to the resources that will assist instructors in the delivery of the course and in preparing finance majors to sit for the CTP examination. 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.

CFA & CTP Tracks

Rather than enrolling in free electives towards the minimum credit requirement for graduation, students in CFA and CTP Tracks are advised to enroll in:

ACC 310 - Intermediate Accounting I

ACC 311 - Intermediate Accounting II

FIN 420 - Corporate Treasury Management

FIN 440 - Options and Futures

and

FIN 445 - Portfolio Management

Students may also enroll in the two-semester courses of

FIN 495 - Student Managed Investment Fund I

FIN 496 - Student Managed Investment Fund II

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.

ACC 110 - Computer Applications in Business I 1 Credit
ACC 111 - Computer Applications in Business II 1 Credit
ACC 203 - Financial Accounting 3 Credits
ACC 204 - Managerial Accounting 3 Credits
ECN 101 - Principles of Economics: Micro 3 Credits
ECN 102 - Principles of Economics: Macro 3 Credits
FIN 207 - Managerial Finance I 3 Credits
FIN 210 - Introduction to the Finance Profession 1 Credit
FIN 218 - Financial Markets and Institutions 3 Credits
FIN 308 - Managerial Finance II 3 Credits
FIN 317 - Investments 3 Credits
FIN 419 - International Finance 3 Credits
FIN 480 - Seminar in Finance 3 Credits
(1) Finance Elective:
- FIN 420 - Corporate Treasury Management
- FIN 440 - Options and Futures
- FIN 445 - Portfolio Management FIN 445 - Portfolio Management
- FIN 495 - Student Managed Investment Fund I
- Or any other 400-level Finance course, except FIN 450 - Finance Internship or FIN 490 - Independent Study in Finance
FIN 310 - Operations Management 4 Credits
MGT 301 - Organizational Behavior 3 Credits
MGT 330 - Legal Environment for Business I 3 Credits
MTH 108 - Mathematics for Business Analysis II 3 Credits
MTH 109 - Calculus I
&
MTH 110 - Calculus II
is recommended in lieu of MTH 108 for students with suitable math aptitude.
MTH 217 - Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits
OR
FIN 217 - Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions I 3 Credits
MKT 205 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
PHL 306 - Business Ethics 3 Credits
OR
PHL 202 - General Ethics 3 Credits

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