Program Overview
Credits: 127 credits
Our undergraduate Finance program is meticulously designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the financial principles essential for success in the global economy. We blend theory with hands-on application, allowing you to delve deeply into financial markets, investment strategies, corporate finance, and analysis.
Be assured that our faculty consists of seasoned professionals and scholars with extensive industry experience and academic expertise. You’ll receive personalized instruction with small class sizes and meaningful engagement with faculty. In addition, you’ll have the advantage of on-campus labs to provide you with essential financial data resources.
Experiential Learning
Our Student Management Investment Fund offers you hands-on learning opportunities to oversee an investment portfolio, enhancing your understanding of diverse portfolio objectives, policies, and strategies.
Internship Opportunities
Our Finance students receive internships with prestigious companies, including Merrill, Citigroup, M&T Bank, Alliance Advisory Group, Deloitte, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
CFA Institute-Affiliated University
We offer extensive resources to help you prepare for the CFA exam. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the CFA Research Challenge.
My experience studying abroad in London was life changing. This trip not only expanded my knowledge of financial markets and history, it also afforded me the opportunity to understand a new culture.Elijah Sutton, ‘24
Discovery Awaits
What You’ll Study at Niagara University
Our Finance program equips you with a comprehensive understanding of financial theory, emphasizing core concepts such as risk management, financial modeling, valuation techniques, and strategic financial decision-making. Through immersive learning experiences, including case studies, simulations, and real-world projects, students gain practical skills essential for professional application.
Our curriculum remains dynamic, continuously updated to align with current industry trends and practices. Once you graduate, you’ll be well-prepared for diverse finance careers, including investment banking, financial analysis, corporate finance, asset management, and financial consulting.
Find Your Best Self
Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Development
Comprehensive understanding of financial theory
Analytical prowess
Financial expertise
Professional confidence
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Pursuing a minor can enhance your academic experience and broaden your expertise beyond your major field of study. The minor coursework is designed to provide foundational knowledge and specialized skills to diversity your academic credentials and future opportunities. Explore coursework for a minor in this program!
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Academic, Experiential, and Career Pathways
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Opportunities
Study Abroad opportunities
NU Finance Club
Merrill
Citigroup
M&T Bank
Alliance Advisory Group
Deloitte
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Careers
Median salary for Financial Analysts $99,890 per year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Accreditations
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NU offers rolling admissions, which means that you can apply at any time for the upcoming semester. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and students are typically notified of an admission decision in 3-4 weeks. What’s stopping you?
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Dr. Hoontaek Seo
Associate Professor of Finance
Chair of the Economics and Finance Department
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Finance Faculty
Dr. Hoontaek Seo
Associate Professor of Finance
Chair of the Economics and Finance Department