New York, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 48,152 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* additional fees may apply
Key Summary
Introduction
Finance Capital of the World
Your Lubin BBA in Finance is the perfect way to launch your career in one of the most profitable sectors of the economy. You'll earn a respected BBA and be prepared to succeed across a broad spectrum of business and industry—and you'll do it in the heart of New York City's financial district.
Shape Financial Futures
- Explore finance on a global scale
- Connect with executives at major financial institutions
- Apply theory to practice in real business settings
Add Opportunities and Experiences
From the core theoretical financial principles to an abundance of opportunities to apply what you know in meaningful, real-world business settings, the BBA in Finance is proven and respected. Whether you want to join a corporation, government agency, financial institution, insurance company, or nonprofit organization, you'll have both the conceptual background and the tools that will lead to the success of your organization and your own career.
By enrolling in this program you can take advantage of a wide array of relevant opportunities, including the Student Managed Investment Portfolio (SMIP), a University-sponsored portfolio worth about $400,000. The students who manage the SMIP engage in direct contact with leading financial analysts and hedge fund managers, conduct research on individual companies, use Bloomberg terminals and stock analysis packages, and create proposals to recommend purchases and sales. The class then votes to approve or reject each recommendation. The SMIP regularly outperforms its benchmarks of the S&P, Dow, and NASDAQ indices.
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Curriculum
The objective of the BBA Finance major is to provide students with the conceptual background and analytical tools necessary for sound financial decision-making in a global economy. Finance graduates are prepared for financial positions in corporations, financial institutions, government, and nonprofit organizations.
Curriculum
University Core Requirements (53)
The University's core requirements Include several of the major-required courses listed below:
- Foundation Requirements
- MAT 104 Finite Mathematics
- CIS 101 Introduction to Computing
or TS 105 Computers for Human Empowerment- MAT 104 Finite Mathematics
- CIS 101 Introduction to Computing
or TS 105 Computers for Human Empowerment
- Lubin Foundation Requirement in Quantitative Reasoning1
- ECO 105 Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics
- ECO 106 Principles of Economics: Microeconomics
- MAT 111 Elementary Calculus I
- MAT 117 Elementary Statistics2
- ECO 105 Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics
- ECO 106 Principles of Economics: Microeconomics
- MAT 111 Elementary Calculus I
- MAT 117 Elementary Statistics2
1These four courses are applied to the University Core Areas of Knowledge (AOK) requirement as an In-depth Sequence in Quantitative Reasoning. Therefore, Lubin majors are required to complete only one course from each of the four Areas of Knowledge. See Lubin Foundation Requirement in Quantitative Reasoning for more details.
2MAT 117 Elementary Statistics satisfies one course in AOK- HSN (AOK5)
Major Requirements (56)
- Business Core1
- BUS 101 Contemporary Business Practice
- ACC 203 Financial Accounting
- ACC 204 Managerial Accounting
- FIN 260 Financial Management
- LAW 150 Business Law I
- MAR 201 Principles of Marketing
- MGT 150 Managerial and Organizational Concepts
- MGT 226 Business Analytics
- MGT 490 Business Strategy
- BUS 101 Contemporary Business Practice
- ACC 203 Financial Accounting
- ACC 204 Managerial Accounting
- FIN 260 Financial Management
- LAW 150 Business Law I
- MAR 201 Principles of Marketing
- MGT 150 Managerial and Organizational Concepts
- MGT 226 Business Analytics
- MGT 490 Business Strategy
- Major Requirements
- FIN 260 Financial Management2
- FIN 320 Corporate Finance
- FIN 325 Data Analysis in Finance
- FIN 351 Principles of Investment
- FIN 356 Options, Futures and Swaps
- FIN 358 International Finance
- Finance Electives
- FIN 260 Financial Management2
- FIN 320 Corporate Finance
- FIN 325 Data Analysis in Finance
- FIN 351 Principles of Investment
- FIN 356 Options, Futures and Swaps
- FIN 358 International Finance
- Finance Electives
- Auxiliary Courses
- CIS 122L Advanced Spreadsheet Skills - Test Prep
- CIS 122L Advanced Spreadsheet Skills - Test Prep
1See Business Core Requirements for more details.
2Applied toward the Business Core.
Open Electives (19)
Select 19 credits
Rankings
Top 9%
PayScale ranks Pace University in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on investment.
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Pace's comprehensive student financial assistance program includes scholarships, graduate assistantships, student loans (federal and alternative plans), and tuition payment plans. Pace participates in all major federal and state financial aid programs such as Direct Loans, New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Perkins Loan, and Federal Work-Study. All students are encouraged to apply for these programs by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be obtained from any of the University's Financial Aid Offices.
Remember time is always of the essence when it comes to scholarships, so don't wait to apply!
Scholarships for Lubin students
- Ernst & Young Fund for Excellence in Accounting Education
- KPMG Fund for Excellence in Accounting
- Field Study and Study Abroad Scholarships
- Federal Cyber Service Scholarships
- Janetscheck Professional Growth Scholarship
- Graduation Awards for Lubin Undergraduate Students
- Graduation Awards for Lubin Graduate Students
- Graduate Assistantships
Pace Scholarships and Resources
- Institutional Scholarships and Grants
- Transfer Student Scholarships
- Endowed Scholarships
- Undergraduate Merit Scholarship Estimator
- Awards and Fellowships
- Pivot Funding Opportunities Database
- Pace Financial Aid Office
Career Opportunities
Career options
- Bond broker
- Corporate finance
- Financial analyst
- Investment banker/broker
- Long-range planner
- Portfolio manager
- Retail financial services
- Venture capitalist
Where graduates are employed
- Alliance Bernstein
- American Express
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Bloomberg LLP
- Citigroup Global Markets
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York
- Goldman Sachs & Co.
- HSBC
- JPMorgan Chase
- KPMG
- Moody's Investors Service
- Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
| $206,990 average salary for financial managers in New York (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) | 94% of Lubin's class of 2021 bachelor's graduates are employed or continuing their education or service. (Source: Pace University Career Services) |
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