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.

Fast Track Option

The Department of Finance offers a Fast Track Option in its program plan of study. This option provides the student the opportunity to complete the required courses in Finance at a faster pace and enroll in higher level finance courses sooner, which may result in students being better prepared for careers in commercial banking/credit risk analysis, investment/wealth management and corporate treasury management. Students with acceptable scores in AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Economics and SAT(Math) scores above 600 are strongly encouraged to apply for this track.

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

Please Note:

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 Core Curriculum is available within each course and online.

Required Courses

ACC 110 - Computer Applications in Business I 1 Credit
AND
ACC 111 - Computer Applications in Business II 1 Credit
OR
ACC 113 - Data Applications in Business 2 Credits
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 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 *
FIN 217 - Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions I 3 Credits OR
MTH 217 - Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits
MKT 205 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
PHL 202 - General Ethics , PHL 306 - Business Ethics , OR any PHL Ethics course

*Minimum requirement for Finance majors; MTH 108 or higher required for Finance majors.

Note: MTH 217- Introduction to Statistics or higher-level MTH Statistics can be substituted for FIN 217 for all Majors.

Effective with the Class of 2022:

Math requirements must be met by all business majors:

Students will be required to complete the ALEKS mathematics assessment** at an 80 percent proficiency by the first day of classes: and
Successful completion of MTH 108; OR MTH 109, MTH 131, or MTH 132

**All PCSB students are required to demonstrate proficiency in finite mathematics. As a result, all new and incoming Finance students must successfully complete MTH 108 (or higher) and ALEKS. ALEKS is an on-line math learning and assessment tool which is used to measure math proficiency and help bring students up to the expected levels on finite math topics.

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