Finance Major

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance

In the Mucci Capital Markets Lab, you can help manage over $600,000 in equity, fixed income and alternative investment funds and even earn Bloomberg certification!

As a finance major at Merrimack, you’ll learn the analytical skills needed to project earnings, conduct valuations, manage portfolios and begin a career with starting salaries around $75,000!

Finance Degree at a Glance

Program Type

Major

Mode of Study

On Campus

Co-op/ Internship

Guaranteed

Est. Time

4 Years

Start Terms

Fall, Spring

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The Finance Major

By majoring in finance, you’ll build a portfolio of specialized courses to match your career aspirations whether they are in corporate finance, investment banking or personal wealth management.

What You'll Study

Corporate Finance

Managerial Finance

Portfolio Analysis

Investments

Skills You'll Learn

Financial Planning

Marketing Principles

Funding Start Ups

International Finances

Finance Courses You'll Take

Investments

fin 3325

This course introduces portfolio theory and examines risk-return tradeoffs and portfolio diversification. Topics include investment environment, financial systems, institutions, and markets, how securities are traded, security analysis, and equity, fixed income, and derivative valuation.

Corporate finance

fin 3315

This course provides an introduction to the principles of finance management. Topics include risk and return, capital budgeting, financial statement analysis, working capital management, financial forecasting, resource planning and analysis, valuation and net present value concepts.

Portfolio Analysis

FIN 4433

An advanced investments course that assumes proficiency with the principles of portfolio management, market efficiency, and asset pricing. The course covers asset classes, equity, fixed income, derivatives, and financial markets. The method of delivery focuses on case studies and financial modeling practice.

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Finance Major Requirements

General Education Requirements

In addition to the major requirements below, you will also need to complete Merrimack’s general education requirements.

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Sample Four-Year Schedule - Curriculum Guide

Wondering when you’ll take certain courses? Use the Curriculum Guide—a sample four-year schedule—to get a sense of what your path to graduation looks like.

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Finance Students In the Classroom & Beyond

When it comes to career readiness, we believe getting outside of the classroom is key. At Merrimack, you’ll complement your coursework with experiences like guaranteed internships, co-ops, service learning or faculty-led research projects.

"Through my internship, I was part of the Municipal Bond investment team focusing more on portfolio analytics. I was able to learn about the investment process involving portfolio managers, traders and analysts. Now, I work as an Investment Development Program Associate at Columbia Threadneedle Investments. I rotate around investment areas and work directly with analysts and portfolio managers on different teams. When new issues come to market I will pull and reconcile industry data and key performance indicators at both the company and industry level."

Ryan Zollo '23Internship: Fixed Income Tax Exempt Intern, Columbia Threadneedle Investments

"Getting my degree in finance allowed me to gain transferable skills and knowledge that can be applied to any career I may decide to pursue. With having a Liberal Arts core type of education and the flexibility to choose from a variety of courses, I was able to gain knowledge in so many different areas besides business that truly elevated my experience. My professors were able to challenge me academically through coursework while also allowing me to work in groups to enhance my ability to work in teams, relating to a real professional setting"

Serena Cook '23

Career Outlook: Where Can a Finance Degree Take You?

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Career Outcomes Rate

97% of Girard’s undergraduate class of 2024 were employed full time, part time, participating in a service program, U.S. Armed Forces or enrolled in a program of continuing education at graduation.

Graduate School

Merrimack College offers a Masters in Finance and an MBA for those looking to gain even more specialized knowledge and advance their professional careers. Other programs our Bachelor’s graduates have attended include Merrimack, Pace University, Michigan State University, Yale and Northeastern University

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Experiential Learning

90% of the class of 2024 participated in at least one experiential learning opportunity while enrolled as an undergraduate student.

Jobs with a Finance Degree

A degree in finance will prepare you for a specialized job in the financial industry and organizations such as mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity, commercial and investment banks, and insurance companies. Career options are included but not limited to: