Bachelor of Science in Finance
Jersey City, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The Bachelor of Science in Finance program helps students to develop an understanding of the role of financial institutions, gain knowledge of how assets and liabilities are managed, and learn the strategies for financial planning and risk management in domestic and international markets.
A degree in finance prepares graduates for careers in commercial banking, corporate treasury, insurance, investment banking, and real estate. Students also acquire the business skills necessary to launch and grow their own businesses.
A Bachelor of Science in Finance degree prepares students for graduate studies in all areas of business.
Incoming students may transfer up to 50% of the School of Business courses required in the major, pending department evaluation for transfer equivalency. Once matriculated at NJCU, transfer students must complete at least 30 credits at NJCU to satisfy the university’s residency requirement. Students must also maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better in courses taken in the School of Business. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in each School of Business course (ACCT, BUSI, ECON, FINC, MGMT, MKTG) used in fulfillment of a graduation requirement.
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Live Where You Learn!
The university experience goes way beyond the classroom. Here are a few reasons to consider living on campus:
Convenience
You’re at the heart of everything. You’re never more than a few minutes away from classes. Activities. Dining. Athletic and fitness facilities. Common areas. And everything else NJCU has to offer.
More Flexibility
It’s so much easier to schedule the classes you want without having to worry about transit schedules and commuting hours. Use the newfound time for activities. Extra sturdy. Maybe even a few extra winks of sleep!
Sense of Community
Being a resident provides added opportunity to be involved in NJCU’s uniquely diverse social and educational community. You’ll build lifetime friendships, and you’ll grow both personally and socially.
Better Grades
Statistics show that resident students get better grades, are almost twice as likely to make the Dean’s List, and are more likely to graduate on time. And on-time graduation means less college debt!
Affordable
When you add up the cost of off-campus housing (rent, utilities, food, commuting), you might be surprised that an NJCU residence and meal plan might be the way to go. Housing grants are available for qualified students.
24-Hour Security and More
All residence halls offer 24-hour security, laundry rooms, kitchen facilities, study lounges, computer labs, and a variety of educational, community service, and recreational programs.
Requirements
Common Core Requirements (33 credits)
| Business Enterprise Applications | 3 |
|---|---|
| Operations and Project Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| Business Statistics | 3 |
| Principles of Management | 3 |
| Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Global Business | 3 |
| Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Management Accounting | 3 |
| Business Law I: Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| Managerial Finance | 3 |
| Business Policy | 3 |
Major Requirements (18 credits)
| Investment Principles for Financial Planning | 3 |
|---|---|
| Money & Banking | 3 |
| International Finance | 3 |
| Portfolio Analysis | 3 |
| Capital Markets & Financial Institutions | 3 |
| Seminar: Issues in Corporate Finance | 3 |
Finance Major Electives (6 credits): Any two courses from the following list:
| Real Estate Principles I | 3 |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| Tax Planning | 3 |
| Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| Essentials of Professional Financial Planning | 3 |
| Foreign Trade | 3 |
| Programming Basics for Business Analytics and Data Science | 3 |
| Principles of Estate & Insurance Planning | 3 |
| Financial Planning for Retirement, Benefits, & Education | 3 |
| Risk Management and Insurance | 3 |
| Financial Modeling | 3 |
| Quick Books | 3 |
| Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| Econometrics | 3 |
| Human Resource Management | 3 |
| Business Information Systems | 3 |
| Consumer Behavior | 3 |
General Education Courses Required
| Pre-Calculus for Business Students | 4 |
|---|---|
| or Analytics For Business and Economics | |
| Principles of Economics: Macro | 3 |
| Principles of Economics: Micro | 3 |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Finance, students will be able to:
- Identify ethical issues and understand the implications of social responsibility for sustainable business practices.
- Evaluate the information and apply critical thinking skills to identify solutions and inform business decisions.
- Utilize technology, apply quantitative methods and interpret data to solve business problems.
- Integrate knowledge of core business concepts and collaborate productively as part of a team.
- Work effectively in a diverse environment and understand how global and cultural issues affect the organization and its stakeholders.
- Compose clear and concise forms of written communication to effectively convey ideas and information associated with business topics.
- Communicate business concepts effectively through oral presentation.
- Apply financial concepts and tools to analyze problems and inform business decisions in a global economy.
