20+ years Accredited
The first state university in Pennsylvania to earn and maintain AACSB International accreditation
16:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
93%
College of Business students find a job within 6 months of graduation
Shippensburg University finance graduates (BSBA) obtain responsible positions in major corporations, profit and non-profit, and positions in a variety of major and regional banks and other financial institutions.
As a discipline, finance can be classified into six areas:
- Corporate financial management
- Investments
- Financial institutions and markets
- Banking and insurance
- Personal financial planning
- Real estate investment and valuation
This program focuses on the application of finance concepts. Required courses in applied analysis give you a real-world feeling for finance.
In addition to two applied courses in market, company and security analysis, you can apply for admission to the Investment Management Program class. In this class, you can utilize your accumulated knowledge and skills in the management of a real investment portfolio.
The John L. Grove College of Business is internationally accredited by the most prestigious business-accrediting agency, AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Shippensburg University offers small class sizes and plenty of opportunities for one-on-one contact with faculty members. Our faculty has a diverse range of professional backgrounds, including government financial management, personal finance, portfolio analysis and more.
There are a number of clubs you can participate in to learn more about your area of study outside the classroom. Student professional organizations will provide you with a variety of opportunities to develop professional contacts, enhance your course of study with hands-on application and build lasting friendships within the business community. Shippensburg University’s chapter of the Finance Management Association is specifically designed for finance majors, but all College of Business students are welcome to join. The organization is dedicated to educating students on possible career opportunities in the finance industry by:
- Providing speakers from various types of financial institutions Attending career expos
- Providing internship information/networking opportunities
- Assisting in the organization of the annual College of Business Etiquette Dinner
- Fundraising/planning educational trips
The Brad E. Hollinger Stock Trading Room on campus also provides you with great experience and a distinct advantage in the job market because you are able to use Bloomberg Terminal, a Wall Street trading platform used by investment bankers and equity traders.
Course work for Finance, B.S.B.A.
All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate. This degree includes 12-15 credits in free electives. For course descriptions, please visit the undergraduate catalog.
- General Education: 46 credits
- Business Core: 38-41 credits
- Major Requirements: 21 credits
- Free Electives: 12-15 credits
- Total Credits to Graduate: 120 credits
Course work for Personal Financial Planning Concentration
Personal financial planning is the process of managing financial resources to achieve individual goals. It is a six-step process-determine current financial conditions, develop financial goals, identify alternative courses of action, evaluate alternatives, create and implement a financial plan, and evaluate and revise the plan. The basic elements of personal financial plan include cash flow/budgeting analysis, insurance needs, employee benefits, education funding requirements, investment decision, analysis of debt, portfolio analysis, retirement planning, forecasting retirement benefits and costs, income tax planning, and estate planning. For course descriptions, please visit the undergraduate catalog.
All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
- General Education: 46 credits
- Business Core: 38-41 credits
- Major Requirements: 21 credits
- Free Electives: 12-15 credits
- Total Credits to Graduate: 120 credits